Annette Dinkel
Transportation Planning Technician
McCleary,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented and focused public employee. Diverse interests, versatile experience, and the desire and capacity to quickly learn new concepts and skills. Experience collecting, compiling, and verifying data in multiple settings, collaborating with diverse groups, working independently to complete assigned work and additional projects, and communicating with the public. Studied Environment and Resource Management through Nevada State College and GIS through Oregon State University. Certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Planning Technician - GIS
Washington State Department Of Transportation
05.2023 - Current
- Developing dataset to meet Model Inventory for Roadway Elements (MIRE) interchange type and unique ID Fundamental Data Element requirements.
- Create MIRE Interchange Type Reference Document through research and consultation with agency subject matter experts to detail methodology for assigning interchange types.
- Analyze and prepare survey data for presentation using Excel and pivot tables.
- Create public surveys through Survey123 to collect use data for Interchange Drawing Viewers and State Highway Log reports. Follow public survey review process with WSDOT Online Map Center administration and WSDOT Communications.
- Developed basic ArcGIS Online Experience Builder web application to demonstrate feasibility to replace current Interchange Drawing web application.
- Implement process to organize and publicly share interim and updated Interchange Drawings by creating disclosure statement, combining and editing PDFs, updating webpage HTML code, backing up and managing folder uploads and reviewing updates for accuracy.
- Documenting processes for dataset development, MIRE interchange typing, and Interchange Drawing updates.
- Attend training through WSDOT and CRAB for Roads and Highways linear referencing management system.
Transportation Planning Technician - Short Count
Washington State Department Of Transportation
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Program, install, and perform daily checks of temporary traffic counters and pneumatic tubes on state routes throughout Washington state for ATR (Annual Traffic Report) and HPMS (Highway Performance Monitoring System) data collection.
- Download traffic counter data through Centurion software and submit weekly with location sketch and observations of counter problems and traffic anomalies to processing team.
- Perform on-site and video-recorded three-hour permanent traffic recorder (PTR) verification and four-hour HPMS vehicle counts and classifications on state routes using JAMAR count board. Complete PTR and HPMS sketches, download JAMAR count board data through PetraPro, and submit files to supervisor.
Communications Operator I
City of Henderson
06.2012 - 12.2021
- Created training Power Point for Motorola Premier ATM Map System used by dispatchers and emergency units, providing introductory information on GIS, map navigation and tools, and conversion of Latitude/Longitude coordinates.
- Prioritized and dispatched emergency units using Motorola PCAD and P1 Computer Aided Dispatch and Premier ATM GIS Map System. Maintained dynamic record of officer, firefighter, and EMS personnel locations and activities through Computer Aided Dispatch system.
- Queried, entered, updated, verified, and cleared data for persons, weapons, and vehicles through local, state, and federal data systems.
- Answered calls for service for city of over 320,000 citizens. Obtained necessary information from and calmed callers in stressful situations. Recorded all data in Computer Aided Dispatching system.
- Monitored multiple location-based alarm and notification systems including GEM Text to 911, 3SI asset tracker, Rapid SOS, Comcate citizen reporting system, and banking bait alarm system.
- Communications Training Officer as assigned. Provided on boarding training to newly hired employees and daily performance documentation. Attended Communications Training Officer meetings to provide training program feedback.
- Acting Communications Operator II as assigned. Supervised up to eight employees during supervisor absence. Duties included handling staffing shortages through overtime assignments, requesting location data for mobile phones through cellular companies, sending major incident notifications to command staff and city leadership, processing reverse 911 notifications to community, and receiving and responding to inter-agency notifications.
- Troubleshot and reported equipment malfunctions to city facilities, computer help desk, or contractor representatives as necessary.
- Represented co-workers at Shift Ideas and Concerns Committee to provide direct feedback to managers on all aspects of work duties and procedures. Reviewed posted policy revisions, provided feedback on policy wording to administrative assistant and updated shift supervisor on policies changes directly affecting team. Created biweekly schedule for shift radio assignments.
Volunteer GIS Intern, Public Works
City of Boulder City
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Formatted addresses and geocoded water meter locations from Excel spreadsheet using ArcGIS geocoding tools.
- Performed manual address assignment using aerial images for visual verification and comparisons to account information and electric meter locations.
- Georeferenced hand drawn map of water drainage infrastructure for water park and digitized layout of pipes and inlets.
- Digitized water park structures, including boundaries, water pipes, and landscaping, and georectified using aerial and blueprint images.
- Utilized ArcCollector to inventory traffic signs and poles.
- Wrote Python script to automate transfer of specific fields of electric meter data spreadsheet to file attribute table based on user entered date field.
Volunteer Education Facilitator
Clark County Wetlands Park
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Guided field trips of up to ten elementary school children on nature walk through wetland park.
- Encouraged children to look and listen for and identify evidence of animal and insect activity.
- Helped students identify ecosystem properties, native plants, and habitat zones.
- Trained children in use of basic equipment, including binoculars, hand lenses, thermometers and measuring tapes. Instructed students in basic outdoor safety.
Animal Control Officer
City Of Henderson
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Worked autonomously to enforce state and city laws and regulations relating to domestic and wild animals and livestock.
- Created and maintained reports and records for animal impounds, public requests and complaints, euthanasia, and controlled substance.
- Attended and presented information on domestic and wild animals at community meetings and schools.
- Investigated incidents of animal cruelty, bites, and nuisance. Established animal quarantines and impounded animals as needed. Maintained animal control service vehicles and animal transport cages and performed minor maintenance on animal control equipment.
Communications Operator I
City Of Henderson
03.2006 - 01.2012
- Job duties detailed under Communications Operator I for City of Henderson for June 2012 to December 2021.
Education
Master's Certificate - Geographic Information Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR2017
Associate of Arts - Geographic Information Systems Certificate
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVBachelor of Science - Environment and Resource Management
Nevada State College
Henderson, NV2013
Associate of Arts - General Curriculum
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD; European Campus2002
Skills
- ArcGIS Pro
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data management
- Training & Development
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Flexible, adaptable, self motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Transportation Planning Technician - GIS
Washington State Department Of Transportation
05.2023 - Current
Transportation Planning Technician - Short Count
Washington State Department Of Transportation
12.2021 - 05.2023
Volunteer GIS Intern, Public Works
City of Boulder City
03.2017 - 08.2017
Volunteer Education Facilitator
Clark County Wetlands Park
08.2013 - 02.2014
Communications Operator I
City of Henderson
06.2012 - 12.2021
Animal Control Officer
City Of Henderson
01.2012 - 06.2012
Communications Operator I
City Of Henderson
03.2006 - 01.2012
Master's Certificate - Geographic Information Science
Oregon State University
Associate of Arts - Geographic Information Systems Certificate
College of Southern Nevada
Bachelor of Science - Environment and Resource Management
Nevada State College
Associate of Arts - General Curriculum
University of Maryland University College
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