About the position
This position is accountable for the review, updating, statistical validity, data quality control, reporting of the data required for the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) as required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the preparation of the annual HPMS submittal data, other HPMS reporting and other inventory data item reviews. The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Highway Analyst. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Reviews, analyzes, and updates the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) data to improve the accuracy and completeness of the HPMS submittal.
- Develops procedures for the timely preparation of the year-end inventory file closure and HPMS data submittal to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) including other documents, statistics, and reports as required for the HPMS system and annual publications.
- Utilizes Microsoft Access databases to summarize and report inventory data to satisfy a broad range of user requests.
- Interprets HPMS system requirements and guidelines provided by the FHWA to ensure compliance of Illinois data.
- Maintains a professional relationship with district office, other central office personnel within the department and with the FHWA to effectively coordinate and satisfy the inventory data requirements.
- Utilizes geographical information systems (GIS) applications and other geographical based software to assist in the review of the inventory data and produces GIS based plots and reports as required.
- Maintains a statistically balanced sample adequacy size of HPMS road segments by monitoring the samples within the different categories.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
- Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in general/liberal studies, business, business administration, marketing, mathematics, statistics, public administration, geographic information systems (GIS), computer information, management information systems, computer science, communication; OR Completion of two years of college PLUS two years of experience in research, GIS, extracting, analyzing, and summarizing data, or any combination thereof; OR Six years of experience in research, GIS, extracting, analyzing, and summarizing data, or any combination thereof.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Occasional statewide travel with occasional overnight stays.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), ArcGIS or other GIS systems.
- Ability to generate summary information, maps, and charts for data quality reviews.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to analyze federal and state data regulations to comply with reporting requirements.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff.
- Strong planning, problem resolution, and organizational skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- 12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn 12 paid Sick Days annually
- New Employees earn 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
- Employees earn 3 paid Personal Days annually
- 13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
