Traffic Data Analyst (Limited Duration)

Engineering Specialist 2 – Traffic Data Analyst (Limited Duration)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Policy, Data & Analysis Division  
Transportation Data Section / Transportation System Monitoring Unit
Salem

Salary: $3,963 - $6,150

The role: 

Are you interested in analyzing and processing important traffic data for the ODOT? Apply for our traffic data analyst! In this role, you will be responsible for quality checking, analyzing, computing and summarizing traffic count data from the Statewide Traffic Monitoring Program. Apply today and join us in making a difference! 

This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end on or before 6/30/2026. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. This position has the potential to become permanent.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Access traffic data from automatic traffic recorders (ATR) through automated data extraction programs.
• Write scripts and macros to automate the analysis of traffic data, aiding in identifying data quality issues and anomalies.
• Support and coordinate with field technicians by troubleshooting ATR sites remotely to verify traffic volume and working order of ATR.
• Record and investigate traffic disruptions like construction or traffic crashes that may disrupt ATR data.
• Collaborate, develop and prepare monthly traffic trends to share with internal and external partners. 
• Researching and evaluate new traffic counting products and software.
• Answer customer requests for traffic data.
• May need to work in the field and lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Work in an office environment 1-2 days a week with hybrid remote work options available.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov. 

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using our compensation calculator.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

Three and one-half years (42 months) of sub-professional engineering experience. 

OR

An associate's degree in engineering technology from a community college or technical school of engineering and two years of experience directly related to engineering.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience (such as a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus six months’ engineering experience).

Note: If you are currently a transportation maintenance specialist 2 or have been one in the past, you may receive credit for related work. We will review your current and any previous position descriptions on file in Human Resources for your time working in the transportation maintenance specialist 2 classification. You may also submit section three of your transportation maintenance specialist 2 position description to receive credit for your related work. If your experience includes work in multiple maintenance disciplines (e.g., highway, sign, bridge, striping or landscape) please attach section three of the position description for each of the relevant disciplines. 

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Experience demonstrating querying, editing, and managing databases.
• Experience demonstrating business and systems analysis.
• A proven track record of strong technical documentation skills.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of PowerBI and other business intelligence software and concepts.
• Preference for those who have experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Learn more and apply: 

This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. 

Please note that we can only accept applications through our website. 

For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer