SENIOR TRAFFIC ANALYST

 DEFINITION

 Under  supervision, directs the conduct of simple traffic  survey
 and    traffic   investigations,   analyzes   data   from    such
 investigations,  and makes recommendations regarding  same;  does
 related work as required.

 NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
 illustrative  purposes only.  A particular  position  using  this
 title   may   not  perform  all  duties  listed   in   this   job
 specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the  job  may
 not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Takes  the  lead  in  a  group of clerk enumerators  and  traffic
 analysts  involved in conducting field traffic surveys  including
 parking  practices,  speed, volume, and  behavior  practices,  in
 conducting office accident analyses operations, and in  gathering
 mass transportation information.

 Gives  assignments and instructions to staff, and supervises  the
 performance of their work.

 Reviews reports and proposals for completeness and accuracy.

 Makes  field investigations and studies of all types  of  traffic
 conditions and problems.

 Review  proposed traffic ordinances and resolutions to  determine
 conformity to sound traffic principles.

 Investigates  efficiency of the operation  of  several  types  of
 traffic  regulatory and control methods and devices,  reports  on
 their   conformance  to  standards,  and  makes   recommendations
 concerning their improvement and use.

 Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical  and
 other   reports   of  traffic  conditions  including   accidents,
 problems,   and  plans  containing  findings,  conclusions,   and
 recommendations.

 Maintains essential records and files.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or  manual  recording and information  systems  used  by  the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      Three  (3) years of experience in engineering, drafting,  or
 traffic control work or in responsible traffic investigation work
 from the point of view of traffic regulation and control.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees  will  be required to possess a driver's  license
 valid  in  New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,  rather
 than  employee  mobility, is necessary to perform  the  essential
 duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge  of New Jersey laws, rules, and regulations  pertaining
 to traffic control and regulation after a period of training.
 Knowledge  of  traffic  control and regulatory  problems  in  New
 Jersey and the jurisdiction after a period of training.

 Knowledge of varied types of devices, equipment, and methods used
 in traffic control.

 Knowledge  of  equipment devices and procedures  used  in  making
 traffic investigations, surveys, and studies including studies of
 speed, parking, and of driver behavior.

 Knowledge of statistical theory, methods, and procedures used  in
 traffic survey.

 Ability  to  analyze and apply traffic control laws,  rules,  and
 regulations.

 Ability  to  evaluate  traffic control  devices,  equipment,  and
 practices.

 Ability  to make field visits, inspections, surveys, and  studies
 involved  in  the  investigation and analysis of traffic  control
 problems  and existing and/or proposed traffic control  equipment
 and procedures.

 Ability to perform statistical analysis.

 Ability  to  prepare  clear,  technically  sound,  accurate,  and
 informative statistical and other reports.

 Ability to maintain essential records and files.

 Ability  to  learn to utilize various types of electronic  and/or
 manual  recording  and information systems used  by  the  agency,
 office, or  related units.

 Ability  to  read,  write, speak, understand, or  communicate  in
 English  sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this  position.
 American   Sign  Language or Braille may also  be  considered  as
 acceptable forms of  communication.

 Persons  with  mental or physical disabilities  are  eligible  as
 long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  
 If the accommodation cannot be made because it  would cause
 the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
03622
L
C
  
N/A
08
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 4/15/1997