Transportation Analyst (Multiple Positions)

United States Department of Transportation • Salem, OR

293d • $5,392 - $8,359 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking two Transportation Analysts to conduct analysis, work with transportation models, and support the development and reporting of performance measures. This position is housed within the Transportation Planning Analysis Unit (TPAU), which provides essential analysis and technical support to inform policy, planning, project development, and system operation activities. TPAU has developed several nationally recognized tools and models. The role offers an opportunity to gain critical engineering experience while working with a collaborative team.

Requirements

• Completion of and passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• One year of experience applying professional engineering theory, principles, and methods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing, developing, and statistically analyzing data.
• Experience conducting transportation planning analysis including applying technical methods, tools, and models.
• Experience preparing technical products, documents, and effectively communicating technical information to varied audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team setting and managing multiple work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Support development and application of transportation models including the statewide integrated model (SWIM), VisionEval, and travel demand models.
• Perform transportation facility and system analysis (e.g., safety, multimodal, traffic, environmental).
• Use Geographic Information System (GIS), database tools, and scripts to develop, report, and display data.
• Support the development and reporting of transportation system performance measures.
• Support development and maintenance of technical procedures, guidance, tools, and platforms—including ODOT's Analysis Procedures Manual (APM).
• Prepare and present technical deliverables including reports, memos, procedures, and guidelines.
• Review and comment on technical deliverables and scopes of work prepared by others.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid leave
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree