Chief Data Operations

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Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To plan, organize, direct, supervise and coordinate the work of the systems analysis, programming, computer operations and data input operations; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement in the application of systems analysis and electronic data programming techniques; work is reviewed usually upon completion for results obtained and conformance with departmental policies, and pertinent laws and regulations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: To plan, coordinate, direct and supervise the work of a technical and clerical staff engaged in systems analysis and electronic data programming procedures.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To be responsible for and to coordinate the work of the programming services and the systems analysis, the computer operations and the data input operations.
• To determine whether new or improved information systems are required or desired; to define and select the system to be developed or modified; to make a preliminary determination of user needs within the department and the objectives, constraints, basic resource requirements, cost benefits and feasibility of the proposed system.
• To develop the system requirements or general specifications by detailed analysis of the information needs of the prospective users, this includes study of the organization that will use the system, the system presently used, if any, and the input/output and processing requirements.
• To develop an information system that meets the systems requirements of the Analysis State Systems specifications for source data, reports, files, etc., are designed for the proposed system.
• To coordinate with the Information Processing Division to develop the computer programs to accomplish the objectives of the system.
• To work with the Information Processing Division to acquire any new hardware required, testing and documenting the system and training personnel in its operation.
• To monitor, evaluate and modify an established system in order to make desirable or necessary improvements.
• To be responsible for the installation of in-service and formal training programs to promote staff development.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the capabilities, programming techniques and intricacies of the general purpose digital computer and peripheral equipment; a thorough knowledge of the principles and methods required to resolve problems of intent, or of feasibility of computer processing; a thorough knowledge of modern management principles and practices; the ability to apply such knowledge, principles, practices and methods; the ability to plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of a technical and clerical staff engaged in the conversion of departmental procedures and problems to automatic data processing; the ability to communicate effectively with subordinates, superiors, and departmental personnel; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through graduation from a college of recognized standing with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Mathematics or Industrial Engineering including or supplemented by completion of basic computer orientation and programming courses; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through employment in a responsible supervisory position in systems design and programming.

Or any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

This position will allow the Office of Safety to continue the important work of maintaining safe and efficient movement of traffic on Rhode Island's roads. An increase in traffic congestion leads to long travel delays and impacts travel patterns, which could adversely affect businesses and communities.

Supplemental Information

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.