Traffic Surveys Supervisor 2025-01494

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join Our Team as a Traffic Data Systems Supervisor!

Are you passionate about transforming raw data into powerful insights that shape the future of transportation? In this dynamic role, youll lead the collection, validation, analysis, forecasting, and reporting of traffic data that directly influences roadway design, long- and short-term transportation planning, and special projects.

You'll be at the helm of developing and maintaining a robust database application that processes all traffic count data. Your work ensures the seamless distribution of processed data to key platforms, including the Vehicle Miles Book, the State Planning and Operations Database (SPOD), and the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS).

Most importantly, your contributions will support critical HPMS submissions to the Federal Highway Administration playing a vital role in determining federal funding allocations that impact infrastructure across the nation.

This position offers a:

**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne is also home to the "Daddy of 'em All" Cheyenne Frontier Days held every last week of July. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Develops and maintains a database application to input, analyze, validate, and adjust traffic counts collected by permanent counters and short-term rural and urban collection sites
• Works with developers to incorporate database application output into traffic data management software that streamlines traffic projection and analysis
• Works with the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) coordinator to incorporate traffic count and classification data from the database application output into the annual Federal HPMS submittal that helps determine federal funding allocations
• Develops and maintains a methodology to incorporate database application output into the annual development of the Vehicle Miles Book and the Automatic Traffic Recorder Book
• Directs, instructs, and trains a crew of two subordinate personnel in traffic data collection, analysis, projection, and forecasting procedures, data input and validation techniques, and use of GIS in traffic data management
• Advises on methods for unusual requests
• Conducts performance appraisals
• Works with the Counter Shop Supervisor to review current traffic data collection plans and methodologies
• Plans future traffic gathering locations based on changing traffic patterns and characteristics
• Analyzes the performance of existing traffic counter sites and recommended possible improvements to the system
• Works individually and with subordinate personnel to respond to daily requests from various entities, including roadway designers, planners, consultants, city and county personnel, private developers, and the general public

PREFERENCES:

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KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of specifications and materials characteristics
• Knowledge of oral and written communication
• Knowledge of supervision and leadership
• Knowledge of personnel rules and regulations
• Knowledge of equipment capabilities
• Strong general computer skills including database and spreadsheet operations
• Ability to create complex queries and macros, task scheduling, and batch files
• Knowledge of Research Program, and other federal guidelines and reporting requirements
• Strong public relations skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Engineering or Physical Science) Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in a Transportation occupational group and Laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Field Data Collection and Lab Analysis Specialist II OR Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in a Transportation occupational group and Laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Field Data Collection and Lab Analysis Specialist II Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None
NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify , including your rights and responsibilities.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time position
  • Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment
  • Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public
  • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
  • Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
  • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
  • If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

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URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.