Traffic Planning Technician — Data-Driven Traffic Studies

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Birmingham is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Traffic Planning Technician. This role performs work that involves planning and conducting various types of traffic studies in accordance with MUTCD guidelines.

Through these traffic studies, Traffic Planning Technicians gather traffic data and information through various means (e.g., verbal interviews, monitoring the traffic management center computers and cameras) in order to compile data and complete traffic studies, analyze

Qualifications

• Driver's license.
• Experience applying MUTCD standards to design and/or construction projects while following applicable local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Experience drawing and reading technical drawings and descriptions such as maps, plans, specification sheets, field reviews to determine information.
• Experience using spreadsheets, databases, and processing computer software (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to maintain documentation, create reports and maps.

Responsibilities

• Inspects the condition of roadways and traffic control devices to ensure safe operation and compliance with MUTCD regulations.
• Communicates with coworkers, external agencies, private contractors, and the public to identify and solve traffic-related problems.
• Creates and maintains records, databases, and files to ensure data is accurate and retrievable.
• Provides support to Traffic Analysts and Engineers during traffic studies by assisting with equipment setup and data collection.

Skills

Driver's license

MUTCD experience

Reading drawings

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The City of Birmingham is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Traffic Planning Technician. This role performs work that involves planning and conducting various types of traffic studies in accordance with MUTCD guidelines.

Through these traffic studies, Traffic Planning Technicians gather traffic data and information through various means (e.g., verbal interviews, monitoring the traffic management center computers and cameras) in order to compile data and complete traffic studies, analyze