TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ANALYST TRAINEE - UNDERFILL

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is recruiting a Transportation Planner/Analyst Trainee as an underfill for a Transportation Planner/Analyst I in the Traffic Information Division in Carson City, NV. The position collects, processes, and analyzes the short-term and automatic traffic recorder data in accordance with FHWA regulations and maintains the Jackalope database and site files.

Under close supervision, incumbents receive training and may progress to the Transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of experience collecting, compiling, analyzing and reviewing data and developing reports (from ad).
• Experience with transportation data analysis and planning studies is implied by duties.
• Ability to communicate findings and coordinate with multiple divisions.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process and analyze short-term and automatic traffic recorder data per FHWA regulations.
• Maintain the Jackalope database and site files.
• Coordinate with Traffic Information Division sections to identify sensor needs.
• Review plan sets and coordinate sensor placement on contracts/projects.
• Provide management oversight for consultants and assist public and private entities with funds.
• Oversee installation/operation of equipment collecting field data.
• Prepare reports and recommendations from transportation studies.

Skills

Data analysis

Data collection

Statistics

Report writing

Communication

Collaboration

Data entry

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field

Job description

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is recruiting for a Transportation Planner/Analyst Trainee as an underfill for a Transportation Planner/Analyst 1 in the Traffic Information Division in Carson City, NV. The position is responsible for the collection, processing, and analysis of the short-term and automatic traffic recorder data in accordance with FHWA regulations. Incumbent maintains the Jackalope database and site files; responds to requests for information; coordinates with all Traffic Information Division sections to identify sensor needs; review plan sets and coordinate with the Design Division regarding sensor placement on new contracts/projects. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO UNDERFILL A TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ANALYST I. THE INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY. ***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position***.

Transportation Planner/Analysts participate in transportation system analysis, a continuing comprehensive and cooperative planning process, research programs or projects, safety programs and/or related functional areas as mandated by, and within the guidelines of, federal, State and local authorities; monitor, develop and implement State and federal funding and programming/planning requirements and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, economics, statistics, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR graduation from high school and four years of experience collecting, compiling, analyzing and reviewing data and developing reports; OR four years of experience as a Transportation Technician II or three years of experience as a Transportation Technician III in Nevada State service. Participate in the development of studies, reports, or long-range and short-range planning documents concerning specific transportation systems utilizing state-of-the-art computerized systems and software; conduct research, collect, analyze and disseminate safety data, traffic count data, road data, and forecast trends and developments, make recommendations, and develop transportation alternatives to achieve department and division goals and identify financing; monitor and adjust the planning programs to ensure timeliness, relevancy, and accuracy in addressing current and future transportation needs.

Provide management oversight for consultant and service providers and assistance to public and private entities in applying for State and federal funds; participate in selecting recipients and monitor recipient performance; review financial reports and conduct physical inspections of the operation/project to ensure compliance with program regulations and specifications.

Oversee the installation and/or operation of equipment that collects field data such as traffic speed, volume, system characteristics, and global positioning.

Conduct various transportation system, traffic engineering, safety, and planning studies to facilitate movement of people and goods; compile and analyze data; prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.

Coordinate and/or conduct training sessions for department staff regarding equipment usage and/or program procedures, goals and requirements.

Provide information and outreach activities to the public and governmental agencies regarding transportation system related matters and services through training, correspondence, newsletters, published reports, public meetings, and a variety of public outreach efforts; conduct inspections and reviews in accordance with applicable regulations.

Use collaboration skills to coordinate all Statewide, regional and local needs in each of the multimodal areas; aviation, bicycles, freight, motorists, pedestrians, rail and transit modes.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under close supervision, incumbents receive training in performing all or part of the duties described in the series concept. This is the entry level in the series and incumbents may progress to the Transportation Planner/Analyst I upon meeting the minimum qualifications and with the approval of the appointing authority.

General knowledge of:

analysis, planning and research techniques and procedures; data collection and analysis.

Ability to:

input and retrieve computer information; use advanced data collection equipment and technology; make mathematical and statistical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; generate reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.