AOT Manager I - Crash Data Unit

State of Vermont • Barre, VT

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Agency of Transportation is seeking an AOT Manager to lead a small team of data professionals responsible for crash data analysis, visualization, reporting, collection, quality control, and data management. This work plays a critical role in improving the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of crash data used to inform transportation safety decisions across the state. In this role, the Manager will support and guide the Crash Data Unit while ensuring federal requirements are met and stakeholder needs are addressed. The position balances people leadership with hands-on involvement in day-to-day analytical work, helping ensure that analysis tools and related programs are operating effectively and producing meaningful results. The Manager will also contribute to the continued growth and improvement of crash data programs through stakeholder engagement and thoughtful program development. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience in data analytics is preferred, along with a willingness to learn and strengthen crash-related programs to improve data collection, analysis, and visualization over time. Most work is performed in an office environment, with occasional field work as needed. Telework and alternative work schedules may be available in accordance with current State policy.

Requirements

• Associate Degree AND four (4) years or more of management experience in one or more the following areas (a) development of program rules and policies; (b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans: (c) program evaluation; or (d) budget preparation OR highway maintenance, engineering, construction, planning or a combination thereof.
• High school diploma or equivalent AND six (6) years or more of management experience in one or more the following areas (a) development of program rules and policies; (b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans: (c) program evaluation; or (d) budget preparation OR highway maintenance, engineering, construction, planning or a combination thereof.
• Some positions may require registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)

Nice To Haves

• strong leadership skills
• attention to detail
• the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience in data analytics
• willingness to learn and strengthen crash-related programs to improve data collection, analysis, and visualization over time

Responsibilities

• lead a small team of data professionals responsible for crash data analysis, visualization, reporting, collection, quality control, and data management
• support and guide the Crash Data Unit while ensuring federal requirements are met and stakeholder needs are addressed
• balances people leadership with hands-on involvement in day-to-day analytical work, helping ensure that analysis tools and related programs are operating effectively and producing meaningful results
• contribute to the continued growth and improvement of crash data programs through stakeholder engagement and thoughtful program development

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees