Traffic Data Collection Engineer (Civil Engineer V)

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series prepare or review plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects; prepare and/or review reports, studies and analytical data; perform calculations relating to engineering problems; perform engineering surveys; inspect construction and/or maintenance work; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to perform professional engineering duties in such areas as highways, bridges, buildings and facilities all in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulations and standards.

Please note - due to the operational/field nature of this position, the selected candidate should expect to be on site or in office 5 days per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily functions of the Statewide Traffic Data Collection (TDC) Section in accordance with the FHWA's Traffic Monitoring Guide. This includes the scheduling and implementation of the coverage, ramp, and special counting programs. Ensure that all counts from this program are uploaded into MassDOT’s traffic data platform (MS2). Provides quality assurance/quality checks (QA/QC) on all data before it is made available to the public.

• Project manager for the Statewide Telemetry Program Support Services contract, contract # 116428. Ensures invoices are processed in a timely manner, provides guidance and direction to the consultant.

• Project and database manager for MassDOT’s traffic data platform (MS2). Shows proficiency and understands all aspects of MassDOT’s traffic data platform (MS2).

• Project and database manager for the turning movement database (Miovision). Ensures all turning movement count data is uploaded into MS2.

• Responsible for developing and managing the State Planning and Research (SPR) TDC Program using the online portal that tracks staff reporting and yearly budget for TDC expenditures.

• Responsible for moving vendor created maintenance management database for continuous count stations into VueWorks to track maintenance activities at all permanent count stations.

• Coordinates the work activity necessary to complete project related requests for traffic data, including analysis and finalization of data and preparing correspondence to the originating unit.

• Coordinate with MassDOT GIS group and the TDC consultant to maintain Active Traffic Count Station Application.

• Liaison between other MassDOT business units in the development of transportation plans by reviewing requests for data and presenting ways to fulfill the requirements needed to get the requested results. This includes reviewing plans, presenting recommendations with follow-through to the presentation of data.

• Assists in the processing of Vendor purchase and payments. Shows proficiency in filling out the required financial forms and processes required to procure and extend vendor contracts. Keeps accurate, up to date records on all vendors, vendor purchases and payments. Processes vendor purchases and payments using MMARS.  This includes encumbering funds, creating payments and modifications for equipment, supplies and services.

• Responsible for implementation of special count field operations and ordering Turn Studies through Vendor’s web site. Responsible for uploading all special counts and vendor counts into MassDOT’s traffic data platform (MS2).

• Responsible for all QA/QC checks and resolving any issues that arise with continuous count station data and the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) and Travel Monitoring Analysis System (TMAS) data submittal.

• Trains staff in proper traffic data collection techniques and analysis procedures. Makes sures all Standard Operator Procedures (SOP) and guidelines are kept up to date. Develop any missing SOPs and guidelines.

• Ensure that field crews are adequately trained in Work Zone safety as it pertains to the TDC section. Works with Safety Team to provide yearly training to field staff on Work Zone safety for co