Traffic Data Specialist II 2026-02485

Traffic Data Specialist II 2026-02485

Salary

$27.39 - $30.43 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02485

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

TNFD07

• Description
• Benefits
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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Make an Impact Through Traffic Data and Team Leadership

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Traffic Data Specialist II in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As a Traffic Data Specialist II, you will be responsible for performing various duties, under limited supervision, in order to provide a safe, high quality, and efficient transportation system.

Collect, analyze, and integrate traffic counts and supporting data from external sources with Jackalope traffic data management software to develop complete, accurate traffic counts and reliable traffic projections. Perform quality control checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity before uploading information to the WYDOT traffic website and preparing monthly reports for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Support daily office operations by coordinating workflows, prioritizing tasks, and providing guidance to team members to ensure efficient processes, timely deliverables, and high-quality results.

This position offers:

$2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Come put your talents to work for the benefit of Wyoming citizens and generations to come.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Performs quality control on automated permanent counter location data, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data from approximately 120 permanent counter sites throughout the state
• Compiles traffic counts and associated other data and uploads monthly reports to WYDOTs traffic data section on the WYDOT website
• Compiles and formats traffic data and uploads it to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) website
• Imports data from non-automated permanent sites; this includes entering traffic count data from sites that use radar detection equipment, and truck weight and classification data from eight weigh-in-motion sites
• Reviews and analyzes traffic data to identify patterns and develop key traffic measures, including Average Daily Traffic (ADT), Design Hour Volume (DHV), vehicle classifications, and traffic growth trends
• Prepares traffic data summaries and forecasts to support roadway design, transportation planning, and specialized traffic engineering studies
• Assists the counter shop crew with collection of short-term traffic data during the spring and summer throughout the state; this includes the placement of hoses, placement and programming of portable counters, and downloading of traffic count data
• Responds to traffic data requests from designers, engineers, consultants, government agencies, and the public through email, phone, and in-person communication

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• A working knowledge of basic statistics
• Computer literate in multiple data collection and analysis platforms (spreadsheets, word processors, etc.)
• A general understanding of data storage and retrieval on different platforms
• Basic website design

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Engineering or Physical Science)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in a Transportation occupational group and Laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Field Data Collection and Lab Analysis Specialist I

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in a Transportation occupational group and Laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Field Data Collection and Lab Analysis Specialist I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

• Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment

• Temporary employees accepting a full-time position

• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public

• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.

• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.

• Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.

• If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information

045-Wyoming Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Engineering & Planning - Planning

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(TNFD07)How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.

05

Do you have working knowledge of ArcGIS and MSAccess?

• Yes
• No

06

(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus

08

(A) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans Preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. * I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans Preference

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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm