Office of Planning-Transport Planning Specialist 3; Traffic Analyst-TRP062 (PG-L) Atlanta, GA.

STATE PROFILE SUMMARY: Under broad supervision, provides advanced level professional support in transportation planning activities including multimodal short- and long-range transportation plans and geographic planning analyses. May also serve as a lead worker.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Under limited supervision, supervises the section in performing traffic studies.

·         Plans, schedules and determines work priorities of internal and external consultants to complete traffic forecasting requests in a timely manner.

·         Performs computations for Traffic Forecasting of design traffic projections in the most complex of projects.

·         Calculates base and design year average daily traffic, design hour volumes and truck percentages, on complex projects, for use in the design and environmental clearance of transportation systems.

·         Determines traffic growth for each project location for the most complex projects using outputs and concepts from GDOT’s various travel demand models.

·         Analyzes existing traffic data to determine traffic movements.

·         Requests special traffic information needed for traffic projections.

·         Administers all aspects of consultant contract(s), of which their staff also performs all traffic study-related tasks on behalf of the Office of Planning.

·         Performs record keeping in accordance with standards of the Office of Planning.

·         Communicates with subject matter experts, FHWA, GDOT project management teams, consultants, and other offices within the Department to provide information on ongoing projects.

·         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.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience in transportation-related work; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Transport Planning 2 (TRP061) or position equivalent.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s degree in a related area AND Two years of experience in research, planning, analysis or related areas, one year of which was as a lead worker/supervisor.

·         OR associate degree in a related area AND Three years of experience in research, planning, analysis or related areas, one year of which was as a lead worker/supervisor.

·         Proficient skills in the use and application of computer applications such as word processing, Excel, and traffic analysis software.

·         Experience making sound and well-informed decisions.

·         Experience identifying and developing effective solutions/alternatives to problems.

·         Maintains a high standard of ethical conduct.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

AGENCY REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: (KSAs)

·         Knowledge of traffic analysis/forecasting procedures; experience in the development of design year traffic.

·         Knowledge of transportation network impacts when working with interrelated transportation projects.

·         Knowledge of basic math functions, algebra, geometry, and statistical techniques.

·         Ability in planning, directing, monitoring, and evaluating the work of others.

·         Ability to effectively express facts and ideas to various audiences.

·         Ability to adapt quickly to change; to work with others to find mutually acceptable solutions.

·         Ability to apply new knowledge and skills in work performed to increase quality and efficiency.

·         Ability to research, gather and organize information into a presentable understandable format.

·         Ability to motivate and promote teamwork.

·         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:

·         Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related area.

·         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.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER