Transportation Planner/Analyst Trainee

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

This position is located within the Department of Transportation (NDOT) Planning Division, Roadway Systems Section, in Carson City. Under the direction of the Transportation Planner/Analyst III, incumbent performs field audits and inspections of county and city roadways statewide to verify reported mileage and roadway eligibility, utilizing GPS-enabled equipment and capturing geotagged photos. The position also operates NDOT’s mobile mapping vehicle to collect roadway LiDAR and imagery, monitors sensor systems in real time, and ensures data integrity and proper documentation. Incumbent analyzes and processes roadway data in geospatial software, maintains and troubleshoots field equipment, drives NDOT vehicles in varied terrain, communicates audit results with local agencies and NDOT staff, assists in training field staff, and performs physical tasks as needed to support field operations. NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO UNDERFILL A TRANSPORTATION PLANNER ANALYST 1. INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY

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.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, economics, statistics, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR graduation from high school and four years of experience collecting, compiling, analyzing and reviewing data and developing reports; OR four years of experience as a Transportation Technician II or three years of experience as a Transportation Technician III in Nevada State service.

Participate in the development of studies, reports, or long-range and short-range planning documents concerning specific transportation systems utilizing state-of-the-art computerized systems and software; conduct research, collect, analyze and disseminate safety data, traffic count data, road data, and forecast trends and developments, make recommendations, and develop transportation alternatives to achieve department and division goals and identify financing; monitor and adjust the planning programs to ensure timeliness, relevancy and accuracy in addressing current and future transportation needs.

Provide management oversight for consultant and service providers and assistance to public and private entities in applying for State and federal funds; participate in selecting recipients and monitor recipient performance; review financial reports and conduct physical inspections of the operation/project to ensure compliance with program regulations and specifications.

Oversee the installation and/or operation of equipment that collects field data such as traffic speed, volume, system characteristics, and global positioning.

Conduct various transportation system, traffic engineering, safety, and planning studies to facilitate movement of people and goods; compile and analyze data; prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.

Coordinate and/or conduct training sessions for department staff regarding equipment usage and/or program procedures, goals and requirements.

Provide information and outreach activities to the public and governmental agencies regarding transportation system related matters and services through training, correspondence, newsletters, published reports, public meetings, and a variety of public outreach efforts; conduct inspections and reviews in accordance with applicable regulations.

Use collaboration skills to coordinate all Statewide, regional and local needs in each of the multimodal areas; aviation, bicycles, freight, motorists, pedestrians, rail and transit modes.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under close supervision, incumbents receive training in performing all or part of the duties described in the series concept. This is the entry level in the series and incumbents may progress to the Transportation Planner/Analyst I upon meeting the minimum qualifications and with the approval of the appointing authority.

General knowledge of: analysis, planning and research techniques and procedures; data collection and analysis. 

Ability to: input and retrieve computer information; use advanced data collection equipment and technology; make mathematical and statistical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; generate reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Stephanie Swanson at stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov 

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.

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