Information Technology Director

Minimum Qualifications

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year in either:

Qualifying experience in one or a combination of the following areas may substitute for the required education, one year for one year, up to a maximum of four years:

Additional qualifying graduate coursework in geography may substitute for required experience, one year for one year, up to a maximum of one year (e.g., 36 graduate quarter hours).

Necessary Special

Qualifications:

None.

Examination Method:
Education and experience rating, 100%.

Under general supervision, will be responsible for GIS work of average difficulty in the analysis and evaluation of equipment and software applications for GIS development. Performs related work as required.

Under general supervision, is responsible for GIS work of average difficulty in the analysis and evaluation of equipment and software applications for GIS development; and performs related work as required.

This is the working level class in the GIS Analyst sub‑series. An employee in this class performs advanced spatial analysis; custom designs software applications; and analyzes and evaluates equipment and software necessary for GIS development programs. It differs from GIS Analyst 1 (entry level) and GIS Analyst 3 (advanced working level or supervisory).

• Develop custom GIS applications, create decision‑making tools for complex issues, perform research, write, test, and deploy code.
• Create specialized data sets, reports, maps, and graphics; analyze data; acquire data from agencies; define output parameters; perform spatial analysis.
• Integrate GIS into existing agency or departmental applications; examine business processes; identify requirements; write source code; diagnose system problems.
• Maintain GIS applications, hardware, and software; evaluate industry standards; monitor component performance; install upgrades.
• Provide training and technical assistance to state agency users; write instructional content; support users via email, phone, or in‑person.

• Insurance options:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Life.
• Annual leave earned per month based on years of service:
  • 0‑5 years: 1 day
  • 5‑10 years: 1½ days
  • 10‑20 years: 1¾ days
  • 20+ years: 2 days
• Maximum allowable days: 30, 36, 39, 42 days.
• Sick leave: 1 day (7.5 hrs) per month for full‑time employees.
• Bereavement leave: 3 paid days; up to 5 total days with additional sick leave.
• Family Medical Leave: up to 12 work weeks per year; continued health insurance during leave.
• Parental leave: up to 4 months after birth; combines sick, annual, or special leave.
• Military leave in accordance with state and federal law.
• Holidays: 11 paid days off per year.
• Retirement:
  Membership in Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) with 5‑year credit, 30‑year or age‑60 eligibility.
• Deferred compensation: 401(k) and 457 plans with employer match.
• Flexible benefits plan: pre‑tax deductions for medical, dental, and dependent day‑care expenses.
• Higher education discounts: 25% tuition discount for qualifying employees and tuition waivers.
• BEST program:
  Baccalaureate Education System Trust for saving for children's college education.
• Wellness Program: health risk assessments, fitness events, smoking cessation, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential counseling available 24/7.

Entry level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Government Administration