Transportation Analyst, Sr

Job Description

We’re looking for a thoughtful, detail-oriented person to help shape how people move through our city. In this role, you’ll review and respond to requests for speed limit and signage changes, address truck route concerns, and work closely with developers to install and formalize new traffic signs. The ideal candidate is someone who understands the impact of safe, efficient transportation systems and enjoys working collaboratively to make streets safer and smarter for everyone.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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  Evaluate and respond to requests for new or changed signage and speed limits

• Conduct traffic safety and compliance studies for truck routes

• Coordinate with developers to ensure proper traffic signage is installed in new developments

• Maintain and update official traffic schedules and documentation for signage and speed regulations

• Analyze traffic data to support evidence-based decisions

• Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations on traffic analysis and recommendations

• This position will be required to operate a City owned vehicle as a part of the regular duties of this role

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Licenses or Certifications:

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering principles, practices, and standards ((City, State, and Federal (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices))

• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications, ArcGIS online, Cityworks

Skill in:

• Preparing technical reports and documents

• Interpreting professional engineering theory, techniques, practices and procedures

• Conducting research and data analysis

• Verbal and written communication

• Coordinating deadlines and prioritizing competing demands

• Providing informative and knowledgeable customer service

Ability to:

• Organize and maintain documentation, data records and files

• Communicate effectively with City staff, contractors, and the general public