TRP061, Transportation Planning Specialist 2 (pay grade J)
"Traffic Analyst"
Job Salary- $60,500
_STATE PROFILE SUMMARY:_Under limited supervision, provides expert level professional support in one or more of the following areas: traffic, planning, OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, utilities, surveying, or environmental.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Underlimited supervision, supports theDesign Traffic Forecasting team in performingtrafficstudies and managing traffic projection requests.
· Plans, schedulesanddeterminesworkpriorities of internal and external consultantsto complete traffic forecasting requests in a timely manner.
· Supports development of deliverables and facilitates traffic data includingbaseand designyearaveragedailytraffic,design hourvolumesand truck percentages,forusein thedesignandenvironmentalclearanceoftransportationsystems.
· Supports development of trafficgrowth rate determinationforsimple to mediumcomplexityprojects using outputs and concepts from GDOT's various travel demand models.
· Analyzesexistingtrafficdatato determinetraffic movements.
· Requests special trafficinformation neededfortrafficprojection requests.
· Administersallaspects ofconsultantcontract(s), ofwhich theirstaffalso performsall trafficstudy-related tasks on behalfoftheOffice of Planning.
· Performsrecord keeping inaccordancewith standards oftheOffice of Planning.
· Communicates with subject matter experts, FHWA, GDOT project management teams,consultants,and other offices withintheDepartment to provideinformation onongoingprojects.
· Facilitates Interchange Access Justification Report (IAJR) development and coordination.
· Manages multiple @types of planning services contracts with statewide level scope involving the interstate system.
· Promotes and supports transportation planning initiatives and innovation through cross-functional training, outreach, and collaboration within the Office of Planning and throughout the Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.
STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor'sdegreefrom an accredited college or universityin arelatedareaANDOneyearofrelated experience
· OR Associatedegreefrom an accredited college or universityin arelatedareaAND Twoyears ofrelated experience
· OR Oneyearofexperienceat thelower-levelTransportation Specialist 1 (TRP061) or positionequivalent
AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor'sdegreein arelatedareaANDoneyearofexperienceinresearch, planning,analysis orrelatedareas.
· OR associatedegreein arelatedareaAND Twoyears ofexperienceinresearch, planning,analysis orrelatedareas.
· Experiencemakingsoundandwell-informed decisions.
· Experienceidentifyingand developingeffectivesolutions/alternatives to problems.
· Maintains ahigh standardofethicalconduct.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
AGENCY REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: (KSAs)
· Knowledgeoftrafficanalysis/forecastingprocedures;experiencein thedevelopment ofdesignyeartraffic.
· Knowledgeoftransportation network impacts whenworking with interrelated transportation projects.
· Knowledgeofbasicmathfunctions,algebra,geometry,and statistical techniques.
· Ability toeffectivelyexpressfactsand ideas to variousaudiences.
· Abilitytoadapt quicklytochange; to work with others tofind mutuallyacceptablesolutions.
· Abilitytoapplynew knowledgeand skills in work performed to increasequalityandefficiency.
· Abilitytoresearch,gatherand organizeinformation into apresentableunderstandableformat.
· Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
· Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
· Strong customer orientation.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Familiarity with GDOT's Design Traffic Forecasting Manual.
· Familiarity with Georgia's Statewide Travel Demand Model and how it relates to traffic projections.
· Familiarity with ProjectWise.
/IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS/
The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant's work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.
/Good Employment Standing:/
In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee's favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.
THIS IS AN INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENTONLY for CURRENTGEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES.
THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.
THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR
CONSIDERATIO; ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.
UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in transportation-related work; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Transport Planning Spec 1 (TRP060) or position equivalent.
Job: *Transportation
Organization: *Transportation, Georgia Department of - GDOT
Title: Planning Office - TRP061, Transport Planning Spec 2 (pay grade J) "Traffic Analyst" - Atlanta, GA
Location: GA-Fulton-Atlanta
Requisition ID: TRA05IQ
