Address:  1221 S. 2nd Ave, Tucson AZ 85713

Salary Range: $48,900.08 - $53,900.08 

Anticipated Salary:  $53,900.08

Grade: 20

Closing Date: March 21, 2025

The Traffic Studies Analyst position works within the Southern Traffic Engineering Region reporting to the Assistant Regional Traffic Engineer. This position is responsible for performing traffic studies, traffic control plan review, work order development, data collection and analysis, and other duties as assigned. This position corresponds with internal and external customers. This position helps ensure that proper traffic engineering standards and guidelines are applied to enhance traffic safety and operations for the motoring public.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Collect and analyze data related to traffic engineering studies. Produce written reports (i.e. Road Safety Audits) including recommendations for roadway modifications, signing, striping, traffic signals, crosswalks, crash analysis, roadway lighting and roadway inspections. Produce signing and striping work orders for field personnel. Review construction plans during design and review process.

Review and inspection of traffic control plans, signing/striping layouts, signing plans and engineering plans. Produce detailed engineering computer 20
drawings for traffic engineering reports and roadway improvements. Perform electronic filing and other organizational tasks. Answer and address citizen requests as needed. Perform special assignments as needed. Representing traffic engineering at meetings with other ADOT units, other state agencies, outside agencies contractors and consultants.

• Knowledge of work zone traffic control, traffic engineering
  standards, guidelines & applications, research techniques,
  crash record review, roadway planning & design,
  legal file search, and continuous improvement principles.
• Computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and
  PowerPoint, Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, and Adobe
  Acrobat.

Skills in:

• Operating traffic counting equipment and radar speed data
  collection equipment.
• Oral and written Communication.
• Problem Solving.

Ability in:

• Operate a state vehicle.
• Carry out assignments without direct supervision.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Eagerness and willingness to learn new skills.
• Team-oriented and proactive.
  
  

The KSAs would normally be acquired through formal training. Completion of a 2 year Community College/Vocational School Program is preferred for the job with an emphasis on pre-engineering course work and/or four years of experience in traffic safety studies; OR two years of experience equivalent to the Engineering Plans Technician or Permits Technician 3 or Highway Operations Technician 3.

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).
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.