Business Information/Systems Specialist - Transportation/Infrastructure

Scott County

Shakopee, MN United States

Applications will be accepted until November 6, 2026. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists multiple business units within Physical Development Division (consisting of Transportation, Facilities and Fleet, and Planning and Resource Development) in evaluating, planning, re-designing, and implementing software system solutions and asset management. Understands the business unit's current business processes and procedures, software systems, and mobile deployment activities and makes recommendations to help the units operate more efficiently and effectively. Identifies and implements ways to enhance and/or maximize existing software systems and assists the business unit in identifying requirements for software upgrades. Understands and operates software database reports and queries to obtain and maintain data on department's key performance measures and indicators in coordination with the County's Delivering What Matters (DWM) initiative. The employee works collaboratively with managers and supervisors to identify data and measures that will convey program results. Provides guidance in dealing with complex analysis, technical duties, data quality assurance, and operational and capital issues related to software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Acts as technical liaison when work requires coordination of efforts between departments and work units. 
  • Defines, designs, and implements business process improvements through the use of software system enhancements, integration, and delivery of internal and external web-based applications and services for the continued improvement of systems including but not limited to asset management, permitting and licensing, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and capital planning.
  • Conducts research and analysis related to performance management, process improvement, and strategic planning.
  • Facilitates the collection, organization, and maintenance of accurate asset data (transportation, facilities, fleet), ensuring the integrity and accessibility of information related to all physical assets by implementing data management systems, standardizing data collection processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain data quality and support informed asset management decisions.    
  • Coordinates the development of the five-year Highway Operations Plan, updated annually. Works with Program Managers and Highway Engineer to analyze data to address operating budget gaps to address the five-year needs identified in the Plan. 
  • Assists in obtaining the collection of performance data to include department reports, state reports, and federal reports. 
  • Assists in the planning and development of outcome-based measures for programs and services and facilitates discussion with staff to establish appropriate measure and data sources.
Experience Level
Mid I (1-4 years)
AICP Level
Not Required
Specialty
Transportation Planning
Salary Range
$85,367.15 - $133,387.49

Contact Information

Address
200 Fourth Avenue West
Shakopee, MN
55379
United States
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