Traffic Data Collection & Analysis Supervisor

State of Montana • Helena, MT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is hiring a Traffic Data Collection and Analysis Supervisor. In this role, you will lead the team that collects and turns traffic counts into reliable information used across the department. You will set daily priorities, assign work, coach staff, and keep the program running smoothly and consistently. You will oversee traffic monitoring sites, review and validate data, and make sure results are accurate, well documented, and ready for reporting and decision making. You will also coordinate with internal partners and vendors to plan and support equipment needs, installations, replacements, and purchasing, and you will help improve tools and workflows as needs change. This position reports to the Bureau Chief and directly supervises 9 employees. For a full job description, please contact Tom Skoog at [email protected]. Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include: Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation) Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefits apply on first day of employment For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Planning, Business or a related field.
• 4 years of related program/project management or other related experience.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Alternative combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
• Understanding of how traffic data is collected, checked, and used.
• Familiarity with basic statistics used to spot trends and make estimates.
• Understanding of how traffic data supports planning, design, operations, and reporting.
• Comfort working with data systems and workflows and keeping data organized and consistent.
• Awareness of federal and state reporting expectations for transportation data.
• Understanding of program planning, basic budgeting, and working with contracts.
• Leading and developing employees through clear expectations, coaching, and accountability.
• Planning, prioritizing, and balancing work across multiple deadlines and work types.
• Building simple, repeatable quality checks and maintaining clear documentation.
• Coordinating with vendors and consultants and managing deliverables and performance.
• Analyzing data and communicating results clearly in writing and in conversations.
• Evaluating tools and workflows and improving them for consistency and efficiency.
• Identifying equipment needs and supporting specifications and purchasing decisions.
• Leading a team and delivering steady results across a high-volume workload.
• Making good decisions under pressure and adjusting plans when conditions change.
• Protecting data quality from collection through final reporting.
• Explaining technical work and results in plain language.
• Working effectively with internal partners while holding standards.
• Spotting risks early, putting controls in place, and preventing repeat issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team that collects and turns traffic counts into reliable information
• Set daily priorities
• Assign work
• Coach staff
• Oversee traffic monitoring sites
• Review and validate data
• Coordinate with internal partners and vendors to plan and support equipment needs, installations, replacements, and purchasing
• Help improve tools and workflows as needs change

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment

What This Job Offers

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