TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ANALYST 1 - Traffic Information

Announcement Number: 48551 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/19/2024 Close Date: 09/02/2024 Recruiter:
STEPHANIE SWANSON
Phone: (775)888-7276
Email: stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 8 Days 18 Hrs 48 Mins
The Position

Transportation Planner/Analysts participate in transportation system analysis, a continuing comprehensive and cooperative planning process, research programs or projects, safety programs and/or related functional areas as mandated by, and within the guidelines of, federal, State and local authorities; monitor, develop and implement State and federal funding and programming/planning requirements and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series.

This position is located in the Traffic Information Division in Carson City. The position is responsible for the collection, processing, and analysis of the short-term and automatic traffic recorder data in accordance with FHWA regulations. Incumbents maintain the TIS database and Jackalope site files with information provided by Field Techs, new contract information and similar requests; coordinate with all Traffic Information Division sections to identify sensor needs; and review plan sets and coordinate with Design Division regarding sensor placement on new contracts/projects. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, economics, statistics or related field and one year of professional experience in one or more of the following: conducting and participating in transportation analysis, planning or research programs; developing studies, reports, and master plans; collecting and analyzing data; forecasting trends and developments; developing alternatives to achieve goals and identify available financing; OR one year of experience as a Transportation Planner/Analyst Trainee in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) If you qualify based on your degree and are wanting credit, please make sure your transcript is attached, is your transcript attached?

2) Describe your experience with transportation data collection, processing, and analysis. Identify the position(s) where the experience was gained and the number of years.

3) Describe your experience utilizing traffic data software.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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