05644 - Eng Tech Traffic

Virginia Department of Transportation • Colonial Heights, VA

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About The Position

Provide technical support to assigned engineering program area. Review and manage traffic data. Provide and maintain quality of data ensuring compliance of equipment performance with contractual specifications. Determine stations requiring maintenance and assist Contract Administrator with daily activities. How you will contribute: Analyze traffic data: Process traffic study data using laptop computers and traffic software. Analyze and make decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of the traffic study. Research rejected data to determine cause and take corrective action. Prepare written and oral reports detailing study data and analysis results. Collection of traffic data: Conduct traffic engineering studies for the purpose of collecting traffic data. Develop an efficient collection schedule based on the annual requirements list and select locations for each study. Conduct and collect each study safely. Communication: Communicate with VDOT support staff as well as external contacts and consultants. Proactively resolve issues at the lowest level. Project a positive VDOT image. Keep supervisor advised of important development and field observations. Contract Administration: Monitor contract inspections. Conduct traffic monitoring contractor inspections for short term traffic collections. Review work payments based on contractual documents, specifications and performance. Gather milling and paving schedules. Work with Contract Administrator to ensure site maintenance needs are coordinated and completed. Data Analysis: Compile, process and analyze traffic data from continuous count stations produced by non-intrusive and in-road sensors. Manage electronic records and files. Perform file data quality assurance and quality control. Engineering Technology: Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments. Equipment Maintenance: Perform maintenance, as well as test and calibrate traffic monitoring equipment used in traffic studies. Project Documentation: Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities. Ensure documentation is submitted and is completed. Avoid project delays and solve project related matters. Recordkeeping: Maintains accurate records for all project activities. Enters and updates data to meet required deadlines and requirements. Interprets and applies relevant policies and procedures. What will make you successful: Ability to analyze data and to draw logical conclusions based on analysis. Ability to analyze data and use available resources and tools to determine the need for maintenance ensuring equipment is returned in proper operational status. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain project documentation for transportation related projects. Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications. Ability to work independently and in teams. Knowledge of state and federal guidelines and regulations as related to transportation. Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and traffic data collection and analysis techniques. Skill in the use of computers, software applications to include MS Office, and smart phones. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to analyze data and to draw logical conclusions based on analysis. Ability to analyze data and use available resources and tools to determine the need for maintenance ensuring equipment is returned in proper operational status. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and traffic data collection and analysis techniques. Skill in the use of computers and software applications. Additional Considerations: A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field desired. Contract Administration experience. Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position: Competency Model Physical Requirements Physical Requirements VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct. VDOT Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct Qualifications Physical Requirements Physical Requirements

Requirements

• Ability to analyze data and to draw logical conclusions based on analysis
• Ability to analyze data and use available resources and tools to determine the need for maintenance ensuring equipment is returned in proper operational status
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and traffic data collection and analysis techniques
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications

Nice To Haves

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field desired
• Contract Administration experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze traffic data
• Process traffic study data using laptop computers and traffic software
• Analyze and make decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of the traffic study
• Research rejected data to determine cause and take corrective action
• Prepare written and oral reports detailing study data and analysis results
• Conduct traffic engineering studies for the purpose of collecting traffic data
• Develop an efficient collection schedule based on the annual requirements list and select locations for each study
• Conduct and collect each study safely
• Communicate with VDOT support staff as well as external contacts and consultants
• Proactively resolve issues at the lowest level
• Project a positive VDOT image
• Keep supervisor advised of important development and field observations
• Monitor contract inspections
• Conduct traffic monitoring contractor inspections for short term traffic collections
• Review work payments based on contractual documents, specifications and performance
• Gather milling and paving schedules
• Work with Contract Administrator to ensure site maintenance needs are coordinated and completed
• Compile, process and analyze traffic data from continuous count stations produced by non-intrusive and in-road sensors
• Manage electronic records and files
• Perform file data quality assurance and quality control
• Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas
• Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments
• Perform maintenance, as well as test and calibrate traffic monitoring equipment used in traffic studies
• Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities
• Ensure documentation is submitted and is completed
• Avoid project delays and solve project related matters
• Maintains accurate records for all project activities
• Enters and updates data to meet required deadlines and requirements
• Interprets and applies relevant policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed