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Looking for SQL programmer to update, modify maintain MS SQL database and general database management/administration. This is a large data base of physical assets for maintaining information on replacement costs, performance, condition and asset characteristics (location, construction type etc.) Salary Range: $106-160k/yr Basic Function Plans and manages the activities of the systems support and analytics unit providing centralized system support and data analysis Manages the development, implementation, and support for software systems

For more info/to apply see: http://jobs.metro.net/JobInformation.aspx?bno=005228-012

    Identifies analytics for a group of related departments to provide supporting data around Metro performance objectives

    Develops analytics models to extract and analyze data from various Metro systems to provide management with decision making tools

    Consults with user departments to clarify and solve systems development needs and problems; establishes priorities and schedules to ensure user satisfaction with implemented systems

    Provides technical direction and manages technical reviews of system analysis projects, system design, and program implementation; approves system designs and changes before presentation to user
Leads and facilitates a cross-functional team agency-wide that identifies opportunities for improvement in application of system support capabilities Designs and coordinates systems usage training programs to management and end-users of all departmental systems

    Provides advice to management and staff in the development of strategies and resolution of major problems

    Chairs and participates in various technology-related committees and task forces

    Develops and maintains skills to identify best practices and emerging trends in analytics

    Adjusts input and reporting requirements and training programs as necessary
 Directs internal consulting activities of departmental systems support, including advising the departments on work process improvement and performance measurement

    Coordinates work with consultants as needed and monitors and tracks their performance

    Supervises, coaches, and motivates assigned staff
Requirements For Employment A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes: Education BA/BS in Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Systems Engineering, or a related field; Master′s Degree in a related field preferred Experience 6 yrs of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in business process improvement and technology implementation in a large private or public organization; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment Certifications/Licenses/Requirements Theories, principles, and practices of statistical analysis and database management systems, techniques, and design, including statistical data modeling techniques Theories, principles, and practices of project management Interpretation/translation of analytical work results into business results Public administration

Programming language, SQL (Structured Query Language)

    Database technologies

    Applicable business software applications