Office of Transportation Data-Transportation Specialist 2-Innovative Projects Statistical Analyst-TRP051 (PG-L) Atlanta, GA.

West Georgia Technical College

West Georgia Technical College

IT

Georgia, USA · Atlanta, GA, USA

USD 55k-55k / year

Posted on Apr 28, 2026

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Under general supervision, manages the assimilation, processing, and reporting of transportation related data including traffic statistics, network attribution, GPS data, and external data as requested.

· Assists in reviewing and monitoring office related research efforts.

· Assists in assimilating data required for research efforts both internal and external.

· Assists in assembling data, including maps, for pavement condition data collection efforts.

· Creates thematic maps as requested and required for performance of daily tasks.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree in construction management; OR Bachelor's degree in a related field AND six (6) months of related experience.

· OR Associate's degree in a related field and one (1) year of experience.

· OR One (1) year at position equivalent.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • One year of professional related experience in a related transportation field.
  • Ability to identify and solve problems as well as apply innovative solutions to make organizational improvements.
  • Knowledge of policy and procedures governing data collection technologies, data collection, coding requirements, and reporting procedures preferably in transportation data.
  • Knowledge of equipment and hardware/software used to collect and process data, preferably transportation data.
  • Ability in the use of MS Office Suite.
  • Experience using GIS software.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree in statistics, mathematics, engineering, GIS, or related field.
  • OR Master’s degree in any field which included at least two courses in statistics or research methods.

· Ability to read, interpret, and explain technical journals/manuals, program documentation, aerial photographs, maps, graphs, and charts,

· Ability in the use of MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Access; preferably with proficiency including but not limited to: Pivot Tables, nested if statements, VLOOKUP, SQL, querying, table joining, etc.

  • Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS analysis tools. Examples would include but are not limited to linear referencing toolbox, statistical analysis tools, table analysis and data management tools.
  • Knowledge of but not limited to: FHWA's Traffic Monitoring Guide, FHWA’s Highway Performance Monitoring System, FHWA’s Highway Functional Classification Concepts, Criteria and Procedures

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bachelor's degree in construction management; or Bachelor's degree in a related field and Six months of related experience; or Associate's degree in a related field and One year of experience; or One year at position equivalent.
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