TRAFFIC RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IV

State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Wellness program

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire invites applications for a Traffic Research Technician IV in Concord. This full-time position performs skilled engineering duties including data collection from traffic monitoring and the preparation of maps, graphics, and reports for projects or training.

Candidates need an Associate’s degree in engineering or related field and five years of experience; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a recognized college or technical institute with a major study in engineering or related field; substitution rules apply.
• Five years of experience as an Engineering Aide or Technician, two years at level equivalent to Engineering Technician III; substitutions allowed.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Applicant’s Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) must meet minimum agency standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises data collection, editing, processing, and displaying of data on the NH transportation system per federal requirements.
• Responds to requests from government and private customers by providing data, reports, maps, and other graphic information.
• Performs high level computer applications such as data processing, data manipulation, and report preparation using spreadsheets, databases, and other software.
• Ensures data verification for accuracy and completeness for reliable analysis.
• Prepares reports, tables, and GIS overlays to communicate data visually for project development.
• Assists in installation, maintenance, and modernization of technical field equipment.
• Trains and supervises temporary employees as applicable for traffic data collection.
• Supports regional planning and other agencies by training and providing technical assistance for traffic counting procedures.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

GIS software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

TRAFFIC RESEARCH TECHNICIAN IV

Position#20017

Full-time vacancy

$22.50/hour - $30.02/hour

Summary

To perform skilled technical engineering duties, including data collection from traffic monitoring, counting, classification systems. Performs technical and skilled work relative to the preparation of maps, graphics, reports, and other illustrative materials for projects or training.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate’s degree from a recognized college or technical institute with a major study in engineering, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
• Experience: Five years of experience as an Engineering Aide or Technician, two years of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician III. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
• License/Certification: Valid Driver’s License
• Other Requirements: Applicant’s Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No
• Criteria: None
• Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
• Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the collection, editing, processing, and displaying of data on the N.H. transportation system for the bureau, department in accordance with federal requirements.
• Responds to requests from government and private customers by providing data, reports, maps, and other graphic information.
• Performs high level computer applications such as data processing, data manipulation, and report preparation using spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized software, to meet data requests and reporting requirements.
• Ensures the verification of data collected to include checking the accuracy and completeness to ensure it is reliable and can be used for further analysis.
• Prepares necessary reports, tables, and graphics as well as GIS overlays to communicate complex data in visual formats for project development.
• Assist in the installation and maintenance and continuous modernization of highly technical field equipment.
• Trains and supervises temporary employees as applicable for traffic data collection.
• Support Regional Planning Commission and other agencies in their data collection efforts by training and providing technical assistance for traffic counting procedures and equipment maintenance.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
• Other Benefits:
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964

Location: 18 Smokey Bear Boulevard / Concord, NH