North Carolina Dept of Transportation Hiring for Data Collector at Craven County, NC Full Time

“As of June 1, 2022, the new pay grade and salary range will be NC04 $31,200 – $51,525.
Salaries will be determined using this salary range”

The Traffic Survey Group of the Transportation Planning Division is a specialized traffic data collection and analysis group that manages a Traffic Monitoring System (TMS) comprised of a Continuous, Coverage, and Project Count Program for meeting the general traffic data requirements of NCDOT. Traffic monitoring data is used to support, but not limited to, the following: systems planning for urban and rural planning studies, validation of travel demand models, analysis for air quality conformity, project prioritization, traffic forecasting, pavement monitoring, safety analysis, commercial motor vehicle enforcement, research, and is widely used by other state agencies, local governments, and the public for other activities. The Traffic Survey Group is responsible for managing all activities related to developing, planning, processing, analyzing, and reporting required to manage the TMS. Activities associated with meeting this responsibility include designing, managing, planning, collecting, analyzing, and publishing traffic monitoring data.

Responsible for collecting traffic counts using portable traffic counters. The position is assigned an alternate workstation at their home and assigned a vehicle and equipment. Extensive daily travel is required. Most field operations will be daily trips, but overnight travel is required periodically. Ability to use a hammer to drive large nails. Ability to work independently and complete tasks on schedule. Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while performing duties

Traffic data collection activities include:

1. Traffic volume counts
2. Non-intrusive sensors along the Interstate
3. Other duties as assigned

Primary assignment is a volume count data collection territory that includes Craven, Greene, Pitt, Beaufort, Lenoir, Pamlico, Jones, Carteret, Onslow Counties. This position is required to install traffic counters on the roadside in the travel lanes on lightly to heavily traveled highways. Working at night is required on higher volume highways and in certain urban areas. Most of the portable traffic counters require the installation of pneumatic tube sensors in the roadway. This position collects traffic data at regular monitoring stations and at project stations. Processes all count data each week from a laptop using vendor and unit software. Manages electronic count files on laptop. Periodic travel to collect data in urban areas and other areas outside of assigned territory is required.

This is a permanent position with the state of North Carolina that offers all available state benefits including vacation and sick leave.

Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of traffic monitoring processes and techniques.
• Knowledgeable of traffic data types and traffic counter equipment used to collect traffic data.
• Demonstrated ability to install traffic counters and sensors in the roadway.
• Demonstrated ability to use laptop computers, printers and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook to communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
• Knowledgeable of NCDOT safety practices

Additional Expectations:
Management prefers applicants with a valid driver license.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.