Seasonal State Worker

Date Posted: May 15, 2024

Requisition ID: 443666

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation:

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $16.24 an hour. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

Location:

This position is located in INDOT’s Central Office, Indianapolis.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Analyze business processes, business rules, methods of data acquisition and data application for advancement of business practices, operational performance enhancement and resource allocation.

• Preside over methodic, non-routine examinations of office specific data through advanced analysis routines, queries, and scripts.

• Present the findings/recommendations through the development of custom reports, charts and maps.

• Work with Information Technology on the administration of analysis packages including data loading/unloading, error message interpretation, SQL statement development, script updating, mass editing of datasets and software database performance analysis.

• Manage all the activities of subordinates including interviewing/selecting applications, assigning work, scheduling training, evaluating, and administering disciplinary action.

• Investigate new/existing technologies and business practices for practical and feasible implementation into divisional workflow and work with Information Technology for implementation.

• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.

• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

  The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Broad knowledge of operational, mathematical, analytical and/or statistical research techniques.

• Broad knowledge of multiple regression or multivariate analysis, measurement and testing, and interview methods and questionnaire design.

• Ability to communicate and coordinate technical needs.

• Ability to understand and comprehend instructions dealing with technical and abstract theories.

• Ability to determine proper research methods to use, collect appropriate data and draw conclusions.

• Extensive knowledge of the agency mission and administrative policies.

• Extensive knowledge of computer and software programs and the ability to utilize these skills.

• Ability to take abstract concepts and formulate physical models.

• Effective communication skills.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to research and document findings.

• Ability to formulate sound recommendations and make appropriate decisions with consideration of potential impact on agency/division statewide.

• Ability to effectively prioritize a variety of projects/functions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to organize thoughts and ideas in a logical manner.

• Ability to plan and organize the work of other employees.

  Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

  This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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