Engineering Technician III

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician III (S)

Position Number

60016368

Grade

NC11

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This position serves as a Traffic Analysis Technician for the Traffic Analysis Section of the Traffic Survey Group. This position reports to the Traffic Analysis Supervisor and supports all Traffic Survey Group sections and staff as assigned.
This position is responsible for performing technical tasks related to planning, processing, analyzing, and published generated traffic monitoring data to meet Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) reporting requirements and to support transportation planning activities of the NCDOT to maintain a Traffic Monitoring System.

This position is responsible for:

•Reviewing and analyzing short-term and continuous traffic monitoring data sets on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
•Processing small to large data sets, performing quality control and quality assurance, and analyzing small to large traffic data sets
•Evaluating traffic trends, investigating data issues, adding/editing/retiring station points, and communicating with other team members as needed to address traffic data collection and equipment performance and efficiency concerns
•Supplying traffic monitoring data sets that include, but are not limited to, seasonal data, vehicle class data, annual average daily traffic data, and other information generated for individual and groups of traffic monitoring stations
•Investigating and correcting low to high-level QC issues throughout any of the traffic monitoring data sets and systems
•Performing traffic station edits in Traffic Survey’s operating applications
•Responding to Traffic Data Requests and providing support to personnel performing other functions of the group on an as needed basis
•Working with support staff for the development of new processes to enhance the data analysis and management processes of the traffic analysis section
•Reviewing the setup of Interstate/Freeway Ramp Balancing by confirming work zones
•Requesting and processing counts through the vendor count contract

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC11 $45,431.00-$79,504.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Considerable knowledge of traffic monitoring concepts, collection techniques, procedures, standards (FHWA-TMG, and AASHTO-Traffic Data Programs) and equipment
• Considerable knowledge of statistics and the application of statistics to traffic data analysis and quality control
• Demonstrated ability to identify and investigate data anomalies within large and complex data sets by using line graphs to compare data
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and perform tasks of low to high complexity, set short and long-term goals, and to be able to prioritize work daily
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent and timely customer service by providing proper data sets to meet customer needs

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Jacquie Holleman

Email:

[email protected]