ITS Planner - Administrator IV

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About the position

The purpose of this position is to utilize their planning skills to develop short and long term plans for technology deployments and investments across the state and within all project delivery programs. Currently all projects and individuals at CDOT have the ability to impact project scopes to include technology assets. The ITS asset class is expanding at an exponential rate without the resources to properly maintain all the hardware deployed. This position will develop implement and maintain a plan regarding where ITS assets are truly needed where ITS assets could be removed or relocated and where existing ITS assets need to be replaced.

This position will leverage the ITS Architectures developed by the ITS Asset Management Unit as well as by the USDOT to identify what technologies need to be defined and incorporated in short and long term CDOT project plans. The ITS Architecture should define what the technology is how it is used and how the success of the technology is measured. By taking that information and doing the research for each technology service this position can create useful plans for future deployments and replacements. This position will also help identify how the ITS Branch can become better incorporated in the CDOT planning processes.

• Analyzes potential ITS Architecture frameworks compares it to ITS existing inventory of assets interviews stakeholders and documents how each ITS Architecture package can be applied to current assets.
• Identifies all existing and deployed technology architectures and determines the pros and cons of each system.
• Methodically works through all the technology solutions CDOT currently has deployed and determines how to best layer each ones needs into one holistic plan.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to document progress and achievements of all technology packages deployed.
• Works closely with region planners the ITS Asset Manager and ITS Project Development Manager and provides ITS Architecture expertise to develop and implement a multiyear roadmap for all technologies deployed and decommissioned within the ITS environment. This includes the behind the scenes assets such as computing firewall and network gear that all technology relies on.
• Prepares analyzes and develops reports utilizing a variety of reporting tools.
• Develops regularly scheduled and ad hoc reports for end users and data quality management.
• Gathers functional and technical requirements to design build test deliver and manage data repositories reporting ETL data warehouse registry or data collection forms and dashboarding functions.
• Researches how technology works including all the components that make up any given technology solutions and understands thoroughly how end users access the technologies.
• Work with Staff Traffic and the Region Traffic groups to determine the need of future technology using safety analyses and crash data.
• Work with the SEA Lead to review SEA documents and enforce that projects are following the ITS Architecture Plan. Projects must align with the ITS Architecture Plan.
• When a new technology is identified work with the ITS Asset Manager to develop the system specific architecture and update the ITS Architecture Plan.
• When the ITS Architecture Plan is finalized make sure it is in an ADA Compliant Format and publish the document.
• Conduct training for project teams to understand how to utilize the ITS Architecture Plan.
• This job duty requires a valid drivers license to make site visits for proposed and ongoing projects as well as to meet with stakeholders.
• Other job duties as assigned

• In the office for the first year with the option to work from home a few days a week after the probationary period.
• Option to work traditional work schedule / 4 10s / 9 80s.
• Travel will required for ongoing IT projects.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles.

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
• Depth and breadth of Project Management experience.
• Knowledge of ITS systems and devices. Ability to understand safety analysis and crash data reports.
• Ability to prioritize competing needs (ex engineers want to increase VSL corridors but the maintenance staff isnt increasing. Document the decision made going forward with data and facts.
• Comfortable giving presentations to large audiences.
• Comfortable leading meetings with competing stakeholder needs with the end goal to have all stakeholder aligned in the same direction.
• Ability to prepare a high level schedule to show the timing when systems will be installed. Many technology systems will be built in multiple phases or throughout several projects.
• Comfortable with making deliverables ADA Compliant.
• Ability to do a high level cost benefit analysis to balance the complexity and the cost of a technology system planned to be built. (increased complexity increases the cost so we need to understand where that sweet spot is so that we can maximize tax payer dollars while getting the most out of a system safety wise).
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint) SAP Google SharePoint and the ability to learn other software systems.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement)

2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.

3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.

4. A detailed chronological resume.

5. If you are using education to qualify a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

6. If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

Notifications:

The Hiring Process:

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

   • Part of or all of thecomparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

   • Be sure your application materials specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

3. A top group up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer NonDisciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer nondisciplinary demotion or reinstatement to this vacancy you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer nondisciplinary demotion or reinstatement applicant.

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