Traffic Safety Analysis Engineer

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Arizona Department of Transportation
Phoenix, AZ, United States

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Web Site: https://azdot.gov/

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Title:

Traffic Safety Analysis Engineer

Location:

Phoenix, AZ 

Salary:

88,500.00-93,500.00

Job ID:

87658
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Job Description:

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT) Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team Job Summary: The position performs network screening and analysis of crash data including frequency, rate and predictive modeling (using Safety Analyst or other predictive modeling softwares). In addition, this position is responsible to review data, import annual data, run the analysis in Safety Analyst (or other predictive modeling ADOT applications), coordinate with MPD and ITG to support data for predictive modeling. The position is responsible for production of annual network screening listings and evaluation of listings for dispositions and possible resolution of crash locations. The position is responsible for training, implementation and integration of predictive modeling into crash evaluation and network screening process. The position also performs engineering design work including optimization using tools such as IHSDM, ISATe or other optimization software to recommend and/or refine safety countermeasures. Lastly, this position estimates the construction cost of various suggested enhancements and determines the Benefit/Cost ratios associated with the proposed safety enhancements. This position is responsible to conduct crash analysis, design exception reports, crash data queries to support various ADOT project and ADOT Divisions Researches new or promising technologies or techniques for safety enhancement and provides background and briefing on new technologies. The position writes official memos, reports and presentations of the safety projects. The position also supervises and guides staff to conduct safety analysis. Job Duties: Works on Safety Analyst, ADOT predictive modeling networking tool. Involves review of data, develop network screening listings using predictive methods, presenting the results and working on data with MPD and ITG to support safety analyst data import.Conducts network screening and analysis of crash data including frequency, rate and predictive modeling methods.Conducts safety design optimization and alternative/ near term analysis of proposed or pending engineering projects using IHSDM, ISATe or similar programs.Conducts crash analysis, design exception memos, crash data requests, develop preliminary cost estimates for proposed safety enhancements for determining benefit/cost ratios.Produces official memos, reports and presentations of the safety projects. Supervises and supports staff to ensure accurate completion of work and compliance with ADOT work standards and policies.Complete all required job-related ADOT employee training, provide training to other team members as applicable, and/or attend project or section meetings. Complete all other miscellaneous tasks and assigned duties related to Traffic Safety Section. Reply or respond to customers in a timely manner, by phone or email. May drive a vehicle in the course and scope of State business.Other duties as assigned as related to the position. The Ideal candidate for this position will have: Preferred be a registered Professional Engineer (Civil Engineering preferred) in the State of Arizona or eligible for reciprocity. Pre-Employment Requirements: This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11). If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).