Transportation Planner/Analyst Trainee - Underfill

DGS Office of External Affairs; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation in Carson City is seeking an entry-level Transportation Planner/Analyst Trainee to collect, process, and analyze traffic recorder data and maintain the Jackalope database, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.

This position coordinates with division sections on sensor needs and reviews sensor placement plans on new projects, with potential progression to Transportation Planner/Analyst I after meeting qualifications and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience in a related field.
• High school diploma with four years of data collection/analysis experience.
• Four years as Transportation Technician II or three years as Technician III in NV State service.
• Valid driver''s license and ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process and analyze traffic recorder data.
• Maintain the Jackalope database.
• Coordinate with division sections on sensor needs.
• Review plans for sensor placement on new projects.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Traffic data software

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, planning, math, geography, economics, statistics, or related field

High school diploma + 4 years data experience

Four years as Transportation Technician II or three years as Technician III in NV State service

Tools

Traffic data software

Job description

The Nevada Department of Transportation is recruiting a Transportation Planner/Analyst Trainee for the Traffic Information Division in Carson City. This entry-level position involves collecting, processing, and analyzing traffic recorder data; maintaining the Jackalope database; coordinating with division sections on sensor needs; and reviewing plans for sensor placement on new projects. The incumbent may progress to Transportation Planner/Analyst I after meeting qualifications and performance standards.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, economics, statistics, or related field; or equivalent education and experience
• High school graduation with four years of experience collecting, compiling, analyzing and reviewing data
• Four years of experience as a Transportation Technician II or three years as a Transportation Technician III in Nevada State service
• Valid driver's license required at time of appointment
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Experience with transportation data collection, processing, analysis, and traffic data software