Traffic Engineering Analyst

Position Summary Responsible for analyzing traffic patterns, conducting studies to improve traffic flow, and recommending solutions to enhance roadway safety and efficiency. It involves data collection, modeling, and collaboration with various stakeholders to develop traffic management strategies.

What You Will Do

• Conducts traffic volume data collection and analysis, including peak hour turn movement counts and related tasks.
• Analyzes data from the permit system, identifies issues, and suggests improvements.
• Maintains the Traffic Engineering crash database, including identifying high-crash locations and preparing collision diagrams using Diexsys software.
• Travels independently to coordinate work and tasks with other employees involved in data collection, field inspections, maintenance, enforcement, and other traffic-related duties.
• Prepares comprehensive traffic volume maps and associated reports for the entire county, including conducting site visits to gather relevant data.
• Reviews commercial site plans to ensure conformity with Pueblo County Code and relevant policies and standards from a traffic perspective.
• Addresses citizen complaints, concerns, and inquiries through telephone, electronic mail, or face-to-face communication.
• Performs reviews and conducts field inspections of temporary traffic control plans (methods of managing traffic).
• Performs additional tasks as assigned, including filling in for other staff as necessary and/or required.

What You Have REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree From an accredited four-year college or university in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field required.
• Valid Driver's License required.

PREFERRED EXPERIEINCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Minimum One (1) year or more Professional experience with acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting traffic data preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully pass background check
• Valid Colorado Driver's License within 60 days of hire required.
• Traffic Control Technician (TCT), American Traffic Safety Services Association or Colorado Department of Transportation within 6 months of hire required.
• Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS), American Traffic Safety Services Association or Colorado Department of Transportation within 1 year of hire required.

What Pueblo County Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)