Traffic Data Technician - Jobs in Dartmouth, NS

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Job PostingHalifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent position for a Traffic Data Technician in Traffic Management. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic applicationThis position reports to the Supervisor Road Safety & Transportation, with functional direction by the Traffic Data Analyst. The Traffic Data Technician provides support to Traffic Management as well as other HRM Business Units in their various activities pertaining to the regional roadway network through the collection, analysis, storage, retrieval and reporting of traffic related data. The Traffic Data Technician is responsible for carrying out and providing technical support for all types of traffic data collection activities including, but not limited to, traffic volume studies (daily volume and peak hour), speed studies, origin / destination studies, parking studies, signal warrants, stop sign warrants, left-turn investigations, etc. This position requires a team player with an eye for detail and analytical skills.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arranges and participates in traffic engineering surveys related to vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist volumes, travel patterns and speeds.
• Carries out field installations of traffic data collection equipment.
• Accesses data from permanent and temporary traffic count stations.
• Processes and analyses data collected in the field and prepares it for input into the database.
• Prepares summary reports related to traffic data.
• Responds to requests from internal HRM staff, other levels of government, consultants, commercial business operators and residents related to traffic volume data.
• Assists the Traffic Management group in evaluations of traffic engineering measures.
• Assists the Traffic Data Analyst to schedule and prioritize the work to be carried out as part of the traffic data collection program.
• Performs regular maintenance on traffic data collection equipment.
• Maintains up to date inventories of all data collection equipment, hardware and supplies.
• Provides regular reports to the Traffic Data Analyst related to equipment condition and hardware/supply inventories.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12. Post-secondary education in a related field would be considered an asset.
• One to two years experience in a technical position related to traffic/transportation operations and/or traffic data collection and analysis would be considered an asset.
• Must have and maintain a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License, own and be willing to use a personal vehicle during work hours, for work purposes, with reimbursement in accordance with HRM Local Travel Policy.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the various studies used in the collection of traffic data.
• Sound knowledge of the setup and operation of various types of traffic data collection equipment.
• General knowledge of Traffic Engineering principles associated with traffic data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation.
• Ability to work with computers, with proficiency in word processing, spread sheets, and data bases.
• Working knowledge of GIS applications.
• Physical ability to lift, install, and maneuver equipment in varying environments.
• Thorough knowledge of the geography of the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.HRM takes the health and safety of its job applicants and employees seriously. Where possible, recruitment testing and interviews will be done by way of phone, video conference, or other virtual means to assist with and encourage social distancing. For applicants with concerns about computer or internet access or to request another accommodation to the recruitment process, please contact your HR representative or jobs@halifax.ca.COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking; Communication; Customer Service; Organization and Planning; Teamwork and Cooperation; Values and Ethics; Valuing Diversity; Visioning, Strategic Thinking and Innovation.WORK STATUS: One (1) permanent, full time positionHOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; 35 hours per weekSALARY: Level 4; $25.24 per hour as per the NSUPE Local 13 Collective AgreementWORK LOCATION: 21 Mount Hope Avenue, DartmouthCLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Tuesday November 22, 2022This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.(position #78628623)Quick Apply

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