Traffic Data Manager Technical Manager Iv

Traffic Data Manager - (Technical Manager IV)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

Position Overview

This position is accountable for developing, managing, and documenting the statewide Traffic Counting and Truck Classification Program. This position is responsible for tracking the purchase of portable permanent traffic counting equipment, and distribution of traffic data in publications for the Internet. The traffic data provides the department with the information needed for highway project planning, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reporting requirements, and safety analysis.

Essential Functions

• Manages the comprehensive Traffic Counting and Truck Classification Program for the state to provide accurate and timely travel data for the department's needs.
• Advises and directs staff to provide consistent and complete support for the districts regarding procedures, technology, and tools used in the implementation of the Traffic Counting and Truck Classification Program.
• Responds quickly and accurately to requests for vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and average daily traffic (ADT) information along with producing the Illinois Travel Statistics, Illinois Highway Statistics Sheet, and National Highway System (NHS) Illinois Highway Statistics Sheet.
• Coordinates the statewide need for traffic counting equipment and purchases the appropriate equipment for the districts to implement the Traffic Counting and Truck Classification Program.
• Administers the contracts for the field collection of traffic count data by consultants in various districts.
• Maintains written documentation of the Traffic Counting and Truck Classification Program in the Illinois Traffic Monitoring Guide as required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
• Develops and maintains Microsoft Access databases for the processing and editing of the short-term traffic data and the continuous traffic data from the Continuous Count Station (CCS) locations.
• Motivates, organizes, and provides the professional development of staff through training and evaluation to achieve the timely completion of the Traffic Counting and Truck Classification Program's responsibilities.
• Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in general studies, business, marketing, mathematics, statistics, public administration, project management, geographic information systems (GIS), computer information, computer information systems, or computer science PLUS two years of experience in research; GIS; extracting, analyzing, and/or summarizing data; or a combination thereof; OR eight years of experience in research; GIS; extracting, analyzing, and summarizing data; or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

Above average computer skills in Microsoft Access and Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ArcGIS. Ability to develop custom queries and reports against both current and historical tables. Ability to generate summary information, pivot tables, and charts for reporting current and historical roadway data. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel. Ability to analyze federal and state data regulations to comply with reporting requirements.

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff and the public. Strong planning, problem resolution, and organizational skills.

Conditions of Employment

Requires a valid driver's license. Requires occasional statewide travel with overnight stays. Requires successful completion of a background screening.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Traffic Data Manager. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.

Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 12 weeks paid…