Travel Data Processing Specialist

WSDOT is currently seeking a Travel Data Processing Specialist to serve as a technical lead for processing, analyzing, and maintaining traffic data. In this role, you will use data analysis, databases, and programming skills to identify and resolve data quality issues, improve processing methods, support reporting, and respond to complex data requests. You will also serve as a resource for other staff by providing training, maintaining procedures, and identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and customer service. The data you work with helps WSDOT, local agencies, research institutions, and federal partners inform policy and planning, improve roadway safety, support research, and guide roadway design.
What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:
Serve as a subject matter expert and lead for travel data processing techniques and procedures, including training staff, monitoring work quality, maintaining procedures, and championing process improvements.
Design and create SQL database queries to address new and recurring data analysis needs.
Process short-duration traffic counts and permanent traffic recorder data by reviewing documentation, estimating traffic volumes, merging data, identifying data issues, and evaluating data accuracy and completeness.
Provide direction to field technicians on data processing procedures and coding requirements, and coordinate resolution of permanent traffic recorder data issues.
Compile traffic data from other WSDOT organizations and incorporate it into office databases.
Extract, compile, format, validate, and document data for internal processes and recurring external reporting.
Maintain data tracking workbooks that provide timely information about permanent traffic recorder status and identified issues.
Coordinate and fulfill internal and external traffic data requests accurately, efficiently, and professionally.
Evaluate data requests, identify available WSDOT resources, develop SQL queries when needed, and document responses.
Support special projects and data analyses that contribute to the goals of the Data Processing and Analysis Section.