Traffic Monitoring Coordinator

Initial Posting Date:

04/17/2026

Application Deadline:

05/04/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$6,396 - $9,916

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Traffic Monitoring Coordinator

Job Description:

Engineering Specialist 4 – Traffic Monitoring Coordinator
Oregon Department of Transportation
Policy, Data and Analysis Division
Transportation Data Section / Transportation Systems Monitoring Unit
Salem

The role: 

Are you passionate about data and interested in using it to influence engineering designs for road features and highway construction projects? We are looking for a traffic monitoring coordinator to lead and coordinate the activities of our statewide Traffic Monitoring Program. In this role, you will be essential in maintaining and preparing the annual Transportation Volume Tables publication. You will also ensure compliance with the Federal Highway Administration's Highway Performance Monitoring System mandates while supporting the ODOT's roadway design, construction operations and planning activities. Apply today!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Manage and carry out the Traffic Monitoring Program activities for ODOT's manual classification count, continuous counting and coverage count programs.

• Review Vendor Purchase Agreements (PAs), create work order contracts for traffic counts and manage traffic counting program contracts and special projects.

• Provide traffic data for the Highway Performance Monitoring System program.

• Coordinate Traffic Monitoring program activities with region staff.

• Manage the preparation of the annual Transportation Volume Tables, Traffic Flow Map, GIS data, State Highway Vehicle Miles Traveled Report and the monthly Selected Transportation Trends Report.

• Provide traffic data to support other programs.

• Check, interpret and approve the validity of field traffic data. 

• Provides written and oral communication and represents the Traffic Monitoring Program in meetings and technical advisory committees.

• Work in an office environment one day per week required with hybrid work options available subject to change per business needs. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Some bending, stooping and climbing ladders may be required.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. 

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and two years of engineering technician experience in traffic, roadway or geographic information systems;  

OR 

An associate degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and three years of engineering technician experience in traffic, roadway or geographic information systems;  

OR 

Five years of experience in the field of engineering in traffic, roadway or geographic information systems;

OR 

An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. 

Note: Related experience, education, and training can include, but is not limited to construction management, geography, mathematics, physics and/or urban planning. 

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principals, with the ability to understand transportation-related datasets.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets using tools such as Excel to identify trends and provide reports that support decision making.

• Demonstrated experience leading and communicating (verbally and written) to coordinate and implement program activities.

• Demonstrated experience developing and providing technical data for complex engineering designs and studies.

• Demonstrated skill balancing competing priorities and organizing workload.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 971-345-1967 or email ODOTRecruitmentJS@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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