Traffic Monitoring Field Manager (DOT/GO/PINF #21328)

Onsite$75,774 - $113,672/yrPosted 2 weeks ago

Job details

Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$75,774 - $113,672/yr
Posted
2 weeks ago
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About this role

Salary

 

$36.43 - $54.65 Hourly

$75,775 - $113,663 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C10

Posting Details

 
The Traffic Monitoring Program is responsible for collecting, maintaining, and managing vehicle traffic data across New Mexico's roadway system.

As a valued new employee to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), you may be eligible to received three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position exists to ensure that New Mexico maintains a reliable, accurate, and federally compliant system for collecting permanent and continuous traffic data. As transportation decisions increasingly rely on high-quality data, the state must have dedicated oversight to managing the equipment, technology, processes, and personnel involved in capturing this information.

How does it get done?

 
The primary responsibilities of this position will include:

*  Overseeing the permanent and continuous traffic data collection network to ensure all activities comply with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards and are accurately documented.
*  Supervising a team of Engineering Technicians responsible for Inspecting, repairing, and maintaining permanent/continuous traffic data collection equipment, and monitoring contractor performance related to the installation, inspection, and maintenance of this equipment.
*  Collaborating with internal and external customers to support traffic data collection, reporting, and broader department initiatives.
*  Working closely with the Traffic Monitoring Administrative Manager and Traffic Monitoring Analyst Manager to support the overall Traffic Monitoring Program.
*  Assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of the traffic data collection network and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
*  Coordinating resources and procurement activities is needed to ensure timely payment for professional goods and services.
*  Exploring and evaluating options to optimize data collection processes and equipment, including the use of emerging technologies, while ensuring compliance with FHWA requirements.
*  Performing and managing administrative tracking activities to support program operations.

Who are the customers?

 
This role serves:

*  NMDOT leadership, divisions, and districts
*  Federal Highway Administration
*  State and local elected officials
*  Transportation partners and contractors
*  New Mexico motorists and the general public

Ideal Candidate

 
The ideal candidate will have preferred education and/or experience in the following areas:

*  Construction and traffic programs and various types of traffic data collection equipment and technology, including radar, video, and artificial intelligence (Al).
*  Interpreting contract documents, specifications, plans, and standard drawing to manage projects, employees, and vendors.
*  Strong organizational skills; ability to maintain databases for record keeping purposes.
*  Excel, Word, Power Point, and Geographic Information System (GIS) experience.
*  Managing remote employees.
*  Providing work directions to employees and review/audit work done by employees and vendors.
*  Clear and concise communication skills.

Minimum Qualification

 
High School Diploma or equivalent and ten (10) years of relevant experience, six (6) months of which must be supervisory or senior level experience managing projects or assignments. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results.

Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in office/field in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, wind, rain, and snow. May include exposure to: Sunlight, dust, pollen, chemicals, rough/rugged terrain, insects and reptiles, noxious plants and infected trash; exposure to Moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals and/or asphalt and petroleum products; Highway speed/high volume traffic and loud noises; Falls and bruises, considerable physical strain; Heavy lifting; sitting/standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling for extended periods of time may be required. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work may also include being performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage to include working with faxes, copiers and printers. May be required to work irregular hours or emergencies on short notice; willingness to accept change or geographical assignments; interaction with the public, local, county schools and city officials by phone and in person. Possibility of geographic location change.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Andres Saenz Jr., 505-690-2227 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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