Position Information

Position Description

Performs complex computer systems analysis work in support of TxDOT information technology systems with a focus on robotics and computer science. Work involves analyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems. Provides technical support, coordination, and advice involving the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of projects/programs and/or systems with robotics. Works under general supervision, with moderate 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 for robotic systems, intelligent automation platforms.
• Reviews and analyzes reports and performance indicators to locate code problems, and corrects errors by modifying or correcting code for system integration methodologies, APIs, and data exchange technologies.
• Writes and updates computer and/or server application programs using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision technologies.
• Writes programs and/or queries for spreadsheet or database software to create reports and import/export data.
• Monitors changes in hardware and software and provides current information to end users.
• Tests and diagnoses systems to ensure critical requirements are met.
• Analyzes user needs, defines the system's scope, documents requirements, and translates the user needs and requirements into functional specifications for the design of business systems.
• Analyzes new or existing procedures, information systems, or utility programs for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitors and collects information to determine the strength, weaknesses and performance issues of existing technology.
• Provides support of local applications and logs problems.
• Provides technical assistance of software applications.
• Researches, analyzes and tests business procedures, information systems, programs or systems software.
• Responds to incoming requests from business areas to design, build, maintain or repair reports and applications.
• Requests or completes user security changes or additions and facilitates security authorizations for new users.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes technical problems associated with local applications.
• Writes and reviews technical specifications for programs and/or systems.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

1 year of experience in transportation engineering, software engineering, robotic automation, 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in the field of computer science and/or robotics.
• 1 YEAR transportation, software, or robotics engineering, systems analysis, application systems support, or related work experience.

Competencies:

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

Proficient skill in:
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing computer programs/systems
• Troubleshooting computer systems

Proficient Skill In:
• Analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for automation and technology innovation.
• Designing, testing, implementing, and supporting software applications and system integrations.
• Troubleshooting robotic systems, software applications, interfaces, and supporting technologies.
• Researching, evaluating, and validating emerging technologies and technical solutions.
• Developing reports, dashboards, queries, and performance metrics.
• Managing technology pilots, proofs of concept, and innovation initiatives.
• Gathering and documenting business and technical requirements.
• Communicating technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver technology solutions.
• Preparing technical specifications, implementation plans, and operational documentation.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency's critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.