Senior Traffic Studies Specialist - St. Louis District

Position closes 04/25/2025

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Traffic Management Center - 14301 South Outer Forty, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Why you’ll love this position:

The senior traffic studies specialist leads the collection of traffic related data; analyzes data for causes and recommends remedial action; and leads the signing and striping and/or signal and lighting special crews. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

Special Considerations and Qualifications not stated in Job Specifications:

• Collects and analyzes mobility assets, life expectancies of mobility equipment and strategies to determine the effective use of funding.
• Leads district mobility planning process to prioritize, scope and estimate mobility asset needs.
• Develops and communicates the annual district mobility plan for all District mobility assets.
• Coordinates efforts between various departments and Core Teams to develop and implement a mobility asset management plan for the district.

What you’ll do:

• Prepares transportation related reports, correspondence, records, and presentations for internal and external customers.
• Meets with developers, contractors, utility companies, or consultants to discuss proposed projects; meets with local governmental agencies and the media to discuss transportation related issues.
• Directs the activities of traffic data collection, signing, pavement marking, and signal and lighting operations.
• Conducts traffic studies; coordinates traffic engineering staff in the review, query, and analysis of traffic data to identify concerns and recommend transportation improvements to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Designs and/or develops layout of traffic control devices; reviews plans for proper design and application of traffic control devices; and supports project development by serving on multiagency, quick action, and core teams.

All you need for success:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Four years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Contact Details: kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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