Transportation Operations Management Analyst

Important Notice: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Transportation Operations Management Analyst to join our Operations team within the Transportation Engineering and Operations (TE&O) Bureau. TE&O manages over 900 miles of roadway and works to optimize the use of Arlington County’s streets and infrastructure to move people and goods safely and efficiently across all forms of transportation. This position is responsible for evaluating operational safety impacts of temporary and permanent uses of the public right-of-way, administering shared curb space regulations, addressing customer requests, and coordinating signage to enhance safety and accessibility for all roadway users.

Major Job Duties:

• Administer and regulate the County’s right-of-way (ROW) and curb space, addressing traffic impacts from competing requests for temporary and permanent curbside uses, including moving vans, PODs, block parties, special events, parklets, tour buses, and farmers markets.
• Oversee the TE&O Bureau’s as-built plan review process using OnBase or similar tools and lead on-site inspections of signage and pavement markings to ensure assets are accurately documented.
• Lead safety reviews; develop signage and pavement marking concepts; review plans; and provide technical expertise for multimodal urban safety improvement projects, including ADA and pedestrian requirements, bicycle accommodations, transit operations, and curb space uses.
• Develop, review, and evaluate procedural guidelines and technical standards for on-site surveys, operational evaluations, and the application of safety mitigation measures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned in support of program, bureau, and County priorities.

 

The ideal candidate brings working knowledge of MUTCD, proficiency in ArcGIS or equivalent tools, and strong Microsoft Office skills. They are a clear and effective communicator, highly organized and self-motivated, and adept at leveraging industry standards to make timely, evidence-based decisions. They also demonstrate a collaborative, solution-oriented approach to working with stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Public Administration or a related field; and
• Considerable experience in transportation operations focusing on multi-modal access, analysis, and safety.

Substitution(s): Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for educational requirement. A Master's degree or higher may be substituted for some of the experience requirement.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following:

• Using Database Management Systems and GIS programming applications;
• Conducting transportation engineering safety studies; and/or
• Intermediate work zone safety certification, International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification, and a working knowledge of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Green Book, and the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual (VAPM).

Special Requirements

• Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
• Driver's License: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.
• Letter of Interest: A complete application includes a letter of interest. Please attach your letter to this application detailing your background and experience and how they have prepared you for this position.
• Resume Requirement: A complete application includes a resume. Please attach your resume to the application and verify that the details of your application provide further evidence of your experience and qualifications as displayed on your resume.
• Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process.  Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Additional Information

Work hours: This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position with work hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework or flexible work schedule opportunities available upon supervisor approval.   

The official title of this position is: Management Analyst.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

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