Transportation Analyst/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) - (Region 8)

Duties Description • Collects and analyzes transportation statistics and information; develops methods of analysis; and prepares reports of findings. Coordinates with the traffic data processing team to ensure timely data availability. Evaluates and summarizes data, including the manipulation of data and information to show the effects of different or altered variables on transportation systems. Develops and maintains data inventory and analysis systems, including supporting documentation, based on Department needs. Reviews crash patterns, severity, and contributing factors. Performs on-site evaluations of roadways, traffic, and environmental conditions. Identifies root causes of safety issues. Reviews and analyzes past reports and other information specific to current assignments. Recommends engineering solutions. Prepares formal safety investigation reports. Supports HSIP and regional safety project rankings. Works with internal and external partners and stakeholders, and responds to inquiries from engineers, planners, and the public regarding traffic issues as necessary. Performs any of the duties of a Transportation Analyst as needed. Additional duties will be discussed during the interview process. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: Transportation Analyst Trainee 1: Four years of experience directly related to highways or transportation in either planning, engineering management, systems analysis or quantitative analysis of transportation or highway systems, and must have included direct responsibility for the preparation of written materials, such as narrative reports, letters of memoranda documenting the accomplishments, or supervision of such activity. Transportation Analyst Trainee 2: Five years of experience directly related to highways or transportation in either planning, engineering management, systems analysis or quantitative analysis of transportation or highway systems, and must have included direct responsibility for the preparation of written materials, such as narrative reports, letters of memoranda documenting the accomplishments, or supervision of such activity. Transportation Analyst 1: Six years of experience directly related to highways or transportation in either planning, engineering management, systems analysis or quantitative analysis of transportation or highway systems, and must have included direct responsibility for the preparation of written materials, such as narrative reports, letters of memoranda documenting the accomplishments, or supervision of such activity. Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview. Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law. Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Emplo…

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