Highways Programmer Analyst 2 – Kanawha County
Nature of Work
The Highway Programmer Analyst 2, under general supervision of the highway safety data engineer, will serve within the Strategic Highway Safety Planning and Analysis Section of the Traffic Engineering Division. The position will be responsible for supporting the effective operation of the Division of Highway's safety data systems, including the state crash records database and West Virginia's portion of the fatality analysis reporting system (FARS) database. Responsibilities will include such tasks as 1) Developing/writing complex programs to obtain data from state motor vehicle crash records database; 2) Developing/writing complex programs to link and obtain data from various highway safety related databases; 3) Developing/coordinating the developments of tools to promote highway safety and highway safety data and/or enhance the use of highway safety data systems; 4) Assisting in the developments and conducting of training for data users and/or collectors for all highway safety related databases; 5) Working with states various law enforcement agencies to insure timely and accurate submission of crash data; 6) Assisting in training users of the state's highway safety data collection system and forms; 7) Implementing data quality processes and/or tools to ensure quality data is collected; 8) Assisting in the preparation of complex crash data for data request responses; 9) Acting as a back-up to the FARS data analyst position; 10) Managing the state's crash location contract; 11) Managing requests for access and responding to requests for assistance on the use of the state's crash data collection software; 12) Participating on committees relating to highway safety data; 13)Representing highway safety data systems at meetings and conferences; 14) Writing appropriate and thorough processes and procedures manuals for various components of the Division of Highway's safety data system and its tools; 15) And other related duties as assigned. Individuals with database, data management, and/or systems management knowledge, experience and/or training may be given preference, especially those with SQL. Individuals with training in the areas of industrial and management systems engineering may also be considered. Motivated, inquisitive, self-starting applicants are encouraged to apply. All applicants must have a valid drivers license.
Pay Grade: 18
Typical Duties and Responsibilties
• 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 may be required.
Required Skills and Knowledge
• 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 Education and Experience
REQUIRED 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: 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.
• Substitution: 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 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.
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