Systems Analyst Iv - Lms Administrator

As a key member of the Workforce Development section, you'll manage all aspects of an Oracle-based Learning Management System for the entire Agency. You'll bridge the gap between training and IT professionals while you support a true culture of learning and development here at TxDOT. You'll manage system reporting and lead projects to provide new technical support while advising on the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of new capabilities. You'll work under minimal supervision and be trusted to use your initiative and judgment to support the best training organization in the transportation industry.

A sneak peek into our Head Quarters Campus at Stassney, work location of this position: Stassney Campus

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Retirement Pension
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• On the Job Training
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• Low Turnover
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Performs advanced computer systems analysis work in support of TxDOT District/Division information technology systems. Coordinates work involving analyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems. Coordinates technical support and advice involving the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of projects/programs and/or systems. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties:

• Creates new standard reports; collaborating with end users to gather report requirements and ensure proper testing and validation.
• Provides technical assistance of software applications.
• Coordinates with users to identify system requirements, develop functional design specifications to meet requirements, and solve complex operational problems.
• Coordinates and/or tests and diagnoses systems to ensure critical requirements are met.
• Oversees and/or prepares and defines the goals of the system and devises flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
• Oversees the training of staff prior to the implementation of technical and/or computer systems and offers advice and guidance during the implementation process.
• Monitors changes in hardware and software and provides current information to end users.
• Coordinates requests or completes user security changes or additions and facilitates security authorizations for new users.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer/management information systems, computer science, or related discipline. Related experience and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 4 years systems analysis, application systems support, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of

• Applicable computer software applications and hardware
• Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies
• IT/IS software and hardware development methodologies and standards

Expert skill in

• Troubleshooting computer systems
• Communicating technical information effectively
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing computer programs/systems
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

Other Conditions Not Listed on the Job Profile:

• Available for work outside of core hours on an ad hoc basis for IT system changes.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

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