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Analyst Trainee
Ewing, NJ
Job Description
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Public Posting
POSTING #: 24-00099
TITLE: Analyst Trainee ISSUE DATE: 3/13/2024
TITLE CODE: 55301 CLOSING DATE: 4/3/2024
DIVISION: Operations LOCATION: Ewing
UNIT: Operations Systems Unit
RANGE: P95 SALARY: $52,513.10
WORK WEEK: 40 hours
DESCRIPTION
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is seeking candidates for the position of Analyst Trainee
within the Division of Operations. Analyst Trainees are assigned a 40 - hour work week. Current starting salary is
$52,513.10 and after six months is $54,906.96
The Department of Transportation (DOT) currently offers a telework pilot program, and this position may qualify for up to
2 days of remote work at your primary residence outside of your assigned DOT work location. This program does not
supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJDOT employees to establish, and then maintain,
principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
New hires will not be eligible for the telework pilot program until they successfully complete their 4 - month working test period.
The Operations Systems Unit (OSU) within the Division of Operations Administrative Support is the Unit responsible to design,
develop, launch and maintain the necessary computer software applications and enterprise solutions to support Department
maintenance and operations work. Staff in this unit will be responsible for developing these enterprise solutions and systems
through treasury software contracts and consultant agreements. Furthermore, this unit is in charge of creating ways to
incorporate new technology into the management of operations work to improve efficiency and performance. Staff in this
unit would serve as Subject Matter Experts (SME) for all operations computer applications. This Unit is complex in that it
includes design, development, training and customer support activities and is critical during times when emergency
response is paramount.
Job Duties
*Troubleshoot, research, and resolve workstation and server hardware and software problems.
*Collaborate with IT Customer Service, network staff, application developers, and vendors on more difficult problems or recurring
errors that are system - wide or have affected more than a few users to bring about problem resolution.
*Work with Business Unit, OIT, and vendors to monitor, administer, and maintain Operations servers and systems.
*Document systems and procedures.
*Develop applicable procedures as required. Prepared manuals and literature to use for training staff and end users.
*Answer inquiries from system users; explained system functions and provided technical assistance in the use and application
of system features.
*Ensure all user and unit requests are recorded, prioritized, assigned, resolved, and documented.
*Consult with vendors and develop and maintain a positive business relationship.
*Attend conferences, forums, and technological symposiums to keep up to date on current and developing technologies.
*Initiate/modify projects, programs, and applications to promote increased efficiency and effectiveness of operational goals.
*Conducting information gathering and business analysis for existing and new Information Technology initiatives.
*Recommend the purchase of new and replacement applications system and platforms.
*Plan, evaluate, test, and implement desktop and network technology solutions in support of business operations.
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REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education.
Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of
basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make
accurate and informed decisions.
Preferred Qualities/Experience
* IT or Software/Enterprise Project Experience
* Global Information Systems (GIS) Work Experience
For more information regarding this position, please refer to: http://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/55301.htm
BENEFITS PACKAGE
As a NJ State Department, NJDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Health Care (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care)
* Pension
* Deferred Compensation
* 13 paid holidays
* Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative days)
* Training & Tuition Aid Opportunities
TO APPLY
You must apply through the NJDOT website at: https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/about/employ/openings.shtm
Submit a complete packet by the closing date that includes the following documents:
* NJ State Application for Employment (Application instructions can be found at link above)
* Letter of interest
* Current resume
* Copy of unofficial transcript OR foreign degree evaluation
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Proof of Degree: You must provide transcript or evaluation of your UNDERGRADUATE degree.
Foreign Degree Evaluation: If you obtained your undergraduate degree outside of the US, you MUST provide
a Foreign Degree Evaluation from a USA recognized evaluation service agency that includes a course - by - course evaluation
in order to be deemed eligible. Failure to provide evaluation will result in your application being disqualified.
Incomplete Packets: Applicants MAY NOT be considered if they fail to provide all requested documents upon initial
submittal or fail to follow instructions when submitting electronically. Applicants will be selected for an interview on the
basis of their application/resume.
Current State employees: Any appointments made that involve movement may result in a forfeiture of rights to any
promotional lists in their former unit.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of
Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. NJDOT does not provide sponsorship or
accept student OPT/CPT program, F1 or H1B work authorization visas.
Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of employment to
establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14 -
7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act."
NJDOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation
for any part of the application and hiring process, please email dot - hr.ada@dot.nj.gov.
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case - by - case basis.
SAME APPLICANTS: If you are under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted
along with your resume by closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at:
https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC 609 - 292 - 4144, option 3.
New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 year
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