The Transportation Program Analyst 2 will serve as a member of the Control Section at Materials Control, Soils & Testing Division performing full-performance level work on a full range of computer programming, either independently or as a project team member. This employee will provide oversight, guidance and technical assistance with the administration of the Division's Materials Management System. Duties will include, but are not limited to developing agency views, updating material codes, material tests, action relationships, acceptance actions, creating, updating, and maintaining active reports; creating and updating training aids including an exhaustive training manual for use of the software; and training both district and division employees. Troubleshoots hardware and/or software problems and identifies solutions. Reviews logic and makes decisions regarding major system modifications. An irregular work schedule may be required of this position. Performs other related duties as required.
• Develops new or modifies existing systems programs involving multiple programs or complex online systems; writes program modules for more complex systems
• Prepares new programs or modifies existing programs, prepares flow charts and reviews logic, codes logic flow into appropriate language, conducts test run, debugs program from test results and prepares documentation, writes a user procedure manual under review
• Provides input for and follows set standards and methodology for analysis, design and coding of a system
• Consults with users to determine specific program requirements and the data necessary for production, prepares detailed specifications necessary for programming and systems documentation, attends user meetings without supervision
• Compares viability of various software development tools for systems analysis and design
• Prepares a detailed statement of system requirements and determines the cost of implementation
• Participates in self-study and vendor-supplied courses to improve skills in more complex programming areas
• Performs routine duties such as coding programs, maintaining program documentation, and updating data processing manuals
• May participate on a committee or works independently for the selection of hardware and software
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.• Pertinent knowledge gained through education, relevant experience, or training that applies to the methodology of a professional or administrative occupation
• Knowledge of database management, documentation, and project control techniques
• Knowledge of a 3rd or 4th generation programming
• Knowledge of moderately complex programming systems, software and hardware configuration and their applications in a systems environment
• Knowledge of data processing concepts and equipment usage
• Skill in programming batch and/or online systems
• Ability to analyze and reduce abstract data to logical order
• Ability to apply programming applications to solve user problems using electronic data processing
• Ability to evaluate and analyze user requests and develop effective work plans for systems development and maintenance
• Ability to present ideas in a clear, concise format using narrative statements and logic diagrams
• Ability to follow complex written and oral instructions and understand complex technical manuals
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with data processing personnel and users
• Ability to develop and perform system checks to test the thoroughness and accuracy of programs
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in computer science or related field including but not limited to business data programming, business systems analysis, computer accounting, computer and information systems, computer servicing technologies, information systems management, data processing, or computer engineering.
• Substitution 1: Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college, university or business school in computer science or related field including but not limited to business data programming, business systems analysis, computer accounting, computer and information systems, computer servicing technologies, information systems management, data processing, or computer engineering and two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid computer programming experience in one or more programming or data base languages.
OR• Substitution 2: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid computer programming experience in one or more programming or data base languages may substitute for the required training/education.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE • Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid computer programming experience in one or more programming or data base languages, including one (1) year of analysis work.
• Substitution: Graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in computer science or related field including but not limited to business data programming, business systems analysis, computer accounting, computer and information systems, computer servicing technologies, information systems management, data processing, or computer engineering may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
