Transportation Analyst - Traffic Operations

WSP•Jersey City, NJ

11h•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Transportation Analyst to support traffic operation services for the Transportation Management Center (PA-TMC) for the Port Authority New York-New Jersey (PANYNJ). This role operates within a 24/7 staffed environment and requires monitoring, evaluating, and disseminating information regarding traffic conditions and incidents. The analyst will coordinate with various transportation agencies and emergency services, monitor video displays and intelligent transportation systems, and generate reports and notifications. Accuracy and timely transfer of information to subsequent shifts and relevant personnel are critical.

Requirements

Background in traffic operations, including prior traffic operations/transportation related field experience.
3+ years of relevant experience.
High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Desirable experience should include past coordination with operations staff, technicians, engineers, and/or law enforcement on work assignments.
Candidates must take Certified International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Transportation Center System Specialist Level II and Incident Command System (ICS 100 and ICS 200) courses within 180 days of hiring.

Responsibilities

Monitor, evaluate, and disseminate information concerning emergency and non-emergency traffic conditions and incidents.
Provide information to supervisors to assess congestion levels and incident condition severity.
Assist with coordination with other transportation agencies (e.g., NYCDOT, NYSDOT, MTA, NJDOT, NJ Turnpike, NJ Transit, NJ State Police, TRANSCOM, State and local police, fire/rescue, media) via phone, email, and/or two-way radio monitoring.
Actively monitor video displays to maintain situational awareness.
Monitor planned special events.
Operate and monitor intelligent transportation systems equipment such as closed circuit television (CCTV) and vehicle detection systems (VDS).
Monitor real-time traffic data, document traffic flow conditions, and communicate this to PA Staff and other transportation agencies.
Generate reports and notifications including entries into Transcom’s T-Rex platform, Everbridge/PA Alerts, U.O.C. Notifications, Daily Monitoring Reports, Incident Tracking Forms, and real-time entries into 3rd party mapping apps (Waze, TomTom).
Ensure complete and accurate transfer of information to subsequent shift personnel.
Notify PA personnel according to established procedures.
Check equipment operation at the start of a shift, note malfunctions, and request repairs.
Notify appropriate Port Authority department of any computer system related problems.
Monitor and assist co-workers to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information.
Properly operate and utilize equipment required to perform assigned duties.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.