Electronic Survey Developer and Analyst w/ Tri Met

Position Description
Manage all aspects of electronic survey data collection in support of agency-wide initiatives and comprehensive assessments. Responsible for the programming and development of survey instruments for mobile devices; the pilot, refinement and support of electronic surveys; quantitative data collection and analysis; and supervision and training of survey support staff in the use of hardware, software and data collection techniques. Requires collaboration with the business units to identify requirements and formulate survey questionnaires; collaboration with Information Technology on all technical aspects; management of resources and budget; post data analysis and reporting functions; and data management. Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

1. Determine the appropriate software and hardware for survey administration through research, alternatives analysis, and prototyping.
2. Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
   
3. Program, test, implement and provide technical support for the electronic surveys.
   
4. Determine budget and operational feasibility of survey projects.
   
5. Finalize database for data entry and conduct field tests and make adjustments as needed.
   
6. Develop a sampling plan, pulling of the data samples, and monitoring the sampling.
   
7. Interview, hire, train and monitor work of survey support staff, as well as overseeing the data collection.
   
8. Contribute to the preparation and presentation of key survey findings. Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, maps, and fact sheets that effectively and succinctly describe survey techniques and results.
   
9. Contribute to the development of final survey reports.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistical Analysis, Geography, Computer Science, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Minimum five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in statistical analysis, spatial analysis, or other analytical work.
• Experience in supervision of personnel, and mobile application design and development, is desired. 
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of relational database technology, including theory, design, development, deployment and access using SQL with an industry standard RDBMS: PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Oracle, SQL Server. 
   
2. Demonstrated skills and knowledge of statistical, spatial, and demographic analysis. 
   
3. Experience in the use of statistical analytical packages such as SAS or SPSS is desirable.
   
4. Knowledge in the use of geographic information systems, including spatial data management.
   
5. Experience with Python, Android development, PL/pgSQL, HTML/CSS/Javascript and similar technologies. 
   
6. Demonstrated familiarity with different software and hardware options for fielding a remote survey.  
   
7. Capable of working as part of a team in one or more tiers, e.g., client, server and database side. 
   
8. Ability to prepare and present clear and concise reports and presentation of analytical results.  
   
9. Ability to understand and implement work programs and multiple tasks and to elicit support and cooperation from other departments and staff from other jurisdictions.
   
10. Ability to supervise and manage personnel. 
    
11. Ability to work with diverse individuals, one-on-one or in a team context.
    
12. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in written form.
    
13. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, the elderly, persons with disabilities and/or other vulnerable populations.
    
14. Excellent organizational skills and ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
    

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA: 
Grade 14, Non-Union, Exempt, Regular Full-Time

Selection Process – Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of: 
1. Application Review/Resume & Cover Letter 
2. Supplemental Testing
3. Panel Interview
4. References & Degree Verification 

Supplemental Information: 
It is your responsibility, and to your benefit, to describe in detail how your education, training and work experience meet the requirements of the position for which you are applying. If applicable, please provide at least ten years of your work history, including any volunteer and internship experience you may have. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and letters of recommendation with your application. 

Online applications are permitted five attachments; however each attachment is limited to 5MB. Please include your attachments in the "Resume Attachment" section (please try to combine documents as much as possible). A second option for attaching multiple documents is to send them to [email protected] and we will attach them to your online application. You may also fax your materials to 503-962-3477 or 503-962-7440. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes will not be considered in lieu of a completed application. 

To apply, please visit our website at http://trimet.org/careers 


https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/trimet/jobs/1222222/electronic-survey-developer-and-analyst

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