Utah Department of Transportation’s Post

Calling all #civilengineers . . . The #Utah Department of #Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a forward thinking, highly motivated individual, with strong communication skills and technical knowledge, to help coordinate data analysis and reporting for the Bridge Management group within the Structures Division. Responsibilities include researching and implementing program, process, and technological improvements/innovations that will: (1) foster improved data consistency, quality and reporting; (2) eliminate redundancies; (3) streamline current data collection activities and/or work processes; and (4) facilitate data driven decision making. You will work collaboratively with others to build data visualizations, interactive sites, and dashboards necessary for monitoring performance and reporting to leadership. Principle Duties As the Bridge Data Scientist, you will: Perform data analysis to support Bridge Management needs, including training UDOT personnel in data analysis techniques. Work with other data managers, stewards, custodians, or analysts to create a network for coordination on data activities. Participate in department meetings as needed to discuss data issues and concepts. Work with Division of Technology Services (DTS) support staff to ensure infrastructure resources are adequate to provide appropriate business support. Participate in identifying training needs and assist in the development and delivery of training to system users. Provide technical support to end users and agency management on all business functions and processes encompassed in the supported bridges/structures systems. Oversee client-side security and permissions of software systems. Recommend system enhancements, modifications, tools and other technical solutions to meet agency needs. Coordinate the compliance to federal submittals.  Anticipate the impact that new or modified software will have on existing standards and practices. Select and perform testing methods to evaluate the success of both software upgrades and modifications. Meet with vendors on new and existing products, evaluate usefulness and cost of products and make recommendations. Research, investigate, and recommend technologies including web, mobile and other new or emerging technologies. Support software implementations and integrations with data knowledge and documentation. Oversee and report on data quality. Champion improvement to data quality, consistency, and accuracy. Track and fulfill data requests, map data use, and log critical issues. Create and maintain data dictionaries, governance, metadata, and indexes. Prepare data information reports for internal groups, present and discuss data issues. Learn more about this amazing opportunity: https://lnkd.in/ePEEd6Jh

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