Traffic Analyst

Description of Work:

Position Definition: Conducts traffic operations, traffic flow, roadway safety, and parking studies; collects and analyzes traffic incident information, crashes, traffic volume, and speed data, etc.; accumulates historical traffic data in various databases and GIS; establishes and maintains records and inventories; performs related field and office work as it pertains to traffic data collection as well as construction oversight and inspection of smaller neighborhood transportation improvement projects; prepares the submission for all department initiated grants, as well as any grant reconciliation and reimbursement; updates the departments ordinances and regulations; prepares recommendations to improve traffic flow and safety; examines applications for permits and issues same; responds to public inquiries and complaints; prepares specifications and coordinates the installation, replacement and repair of all pavement markings and traffic control signs; and acts as lead role in spearheading the departments safety and education campaign.

Example of Duties:

• Receives oral or written instructions from Director of Transportation, Mobility and Parking or their designee.
• Establishes priorities within work assignments and plans work according to standard procedures.
• Oversees the City’s Crash Monitoring Program, reviews annual crash data and updates reporting.
• Determines high crash rate locations and proposes countermeasures/mitigation to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes.
• Conducts studies to determine the effect of recommended improvements.
• Utilizes computer programs/software for the summarization, analysis, storage, reporting and retrieval of crash and other related traffic data.
• Reviews existing intersection geometries, signing, pavement markings, traffic signal operations and pavement conditions.
• Collects field measurements and survey data for traffic related matters. Obtains traffic volume data (including but not limited to AADT and intersection turning movement counts) vehicle classification data, speed data, bicycle and pedestrian data, and crash data.
• Maintains a complete inventory of all pavement markings and curbside/parking/traffic control signs installed and/or maintained by the Department. Trains field personnel on installation of pavement markings and traffic control signs; instructs, assists and advises field crews to verify that they observe the established procedures, maintain reasonable standards and achieve desirable objectives.
• Prepares conceptual intersection designs, traffic signage plans and parking recommendations.
• Prepares cost estimates and assists in writing specifications.
• Assists in the preparation of parking needs studies, policies and procedures.
• Determines scope of traffic impact assessments for major developments and subsequently reviews these assessments to identify necessary road improvements and any associated costs to the City and developers.
• Formulates comments on Traffic Impact and Access Studies (TAIS) and coordinates meetings with consultants and internal staff.
• Reviews and analyzes planning applications to identify transportation facilities and infrastructure needs.
• Assists with the writing and submission of grant applications.
• Coordinates traffic analysis work for street closures and special event applications.
• Helps determine the traffic impact of street closures and special events and assists the department in the preparation of requirements for traffic accommodation, parking, traffic signal modifications, public information/outreach and any necessary work orders.
• Reviews citizen service requests and inquiries with regard to traffic engineering matters. Initiates field investigations as necessary and analyzes related crash, traffic volume and historical data.
• Prepares traffic investigation reports summarizing these findings.
• Undertakes quality and conformance checks at the various project design drawing stages to ensure projects meet City, State and Federal Requirements.
• Performs various field duties which include inspection and oversight of in-progress construction, and completed work of transportation projects, including any and all reconciliation.

Additional Duties: Attends meetings, make presentations and serves as representative of the Department on various transportation related matters. Holds education classes related to the City of Norwalk traffic ordinances, regulations and safety. Provides assistance to the Principal Engineer, Traffic Engineer and/or their designee.

Supervised By: Receives general supervision from the Director of Transportation, Mobility and Parking or their designee.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the federal Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
  (MUTCD).
• Knowledge of Construction practices, procedures, field
  survey.
• Knowledge of Computer productivity software, including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and presentation software.
• Ability to apply principles of traffic engineering to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schematic form.
• Ability to make computations and measurements, interpret engineering drawings, survey notes, and other engineering data accurately.
• Ability to use GIS and drafting software (CADD software preferred).
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with the public, City officials and other employees.
• Lift objects weighing 10 to 25 pounds and work in poor weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or Business Administration with course work in traffic engineering and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in traffic safety and planning; or in lieu thereof, any combination of education and practical traffic engineering experience equal to eight (8) years.

Special Licenses/Certifications and/or Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certifications: Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Certification by International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA )for Work Zone Traffic Control Safety OR Connecticut Road Master Program Work Zone Safety Certificate within one (1) year of employment. IMSA Level I and Level II Signs and Markings Certification within one (1) year of employment. Failure to obtain and maintain required licenses and certifications may result in termination.

Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

This position is a Grade 10.