Traffic Studies Specialist- Sikeston or Poplar Bluff

Application Deadline: 1/05/2024

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Sikeston or Poplar Bluff

Why you’ll love this position:

The traffic studies specialist reviews and analyzes traffic data to identify concerns and recommends corrective action; may assist in the administration of signing, pavement marking, and signal and lighting operations. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What you’ll do:

• Reviews and analyzes traffic data to identify concerns and recommends corrective actions.
• Investigates and responds to customer concerns on traffic related issues.
• Reviews policies, standards, and other criteria pertaining to signing, pavement marking, signals, lighting, crash records, and permits to make improvements or ensure compliance.
• Makes periodic field inspections to observe traffic operations; conducts traffic studies and makes recommendations to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Assists in directing the activities of traffic data collection, signing, pavement marking, and signal and lighting operations.

All you need for success:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• None

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.

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• State of Missouri

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