Description

About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.

The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 2 (TE2) to serve as a Travel Analyst in Tumwater, WA. Under the direction of the Lead Travel Analyst, the top candidate will be responsible for utilizing advanced knowledge in the field of traffic engineering to perform analyses, produce summary reports of findings, and provide recommendations relative to project goals. The incumbent will analyze traffic data, land use plans, and other relevant information to help develop future growth rates for intersections and networks. The Travel Analyst will support WSDOT’s mission of providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality for people and businesses by contributing to the Transportation Data, GIS, and Modeling Group’s goal of helping the Department make better decisions through better data. If you have a background utilizing your traffic engineering knowledge to meet organizational goals and enjoy working in an environment focused on ongoing process improvement, please consider applying.

What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Travel Analyst will:

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  Receive, evaluate, and clarify requests from regional project offices for interim liquidated damages relative to upcoming WSDOT contracts.
• Interpret contract plans, identify pertinent available traffic data, and use this information to compute societal costs resulting from traffic delay due to failure to reopen roadways by contracted times.
• Develop holiday forecast charts for the WSDOT Communications Office.
• Maintain models and templates per direction from the lead analyst and supervisor.
• Perform traffic operational analyses using the methods derived from the Highway Capacity Manual.
• Develop traffic projections for planning and design needs.

Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• Two (2) years of experience as a Transportation Technician 3 (TT3), Transportation Engineer 1 (TE1), Transportation Planning Technician 3 (TPT3), Transportation Planning Specialist 1 (TPS1), or equivalent, with primary duties focused on travel analysis and estimation, such as
  • Traffic forecasting, capacity analysis, travel trends, or traffic data processing;
  • Estimating current and future travel demand; and/or
  • Estimating traffic capacity and societal costs for work zones.

OR

• One (1) year of the above experience AND a bachelor’s degree with major study in civil engineering, transportation engineering, urban planning, or a closely related field.

AND

• General computer literacy, including proficiency with databases, the internet, and the Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Demonstratable, advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including but not limited to the ability to write multi-level nested formulas and lookup functions, create and format charts, assign conditional formatting to cells, and import data from text files.
• Ability to receive input and communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. This includes the ability to create clear and comprehensive procedures manuals and concise and professional summary reports of analyses for internal and external consumption.
• Ability to learn within six (6) months how to extract data from the roadway and traffic datamarts, the WSDOT ECM Portal, published reports, and other sources.
• Ability to accurately compute percentages, round numbers, and solve basic algebraic equations.
• Ability to work at a computer for hours at a time.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• A Bachelor’s degree with major study in civil engineering, transportation engineering, urban planning, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience using traffic modeling software.
• One (1) year of experience using the Highway Capacity Manual, Highway Capacity Software, or related programs.
• One (1) year of experience reading and understanding highway construction plans and specifications.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 357-16-197 mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Compliance with this mandate is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including occasional telework for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, O. Dietrich, at DietriO@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 23DOT-HQ-01693 in the subject line.