Senior Transportation Analyst

Initial Posting Date: 10/04/2024 Application Deadline: 10/28/2024 Agency: Department of Transportation Salary Range: $6,454 - $10,013 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Senior Transportation Analyst Job Description: Planner 4 – Senior Transportation Analyst Oregon Department of Transportation Policy, Data & Analysis Division Transportation Planning Analysis Unit Salem The role: Join our team as a senior transportation analyst! In this role, you will serve as a critical, agency wide expert in climate related analysis specified in the Transportation Planning Rule (TPR), related statewide policies and plans. You will collaboratively develop, implement and apply climate related modeling and analytical methods, procedures and tools. Apply today to support ODOT’s climate efforts and contribute to the cutting-edge of an emerging technical field! This position is housed within the Transportation Planning Analysis Unit (TPAU). TPAU provides essential analysis and technical support to inform policy, planning, project development and system operation activities. TPAU has and continues to be at the forefront in this field, including developing several nationally recognized tools and models ! We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions . Before applying, 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: Serve as a statewide technical expert in climate related transportation modeling and planning analysis (e.g., using travel demand models to calculate vehicle miles traveled). Oversee and support the development of climate related transportation modeling and technical procedures. Coordinate and provide technical expertise, guidance and review of transportation policy, plans and studies to ensure consistent climate related analysis is applied. Review, research and guide new climate related methods, data sources, products and technical tools. Implement and apply the VisionEval tool to support policy and plan development. Perform climate related analysis to support development of policy, statewide plans, transportation system plans, performance measures and other planning efforts. Use modeling and statistical software and other tools to support the implementation and application of travel demand models. Provide training on climate related technical procedures and support related outreach, coordination and collaboration. Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available - in-person meetings or office work anticipated at least six times a year with occasional limited out-of-state travel required. 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. 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%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications! Minimum qualifications: Eight (8) years of planning experience related to the job; OR A bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field AND four (4) years of planning experience related to the job; OR A master's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field AND three (3) years of experience; OR An equivalent combination in relevant education, training, and experience. 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. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in transportation planning analysis, including developing technical methods and procedures. Demonstrated experience developing, using and maintaining travel demand models or other technical tools used in transportation planning. Demonstrated experience using, manipulating and statistically analyzing transportation, land use or socioeconomic data. Demonstrated ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects, while scoping, assigning, reviewing and coordinating work of others. Demonstrated experience in preparing, delivering and communicating technical products to a wide-range of customers. 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 Christopher Melson, Transportation Planning Analysis Unit Manager. Generic 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. You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ 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 a current State of Oregon 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 be available after you submit your application. 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: 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, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests. 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 Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE). 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. #LI-POST #LI-Hybrid Climate, Planner, Climate Analysis