TRANSportation Planner/ANAlyst

* THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation, Planning and Program Development Division is hiring for a Transportation Planner/Analyst 5 located in Carson City, NV. Under general direction, administer the programs in the Road Data and Research Unit, including the statewide Highway Performance System (HPMS), Road Classification, Video/Lidar, Traffic Counts Program, Truck Counts, Special Studies, Modeling, Research Library, Research Program and Agreements, Product Evaluation, Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), and field units associated with these units. The position will be responsible for providing direction and oversight of unit budgets and staffing, and for ensuring that all units report to FHWA as mandated at designated times. The position will directly supervise three Assistant Chiefs who function as the day-to-day managers of the units within this group. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and do not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position.

Transportation Planner/Analysts participate in transportation system analysis, a continuing comprehensive and cooperative planning process, research programs or projects, safety programs and/or related functional areas as mandated by, and within the guidelines of, federal, State and local authorities; monitor, develop and implement State and federal funding and programming/planning requirements and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, statistics, economics or related field and seven years of professional experience in two or more of the following: transportation analysis, planning or research programs; developing studies, reports and master plans; collecting and analyzing data; forecasting trends and developments; developing alternatives to achieve goals and identifying available financing. Two years of the required experience must be in a management capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR two years of experience as a Transportation Planner/Analyst IV in Nevada State service.

Job Duties

Participate in the development of studies, reports, or long-range and short-range planning documents concerning specific transportation systems utilizing state-of-the-art computerized systems and software; conduct research, collect, analyze and disseminate safety data, traffic count data, road data, and forecast trends and developments, make recommendations, and develop transportation alternatives to achieve department and division goals and identify financing; monitor and adjust the planning programs to ensure timeliness, relevancy and accuracy in addressing current and future transportation needs.

Provide management oversight for consultant and service providers and assistance to public and private entities in applying for State and federal funds; participate in selecting recipients and monitor recipient performance; review financial reports and conduct physical inspections of the operation/project to ensure compliance with program regulations and specifications.

Oversee the installation and/or operation of equipment that collects field data such as traffic speed, volume, system characteristics, and global positioning.

Conduct various transportation system, traffic engineering, safety, and planning studies to facilitate movement of people and goods; compile and analyze data; prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.

Coordinate and/or conduct training sessions for department staff regarding equipment usage and/or program procedures, goals and requirements.

Provide information and outreach activities to the public and governmental agencies regarding transportation system related matters and services through training, correspondence, newsletters, published reports, public meetings, and a variety of public outreach efforts; conduct inspections and reviews in accordance with applicable regulations.

Use collaboration skills to coordinate all Statewide, regional and local needs in each of the multimodal areas; aviation, bicycles, freight, motorists, pedestrians, rail and transit modes.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general direction, incumbents are responsible for administering at least three major planning sections within the Department of Transportation including day-to-day operations and planning and coordinating elements of the program areas such as budgeting, fiscal management, and developing an effective and efficient work environment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: federal laws and regulations regarding transportation systems, analysis, research, planning, and federal fund administration; State budgetary process; principles and practices of personnel management; the department’s Affirmative Action plan.

Ability to: plan, organize and administer programs and activities; work collaboratively with representatives of other State agencies, federal and local jurisdictions, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.

Recruiter Contact Information: Stephanie Swanson - ***email_hidden***

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Do you have any of the following?

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, statistics, economics or related field and seven years of professional experience in two or more of the following: transportation analysis, planning or research programs; developing studies, reports and master plans; collecting and analyzing data; forecasting trends and developments; developing alternatives to achieve goals and identifying available financing. Two years of the required experience must be in a management capacity.
• Two years of experience as a Transportation Planner/Analyst 4 in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• None of the above.

A valid Nevada drivers' license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question