Transportation Data Integration Analyst (Underfill Option)

Initial Posting Date:
11/22/2023
Application Deadline:
12/13/2023
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range:
$4,465 - $6,851
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Transportation Data Integration Analyst (Underfill Option)
Job Description:
Research Analyst 3 - Transportation Data Integration Analyst (Underfill Option)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Policy, Data & Analysis Division
Transportation Data Section / Transportation Systems Monitoring (TMS) Unit
Salem
The role:
Do you have an interest in transportation planning, statistics and data visualizations? Apply for our Transportation Data Integration Analyst! You can help ODOT enhance our multimodal count data program. In this role, you will develop new procedures and methods to build and refine our multimodal traffic data. Apply today!
The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at a research analyst 3 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a research analyst 2 ($3,885 - $5,936) to apply, as we may consider underfilling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for a research analyst 3. Underfill training will not exceed three years.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are. To learn more about our social equity commitments, visit our Social Equity website.
Before applying, click here to visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process.
If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:

• Manage research projects to develop and design project plans.
• Develop processes and procedures to integrate count data into Oregon Traffic Monitoring System (OTMS).
• Perform script writing and import methods to read, process and transfer data from spreadsheets and databases to load into OTMS.
• Work with partners to develop project plans for automation of traffic count data collection, processing and sharing.
• Generate analytical reports and documents to explain trends.
• Retrieve, edit and tabulate data from various databases and files.
• Research, review and communicate data to internal and external partners.
• Provide research recommendation to support our modernization of our temporary and permanent traffic count equipment.
• Represent the traffic monitoring program in meetings and committees to explain and discuss research data.
• Work is primarily performed in an office setting. In office attendance at least once a week - Hybrid work options available.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov

What's in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using our compensation calculator.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
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Minimum qualifications for a research analyst 3:
Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
OR
A bachelor's degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports;
Minimum qualifications for a research analyst 2 (underfill):
Three years experience as a research assistant comparable to the work of a research analyst 1; OR two years experience using computer applications to help gather, compile, analyze, and report information and statistical data;
OR
A bachelor's degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures.
What we'd like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Ability to interpret and identify traffic data from traditional and non-traditional sources.
• Experience with analyzing large datasets.
• Experience with SQL database queries and scripting languages like R and python is a plus.
• Working knowledge of roadside sensors and data collection.
• Working knowledge of multi-modal count data.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:
  
  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section above.
    
    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
    • Please address your cover letter to Chris Wright, Transportation Data Section Manager.
    • Generic cover letters and/or cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
    • If you are an internal applicant, you must upload your cover letter in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of the application.
    • If you are an external applicant, you must upload your cover letter in the 'Resume/CV' section of the application.
  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• Effective 12/01/2023 and payable after 01/01/2024, this position will receive a 6.5% cost of living adjustment salary increase. This increase is not reflected in the salary posted on this announcement.
• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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