Evaluates hardware and software needs, providing technical support, advice, and education for ongoing use, maintenance, enhancement, and oversight of all data systems in the Bureau of Research.
Supports data systems for all of the bureau’s pavement data collection equipment, including friction testing, profile testing, FWD structural condition testing, and all other computerized data collection activities.
Maintains the department’s mechanistic-empirical pavement design spreadsheet to reflect updates in pavement management efforts that impact the life-cycle cost analysis and pavement type selection.
Manages data to remain accessible through software updates to meet both the bureau’s long
and short-term data processing needs.
Establishes procedures and guidelines and oversees all data processing and storage programs for the bureau.
Provides close coordination to ensure quality data collected during field-testing season is securely stored and maintains a database of test locations for the bureau's friction, riding quality, and FWD programs.
Evaluates data collection, storage, and management options and provides recommendations regarding purchase and/or development of necessary hardware/software.
Fosters close working relationship with the Bureau of Information Processing to ensure departmental protocols are followed.
Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel to ensure their effectiveness.

Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in computer science, computer information systems, computer programming, or management information systems PLUS three years of experience in managing data systems; OR eleven years of experience in managing data systems.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of project management.
Knowledge of and experience with developing information management systems and handling extremely large datasets.
Excellent technical knowledge of mainstream operating systems.
Proven ability to work with others to establish goals and resolve issues.

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
12 Paid Sick Days annually
10 Paid Vacation Days first year, up to 25 annually
3 Paid Personal Days annually
13-14 Paid Holidays annually

Pavement Data Analytics Unit Chief – Technical Manager V

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