Title: Data Analyst Maintenance (Part-Time)

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: $33.23- $54.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Dept of Transportation

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Central Office Maintenance Division is excited to offer and announce a competitive opportunity to serve as a part-time Data Analyst.

The part-time Maintenance Data Analyst will provide support for the Maintenance Division’s Environmental Stewardship Program. Work with staff and other partners to coordinate activities and support Environmental Stewardship Program efforts through the development and maintenance of maps, geospatial databases/applications, and reports. Conduct technical analysis using various tools, databases, Power BI, and geospatial software, allowing for the development of recommended improvements to support program needs. Develop maps and reports - maintain the Adopt A Highway, Beautify Virginia, and other geospatial databases and applications. Develops and maintains reports to track Environmental Stewardship Program goals and metrics. Provide training and answers questions concerning geospatial data and applications. Meets with internal and external customers on a regular basis to promote, and support, the growth of the Environmental Stewardship Program. Additional duties may include but are not limited to:

● Interpreting and analyzing policies, procedures and business processes.

● Providing technical guidance and problem resolution to internal and external customers, and providing support and representation of innovative program goals.

● Managing the development, maintenance, and use of spatial data to support the Environmental Stewardship Program.

● Providing support for the application of spatial data related to the analysis of transportation project impacts. Ensuring consistent use and interpretation of environmental spatial data.

● Identifying and assisting in the implementation of training programs relevant to the use of spatial data to meet maintenance and environmental requirements.

The position you are applying for is an Hourly/Wage position. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than an average of 29 hours a week and cannot exceed 1500 hours during their employment year. This position does not include health insurance, retirement or leave.

Minimum Qualifications

● Knowledge of GIS theory, applications, architecture, and technology trends.

● Knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop extensions, ArcGIS Spatial Analysts and ArcGIS 3D Analyst.

● Knowledge of relational databases, database design, data integrity, and metadata documentation.

● Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with internal and external customers.

● Ability to develop, interpret, and apply changes to policies and procedures and prepare technical reports.

● Ability to work independently and help develop project, program, or process improvement efforts as directed by management.

● Ability to provide technical guidance and training to staff, especially as is related to sound use of GIS technology to support project development and program management.

Additional Considerations

● Knowledge of a diverse range of transportation maintenance and environmental program areas and the potential uses of spatial data to assist in decision making and regulatory compliance.

● Ability to provide innovative and creative business solutions to address changes in data requirements.

● Familiarity with other data management systems such as Power BI, Business Object, or Microsoft Access is a plus.

● Experience, education, or training in engineering, GIS, geography, computer science, information systems, environmental science.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

• This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

• This position is designated as essential, employees may be required to work in emergencies, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs to include working in severe weather.

• Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

• We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

• VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Candace Drew

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.