Transportation Information Systems Consultant - Kanawha County

About the Department

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The Transportation Information Systems Consultant will report to the IT Special Projects section of the Information Technology Division. Under general supervision, this position performs full-performance level work researching hardware/software capabilities and compatibility with user computer environment on various platforms. The scope of work encompasses Project Management within the Special Projects section of the Information Technology Division. This includes managing assigned projects, such as a Data Governance Initiative and other Development projects. Additionally, the individual will assist with ongoing section initiatives, including the Legislative Audit, the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project, the Annual Bridge Design Contest, and the Annual IT Conference. This position requires the ability to work autonomously on certain initiatives while supporting others. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade: 16

Position Duties

• Meets with users to discuss proposed information technology projects.
• Outlines the scope of the project for the agency and prepares project estimates for review by the supervisor.
• Prepares procurement documents for purchase of complex and/or multi-site systems.
• Researches technical resources to keep abreast of trends in the information systems and/or telecommunication marketplace.
• Communicates with personnel of various levels in other states to compare acquisitions and cost effectiveness of proposed procurements.
• Develops and maintains knowledge for several assigned areas of expertise of information systems technology to serve as a resource to the agency.
• Researches industry resources, attends training courses and vendor demonstrations to gain knowledge of other systems focusing on assigned areas of expertise.
• Documents research for various projects.
• Acts as a liaison between the agency and information technology vendors.
• Writes technical manuals, correspondence or documentation.
• Reviews hardware/software and information technology related requests for cost effectiveness and technical feasibility.
• May assist the agency on related procurement processing issues with the Purchasing Division and the Office of the Attorney General.
• May work as a team lead or agency representative coordinating activities of staff members during the implementation of technology projects.
• Travel may be required, therefore a valid driver's license is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of capabilities and limitations of information technology.
• Knowledge of information technology hardware/software and its terminology.
• Knowledge of data communications.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of agency and enterprise wide information technology systems.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate work environments, information technology systems and information processes.
• Ability to evaluate existing systems of moderate complexity and to understand their structure and component parts.
• Ability to analyze information problems and apply technical information solutions.
• Ability to utilize project management skills.
• Ability to prepare flow charts, graphs, tables, and status reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Other Qualifications

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in information technology or a related field. 
• Substitution: Experience, as described below, may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in computer sales, computer consulting, or in a position utilizing information technology writing or research skills.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in information technology or a related field may be substituted for the required experience through an established formula.

Benefits

Annual Increment Pay    

Paid Vacation
 
Paid Holidays
 
Paid Sick Leave
 
Family Medical Leave
 
Leave Donation Program
 
Military Leave
 
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
 
Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities
 
Promotion Opportunities
 
Public Employees’ Retirement System:

1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary.     The Employer contributes 9%.
2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary.  The Employer contributes 9%.

Agency Information

EmployerWest Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone304-558-3111
Website https://transportation.wv.gov