Transportation Systems Analyst - Harrison Co.

State of West Virginia; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Job summary

The West Virginia Division of Highways is seeking a detail-oriented Transportation System Analyst to join District Four’s Performance Management Unit. The role involves tracking expenditures, preparing reports, and ensuring data integrity while collaborating with county organizations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience; cross-training across PMU and Accounting is part of the duties, with travel as needed. Apply to Melissa Chipps at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; substitution with paid experience in related fields may be allowed.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and data entry; strong analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with county organizations to resolve data discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze District-wide project expenditures.
• Prepare and verify daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Perform data quality reviews and cross-train across key functions in PMU and Accounting.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate coursework substitution allowed

Job description

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The West Virginia Division of Highways is seeking a detail-oriented Transportation System Analyst to join District Four’s Performance Management Unit. In this role, the successful candidate will track and analyze District-wide project expenditures, prepare and verify accurate daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, and perform critical data quality reviews. This position requires strong proficiency in spreadsheets and data entry, along with excellent communication skills to collaborate with county organizations and resolve data discrepancies. Additionally, the candidate will cross-train across key functions within the Performance Management Unit and Accounting Department, providing versatile operational support and completing related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications** TRAINING/EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the research, analysis, planning, bidding, or administration of highway construction and maintenance projects or managing transit grant programs may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula.

Experience

• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the research, analysis, planning, bidding, or administration of highway construction and maintenance projects or managing transit grant programs.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in transportation, urban or regional planning, engineering, economics, statistics, mathematics, geography, business administration, public administration, environmental studies, history, archeology, the physical or natural sciences, or related field may substitute for the required experience through an established formula.

Additional Requirement

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Melissa Chipps
• Phone Number: 304-326-0103
• Email Address: [e-mail]

Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

• Salary and Wages Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment.
• Medical Insurance Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance) The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.
• Life Insurance The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.
• Retirement Plan The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).
• Deferred Compensation State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.
• Annual Increment Pay The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.
• Holidays Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.
• Vacation 15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.
• Paid Sick Leave We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.
• Military Leave - Paid Military Leave
• Training, and Developmental Opportunities We offer many formal in-house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.
• Suggestion Award Program Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.
• Credit Union
• Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.
• Wellness Programs Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives. For more information about benefits visit our Benefits Web Site.