Transportation Analyst/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NYHELPS)

Transportation, Department of; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Analyst/Trainee to validate and manage traffic data from signals and counting stations across New York. The role includes data quality control, working with vendors and internal DOT teams, and analyzing seasonal factors in Albany.

The position involves producing reports and may supervise technical staff within the Highway Data Services Bureau in Albany.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of experience in highways, transportation planning, engineering management, or systems analysis depending on trainee/analyst level.
• Direct responsibility for preparing written materials such as reports, letters, or memoranda.
• Experience with traffic data systems, quality control processes, or quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Validate and manage traffic data from signals and counting stations across the state.
• Perform data quality control and analysis.
• Produce reports and analyses, potentially supervise staff in Albany.

Skills

Data analysis

Written communication

Quality control

Quantitative analysis

Education

Associate degree substitution for 2 years

Bachelor's degree substitution for 4 years

Master's degree substitution for 5 years

Doctorate substitution for 6 years

Tools

Traffic data systems

Quality control processes

Job description

The Transportation Analyst/Trainee position with the New York State Department of Transportation validates and manages traffic data from signals and counting stations across the state. The role includes data quality control, working with vendors and internal DOT teams, analyzing seasonal factors, producing reports, and potentially supervising technical staff in the Highway Data Services Bureau in Albany.

Key qualifications:

• Four to six years of experience in highways, transportation planning, engineering management, or systems analysis depending on trainee/analyst level
• Direct responsibility for preparing written materials such as reports, letters, or memoranda
• Experience with traffic data systems, quality control processes, or quantitative analysis
• Education substitution: associate degree for 2 years, bachelor's for 4 years, master's for 5 years, or doctorate for 6 years of experience
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis