Transportation Systems Monitoring Unit Manager

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

8d•$7,537 - $11,657•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a Transportation Systems Monitoring Unit Manager to oversee the federally funded Traffic Monitoring System Program. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of traffic data that informs Oregon's planning, engineering, and infrastructure decisions. The position offers valuable management experience and the opportunity to contribute to a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that supports Oregon's communities and economy. ODOT encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

Requirements

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience in research, analysis, and statistics; OR Three years of related experience in research, analysis, and statistics and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience overseeing, supervising, mentoring or coordinating the work of others.
Understanding of traffic counting practices, policies and how traffic count data is used for transportation planning, maintenance and engineering.
Experience collecting, reviewing, analyzing, evaluating or using traffic count data.
Familiarity with traffic monitoring, counting or other roadside transportation equipment and its basic functions.
Must fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.
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.
Will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, 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.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of roadway construction and project delivery procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage up to 16 employees.
Develop statewide traffic counting schedules and manage field staff.
Assign, review and approve team member work.
Manage traffic counting consultant contracts and projects.
Develop policies and procedures to enhance multimodal traffic count program.
Oversee development and maintenance of permanent count station sites.
Develop partnerships with agencies conducting traffic counts.
Develop and maintain the annual State Planning and Research workplan required by FHWA.
Develop statewide traffic counting processes, practices, schedules and equipment needs in coordination with Region traffic engineers.
Validate and approve traffic monitoring data published in the annual Transportation Volume Tables.
Collaborate with Region and Transportation Systems Monitoring Unit staff to achieve program goals.