Job Description - Research Technician III - Transportation Center (21000000LH) ****

Research Technician III - Transportation Center - 21000000LH **Description**

**Traffic Data Collection Technician**

**Regular Full-time, Market Range 03**

**Traffic Data Collection Technician Center for Transportation Research**

The Center for Transportation Research (CTR) is seeking a technician to collect traffic data under a contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). This position will primarily work in TDOTs Region 2, a large area that includes the cities of Chattanooga, Crossville, Tullahoma, and Athens, among others (visit to see a map of the TDOT regions). Applicants should reside in or near this region. This position will also assist with traffic data collection activities in other regions of the state on an as-needed basis.

Primary job duties include field collection of traffic data, data entry and reporting, and support for other sponsor or university activities. Typical traffic data collection activities include:

* ensure data collection vehicle is supplied properly with equipment and supplies (traffic counters, road tubes, chains, locks, clamps, nails, etc.)

* travel to designated locations where traffic counters are to be placed

* proper placement and setup of pneumatic count tubes and electronic traffic counter

* return to previous sites in a timely manner to collect count equipment and retrieve data

* forward traffic count data to TDOT staff on a weekly basis

* conduct other traffic data collection activities, including manual intersection turning movement counts, on an as-needed basis

This position will require daily travel with frequent overnight and statewide travel. The position holder will report to a supervisor within CTR but must also communicate and coordinate activities with multiple TDOT staff members.

**Qualifications**

**Required Qualifications and Skills**

**Education:** High school diploma or GED

**Experience:** Two to three years of prior full-time work is experience is required. Prior traffic data collection experience is preferred but not required.

**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

* the ability to perform labor intensive field work in a variety of weather conditions

* knowledge of Windows-based computers and common office productivity software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and email clients such as Microsoft Outlook

* the ability to read and translate printed road maps

* the ability to travel on a daily basis with frequent overnight travel

* strong communication skills

* attention to detail

* the ability to work independently without frequent interaction with supervisors

Other Conditions of Employment: Valid drivers license

**Job**

Research Technical **Primary Location**

US-Tennessee-Chattanooga **Organization**

Transportation Center **Schedule**

Full-time Campus/Institute Knoxville **Job Posting**

Apr 22, 2021, 9:45:56 PM **EEO/AA Statement /Non-Discrimination Statement**

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.