Temporary Research Analyst - ITD

State of IdahoIdaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

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Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) currently has multiple opportunities for a Temporary Research Analyst. This position is responsible for coordinating, collecting, processing, and analyzing roadway data across the state transportation system. In this position, the incumbent will be part of a team responsible for operating, maintaining, and calibrating the Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), Pavement Friction Test (PFT), Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Profiler/Video Van equipment. The equipment is used to complete tests on the state highway system. This testing provides the Idaho Transportation Department with information for project planning, research, and safety.

NOTE: This is a non-benefited temporary position and will require a driver record review.

Example of Duties

• Uses highway plans and specifications, GIS maps and aerial photographs for highway maintenance or engineering activities

• Performs materials testing by driving and operating the FWD, PFT, GPR and Profiler Van for the Department, collecting data for the state highway system, and collecting data for special requests annually

• Computes, checks, and verifies computer data

• May direct the work of others assigned to assist with testing operations

• Prepares maps, reports and schedules showing collection routes with mile posting

• Prepares reports or makes presentations to ITD employees, officials and others as requested

• Performs calibration, maintenance checks and minor repairs on equipment

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and/or, mechanical issues related to vehicle operation

This position requires

• Working in all types of weather conditions, under hazardous conditions, on congested highways, around operating equipment and in a noisy environment

• Irregular shifts, overtime, and some weekends

• 50% - 75% travel requiring weekday overnight stays is required

• Physically demanding tasks such as carrying heavy objects

• Sitting and riding in a vehicle for extended periods of time while accurately monitoring multiple computer screens

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with data collection, database management, data quality control and data transfer

• Proficiency using laptop computers and standard Microsoft Office software applications

• Vocational background (ex. welding/fabrication, electronics, hydraulics, automotive repair, heavy equipment operation)

• Experience operating equipment at highway speeds and/or in traffic

• Experience driving a high-profile vehicle

• Able to effectively communicate with co-worker and the public on a frequent basis

• Good knowledge of research methods; principles of statistics; sampling theory and probability theory.

• Experience in writing analytical (research) reports or materials; compiling and analyzing statistical data and drawing conclusions; using statistical software or spreadsheet software to perform statistical analysis; interpreting and communicating (orally and in writing) statistical material into information usable by a target audience

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY/TTD: 711), or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.