Office of Transportation Data- Transportation Specialist 3- TRP052- PG M- Road Inventory Team Lead

Eresumes; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Specialist to lead the Road Inventory Team. This role involves advanced professional support in transportation data, utilizing GIS technologies to create and manage spatial data. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GIS, with the ability to analyze complex problems and provide innovative solutions. You'll work closely with a team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration while supervising staff and overseeing quality control operations. If you have a passion for transportation and GIS, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree with relevant experience required.
• 3 years of experience in GIS technologies and spatial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Utilize GIS technologies to manage and analyze spatial data.
• Supervise staff and manage day-to-day operations.

Skills

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Spatial Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

ArcGIS 10.x

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Office of Transportation Data - Transportation Specialist 3 - TRP052 - PG M - Road Inventory Team Lead

State of Georgia

Job Summary: Under broad supervision, provides advanced level professional support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental, transportation data or traffic. May also serve as a lead worker providing training to lower-level staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under limited supervision at an advanced working level, independently utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies in ArcGIS 10.x Software Suites to create, edit, analyze, and manage spatial data, perform raster and vector-based analysis for reporting and decision making.
• Work with various data types to integrate into GIS workflows and datasets, transferring spatial and non-spatial data from aerial imagery, county land base maps and other source documents.
• Consistent data creation and maintenance of multiple linear referencing systems.
• Creates, maintains, and updates City, County, and special use maps of greater complexity employing GIS technologies through related available equipment and resources.
• Supervises staff, conducts need assessments, and workflow development.
• Works closely with Program Manager to manage day-to-day operations and oversight related to QC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Qualifications.

Entry Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field AND One (1) year of job-related experience
• OR An Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two (2) years of job-related experience
• OR One (1) year of experience at position equivalent.

Agency Specific Qualifications

• Three years' experience in Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies.
• Knowledge of GIS software to perform spatial analysis.
• Ability to become familiar with transportation-specific terminology and business operations within OTD.
• Ability to study procedures, operational methods, write technical manuals, interpret aerial photographs, maps, and graphs, and make recommendations for improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, recommend action and provide innovative solutions.
• Deliver content to group seminars, forums, public communication, and presentations.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external staff in a professional, cooperative manner.

Agency Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of relational databases.
• Knowledge of Cartographic principles.
• Advanced working knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop and linear referencing principles.
• Two years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience working with transportation-related data.
• Experience working in a versioned environment.
• Experience in performing and/or developing QA/QC processes.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365/Teams/SharePoint.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant's work history and performance, PeopleSoft/employee status, employee performance reviews, personnel file review, criminal background check, employment reference checks, and for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand, suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion, Performance Improvement Plans (PIP), and Leave Restriction Plans. In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation.

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THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

The selected applicant for the position will be subject to a reference check and criminal background check, where applicable.

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

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