Program Coordinator-Information Systems (Underfill Option Available)

Department of Transportation
Remote in Salem, Oregon
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
03/10/2023
Application Deadline:
03/20/2023
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range:
$6,413 - $9,705
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Program Coordinator-Information Systems (Underfill Option Available)
Job Description:
Information Systems Specialist 8 – Program Coordinator-Information Systems (Underfill Option Available)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services Division – Information Systems Branch
Engineering & Transportation Application Services Section
Salem/Remote
The role:
The Enterprise Application Services (EAS) group plays a key part in the creation and deployment of technology used across the state by ODOT staff and the public. Engineering & Transportation Services team within EAS supports much of the Delivery and Operations Division (DOD) within ODOT. The team works with engineers, surveyors, planners, developers, environmental, and other business partners to develop the future of transportation in the state.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide program level coordination services to Delivery & Operations (D&O) portfolio and support team. Over the past couple of years our team has helped D&O deploy systems that support the 3d modeling, drone bridge inspection, seismic alerts, virtual highway corridor and many other tools. We encourage people interested in designing and developing the tools that will shape the future of transportation within ODOT to apply. Apply today to join our team! Apply today to join our team!
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are. To learn more about our social equity commitments,
visit our Social Equity website
.
Our first application screening is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 20th, 2023. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at an ISS8 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a ISS7 ($5,885 - $8,894) to apply, as we may consider underfilling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for a ISS8. Underfill training will not exceed three years.
If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your
employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
  • Ability to determine what and when tasks are to be completed and delegating work to staff to complete.
  • Must possess a strong customer service ethic.
  • Must possess strong project and program management skills. Able to direct work on a large portfolio of work in support of Delivery and Operations Division.
  • Must possess strong analytical skills.
  • Must possess strong communication skills: listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal with a variety of people answering questions, gathering, and exchanging information.
  • Must possess strong time management skills and be able to effectively balance delivery of on-going operational services with the accomplishment of work that supports attainment of long-term goals.
  • Skill in organizing work efficiently and exercising independent judgment in making appropriate decisions concerning work methods.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure.
  • Ability to learn and work within specific agency operations, policies, and procedures affecting assigned work.
  • Ability to construct contracts and manage the work of various contracts in support of the ISB portfolio of work.
  • To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email
    ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov
    .
What’s in it for you:
  • Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more.
    Click here
    to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.
  • Live, work and play in
    Salem, Oregon
    ! Remote work options available too!
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What we need:
Seven (7) years of information systems experience in analytics and project management or portfolio management
OR
An Associate's degree or higher in computer science, technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in technology or related field;
AND
5 years of information systems experience in analytics and project management or portfolio management
OR
A bachelor's degree in computer science, technology, or related field
AND
three (3) years of information systems experience in: analytics and project management or portfolio management
OR
A master's degree in computer science, technology, or related field
AND
one (1) year of information systems experience in analytics and project management or portfolio management
ISS7 Underfill Option:
Six (6) years of information systems experience in analytics and project management or portfolio management

OR
An associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field
AND
four (4) years of information systems experience in analytics and project management or portfolio management

OR
A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field
AND
two (2) years of information systems experience in analytics and project management or portfolio management

OR
Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead work, technical, or project teams and build relationships across the IS and business organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to process work items and delegate to staff or contractors, ensuring feedback is received allowing for informed decision making.
  • Demonstrated skills in contract, project, and portfolio management, ensuring proper use of agency processes in the execution of tasks.
  • Demonstrate experience in developing and monitoring the implementation of program process and procedures in support of policies.
  • Demonstrated advanced skills in efficiently analyzing issues, identifying the root cause, and implementing a solution to resolve the issue.
How to apply:
  • Before applying,
    click here
    to visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process.
  • Complete the following required steps:
    • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
    • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.
      • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
      • Please address your cover letter to hiring manager, Tony Sutton.
      • Generic cover letters and/or cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
      • If you are an internal applicant, you must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.
      • If you are an external applicant, you must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/CV’ section of the application.
    • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
  • After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
  • If you are a veteran, you may receive preference.
    Click here for more information about veterans’ preference
    . The task to claim preference will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks.
    Click here
    for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
Need help?
  • For questions, call 503-586-6863 or email
    ODOTRecruitmentNH@odot.oregon.gov
    .
Additional information:
  • This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 20th, 2023, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
  • We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as transferable skills, experience, education, and alignment with
    ODOT values
    .
  • We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer.
  • Don’t attach extra documents. We will only look at documents that we ask for.
  • We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
  • We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
  • You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Human Resources/Recruitment, MS12
355 Capitol St NE
Salem OR 97301-3871
Fax 503-986-3895
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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Department of Transportation
Information Technology
Full Time
Onsite
Competitive
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