Data Collector (New Bern, NC)

Data Collector

How to ApplyYou MUST apply online at s bit.ly 3GlGRlV by June 13 2022 at Midnight EST to be considered. NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.Don t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at s bit.ly NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork.We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 200 reviews. The ChallengeWe are hiring an entry-level data collector to join our Traffic Survey Group (TSG) team Our TSG team conducts specialized traffic data collection and analysis used in our Traffic Monitoring System (TMS). TMS runs our Continuous Coverage and Project Count programs to help us meet NCDOT s traffic data requirements. The data you collect will be used to support our 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 be widely used by other state agencies local governments and the public for other activities. In this role you will Collect traffic counts using portable traffic counters in Craven Greene Pitt Beaufort Lenoir Pamlico Jones Carteret and Onslow counties. Install non-intrusive traffic counters on the roadside in the travel lanes on lightly- to heavily-traveled highways. Install pneumatic tube sensors in the roadway. Collect traffic data at monitoring and project stations. Processes all count data each week from a laptop using vendor and unit software. Manages electronic count files on laptop. What You BringKnowledge of traffic monitoring processes and techniques traffic data types and traffic counter equipment used to collect traffic data. Demonstrated ability to install traffic counters and sensors in the roadway. Computer skills to use a laptop computer printer and Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel & Outlook). Knowledgeable of NCDOT safety practices. Ability to use a hammer to drive large nails. Ability to work independently and complete tasks on schedule. Strength to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to withstand extreme weather and terrain conditions while working. NotesYou will be assigned an alternate workstation at your home and assigned a vehicle and equipment. Extensive daily travel is required. Most field operations will be daily trips but occasional overnight travel is required. Working at night is required on higher volume highways and in certain urban areas. Periodic travel to collect data in urban areas and other areas outside your assigned territory is required. Management PrefersCandidates with a Driver s License. Education & ExperienceHigh school GED diploma or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Questions Call me Chris Moore at (919) 707-0903. Connect to NCDOT Careers onLinkedIn s linkedin.com in ncdot-careers See all NCDOT jobs at s bit.ly ncdotjobs