Strategic Transportation Analyst,,,3847

Strategic Transportation Analyst
Job Number: 3847
Classification Title: Methods Analyst II
Open Date: Sep 1, 2009
Closing Date - 11:00 p.m. on: Sep 15, 2009
Union: CSU 52
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Department:Evaluation and Monitoring Section (Transportation Department)

Work Location(s) Century Place, 13th Floor (244)9803 - 102A AvenueEdmonton, T5J 3A3
Description:
Do you have experience analyzing and reporting data on the usage and performance of a transportation system? Are you interested in advancing the development of new transportation monitoring technologies and techniques reporting to the General Supervisor Strategic Monitoring & Analysis?
Responsibilities include:
Analyzing transportation data such as speeds, volumes, vehicle classifications, occupancy rates, travel times and parking to identify trends and patterns
Developing performance measures that are used to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the transportation system and the Transportation Master Plan
Developing information reports that are used to support transportation planning functions
Establishing relationships with other municipalities to share information on best practices and strategies
Researching and developing new transportation monitoring technologies and techniques including evaluating cost effectiveness, recommending data collection and summary processes, developing training plans and presentations
Reviewing data on a regular basis with the intention of developing new improved data
Identifying clients' reporting requirements, documenting the requirements, explaining business practices, and gaining Information Technology acceptance
Preparing request for proposals for the purchase or development of new transportation monitoring technologies or software solutions
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (preferably at the Master's level) in a relevant discipline such as Urban Geography, Economics, Planning, Statistics, Mathematics, Science or Business Administration
Minimum of 4 years experience in data analysis and developing reports including 6 months experience in at least one of these areas: travel monitoring, transportation planning, economic/financial assessment, and travel surveys
Knowledge of travel monitoring, surveying methodologies, research techniques, and transportation planning and operations
Proficiency with software including Microsoft office, spreadsheet creation and analysis, graphs and manipulation of data extracted from various sources
Excellent Research and analytical skills to analyze data, prepare reports, and conduct audits
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members and clients
Note: Applicants may be tested. A valid class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Drivers License or operators licensing equivalent recognized by the Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation, Alta. Reg. 320/2002 is required.

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program.

Salary Range: 21M, Salary Grade: 030, $35.53 - $44.89 (Hourly), $2,398.21 - $3,030.28 (Bi-Weekly), $62,593.220- $79,090.24 (Annually). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

General: Civic Service Union 52 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office. The City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity. Those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

The Province of Alberta is a signatory to the federal Agreement on Internal Trade and the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with British Columbia. The City of Edmonton will accept extra-provincial qualifications which are accepted by Alberta regulatory authorities and legislation in accord with those Agreements. For more information, kindly contact Government of Alberta, Advanced Education and Technology with respect to trade requirements, or the Alberta professional regulatory body responsible for certification.

Human Resources Consultant: DP,AH