Business Information/Systems Specialist - Transportation/Infrastructure

Scott County; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

RETIREMENT PLAN (PERA)

On-Site Occupational Health Nurse

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Scott County in Shakopee, MN seeks a software and data analyst to support the Physical Development Division. You will evaluate and plan software solutions, analyze asset data, and drive process improvements across GIS, CAD, and asset management systems.

Collaboration with managers to define requirements and ensure data quality is key. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience; candidates should have transportation, and readiness to engage in capital planning tasks

Qualifications

• Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in computer science, business admin, quantitative/statistical analysis, or related field and three years progressively responsible experience with technology implementation, testing, and data analysis in a government or service industry.
• Reliable transportation is required for the performance of work responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Acts as technical liaison when work requires coordination of efforts between departments and work units.
• Defines, designs, and implements business process improvements through software system enhancements and delivery of internal and external web-based applications and services.
• Conducts research and analysis related to performance management, process improvement, and strategic planning.
• Facilitates collection, organization, and maintenance of accurate asset data (transportation, facilities, fleet).
• Coordinates the development of the five-year Highway Operations Plan.

Skills

GIS

CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Quantitative or Statistical Analysis, or related field

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

Hiring Range: 90,715-106,714 Full Pay Range: $85,367.15 - $133,387.49

Job Summary

Assists multiple business units within Physical Development Division (consisting of Transportation, Facilities and Fleet, and Planning and Resource Development) in evaluating, planning, re-designing, and implementing software system solutions and asset management. Understands the business unit\'s current business processes and procedures, software systems, and mobile deployment activities and makes recommendations to help the units operate more efficiently and effectively. Identifies and implements ways to enhance and/or maximize existing software systems and assists the business unit in identifying requirements for software upgrades. Understands and operates software database reports and queries to obtain and maintain data on department\'s key performance measures and indicators in coordination with the County\'s Delivering What Matters (DWM) initiative. The employee works collaboratively with managers and supervisors to identify data and measures that will convey program results. Provides guidance in dealing with complex analysis, technical duties, data quality assurance, and operational and capital issues related to software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Acts as technical liaison when work requires coordination of efforts between departments and work units.


• Defines, designs, and implements business process improvements through the use of software system enhancements, integration, and delivery of internal and external web-based applications and services for the continued improvement of systems including but not limited to asset management, permitting and licensing, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and capital planning.


• Conducts research and analysis related to performance management, process improvement, and strategic planning.


• Facilitates the collection, organization, and maintenance of accurate asset data (transportation, facilities, fleet), ensuring the integrity and accessibility of information related to all physical assets by implementing data management systems, standardizing data collection processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain data quality and support informed asset management decisions.


• Coordinates the development of the five-year Highway Operations Plan, updated annually.


• Works with Program Managers and Highway Engineer to analyze data to address operating budget gaps to address the five-year needs identified in the Plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in computer science, Business Administration, Quantitative or Statistical Analysis, or related field experience and three years progressively responsible experience with technology implementation, testing, and data analysis experience in a government or service-industry organization, or some combination thereof. A reliable form of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

Preference given for experience in project management, business analysis, software administration, asset management and process analysis and design.

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.

Work Location

Shakopee, MN

A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more.

For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub using this LINK

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available


• Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available


• Life Insurance


• Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts


• Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan


• Long-Term Disability


• 11 paid holidays annually


• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave


• Paid Parental Leave


• Employee Assistance Program


• PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans


• On-Site Occupational Health Nurse


• Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs


• Other great benefits available: Short-Term Disability Credit Union Membership Deferred Compensation Plans Minnesota Benefit Association Vision Plan Scott County Employees Association Spirit of Scott Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Training Opportunities (Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)


• Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy!


• Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being.


• The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.


• Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via six different program delivery "elements". These elements encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These elements include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health. You can read more about the six elements here! (link)

Scott County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Learn more here.

If you require accommodations during the hiring process or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Scott County Employee Relations department at 952-496-8103 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: Hiring Process | Scott County, MN (scottcountymn.gov) (link)

Scott County enjoys a growing mix of commercial, industrial, and housing development, yet also maintains its rural flavor. Our values transform the public’s expectations for service delivery through our caring, creation and innovation. At Scott County, our desired culture is one of trusting and caring, it is resident focused, and is a disciplined pursuit through empowered and encouraged innovation. Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence. No matter what you’re interested in, we have a place for you.