Lead Travel Analyst – TE3

Description

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT’s Multimodal Planning & Data Division is currently seeking to fill a Lead Travel Analyst position in Tumwater, WA. This position uses advanced knowledge in the field of traffic engineering to perform analyses, produce summary reports of findings, and provide recommendations relative to project goals. The Lead Travel Analyst serves as the agency authority on the prediction of traveler delay and the resulting societal costs from failure to open a roadway segment to traffic on time as specified in a roadwork contract. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, overseeing the development of holiday travel time forecasts, analysis of traffic data and other relevant information to help develop future travel demand models, calculation of site-specific growth rates based on historic data, and overseeing the agency’s state route digital imagery dataset. If you have a background utilizing your traffic engineering knowledge to meet organizational goals and enjoy working in an environment focused on ongoing process improvement, we strongly encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

What to Expect

Among the range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Quantify traveler delay and resulting societal costs for WSDOT construction contracts. This includes:
  • Receiving, evaluating, and clarifying requests from regional offices;
  • Maintaining models and templates.
• Perform advanced analyses of traffic data, including network analyses and forecasting.
• Effectively communicate technical and non-technical information, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse range of audiences.
• Train subordinate analysts and ensure the quality of their work on an ongoing basis.
• Steward the Department’s state route digital imagery dataset, SRView, and SRWeb applications.
• Leading process improvement efforts, including working with stakeholders to define business requirements and then develop improved technical and/or procedural solutions.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, one of the following is required:

• Two (2) years’ experience as a Transportation Engineer 2, Transportation Planning Specialist 2, or equivalent, with primary duties focused on travel analysis and estimation, such as:
  • Traffic forecasting, capacity analysis, travel trends, or traffic data processing;
  • Estimating current and future travel demand; and/or
  • Estimating traffic capacity and societal costs for work zones.

OR

• One (1) year of such experience and a bachelor's degree with major study in civil engineering, transportation engineering, urban planning, or a closely related field.

In addition to one of the above, the following is also required:

• One (1) year of experience performing duties involving:
• Use of the Highway Capacity Manual, Highway Capacity Software, or related programs;
• Reading and understanding highway construction plans and specifications;
• Highway design, planning, construction, traffic safety, contract review, and/or inspection.
• A thorough, demonstrable understanding of engineering principles, methods, and practices.
• General computer literacy, including proficiency with databases, the internet, and the Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Demonstrable, expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including but not limited to the ability to write multi-level nested formulas and lookup functions, create and format charts, assign conditional formatting to cells, import data from text files, and create macros for complex data manipulation.
• Ability to receive input and communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. This includes the ability to create clear and comprehensive procedures manuals and concise and professional summary reports of analyses for internal and external consumption.
• Ability to learn within three (3) months how to independently extract data from the roadway and traffic datamarts, the WSDOT document management portal, published reports, and other sources.
• Ability to accurately compute percentages, round numbers, and solve basic algebraic equations.
• Ability to work at a computer for hours at a time.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• A bachelor's degree with major study in civil engineering, transportation engineering, urban planning or a closely related field.
• A thorough working knowledge of WSDOT engineering policies, standards, and procedures.
• One (1) year of experience writing data extraction and transformation queries in a language such as SQL, SAS, or R, and/or one year of experience creating ad-hoc data reports using a business intelligence tool such as Cognos or Tableau.

Important Notes

• This position is eligible for remote work up to 100%, per supervisor approval.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including occasional telework for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter via email.

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