1. What exactly do you do?
- What field is your job in?
Information Technology, Government, Transportation - What is your job title?
Systems Analyst Ii - Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for (size and general description of what type of organization it is)
Texas Department of Transportation, Transportation Planning and Programming Division. There are approximately 15,000 employees.
- How long have you been employed in this position?
Since July 1, 2007. 16 months - How many hours do you work a week on average?
40 hours per week - Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
40 hours per week - Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
Database development using MS Access. I also test and develop user interfaces written in ASP.net. I produce adhoc reports in MS Access. I perform scanning for the division. I develop the documentation for my division.
- What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
36000 - What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
38000 - Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
11 hours vacation per month, 8 hours sick leave. Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance. AETNA dental. Retirement plan. Legal Plan. - Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
Under compared to the private industry.
2. Work environment!
- Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Yes, I am a member of a team and a division. I enjoy working with others and feel it provides a learning atmosphere. However, I would love to work from home via telecommutting.
- Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes - Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes - Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it
Yes, a project is accomplished more efficiently when team playing is in effect.
- Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
- 8 Income
- 7 Work Environment - co-workers
- 7 Work Environment - supervisors
- 7 Benefits
- 8 Hours
- 7 Level of responsibility
- 6 The actual "work" you do at your job
- 6 Job Title
3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours?
- If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Register with WorkinTexas.com and network.
- What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Programming skills and other technical skills. Of course, social and organization skills. One should be flexible working with the state.
- Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes, however, I feel experience is more important than education. - What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Be dedicated and open to learning.
4. How did you get your J-O-B
- How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)
Internet, WorkINTexas.com - What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)
submitted state of Texas application and resume. - Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail? (e.g., number of interviews, who you interviewed with, group interview, individual interview, etc.)
Yes. One interview with my supervisor. I was hired based on my interview scores. - If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?
Sorry, I just know that they were technical questions. - Is this the job / field you planned to work in?
Yes - If your job is in a different field from your original plan how did you get here? Explain (Plan can be from high school/college/post college/personal plan)
No different. I attended a two year trade school and was hired by AT&T Bell Laboratories right out of school
5. Background: Are you qualified?
- Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes, programming skills. - Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain
Yes. I knew what languages I would be using and I am learning languages that I will be using. - Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain
Yes, again, I believe my experience is what counts the most. - If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare you for your job?
6. The Future and Beyond (FINAL SECTION)
- If someone were to observe you at work, what would he or she say is "fun" about your job?
Learning - What is (are) the most fulfilling aspect(s) and least fulfilling aspect(s) of your current employment? (e.g. fiscal, spiritual, type of work, hours, commute, compensation, etc.)
Most fulfilling is when I discover a new technique which makes my job easier. - Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?
Yes and no. I am learning internet programming skills which I need to obtain a telecommute position. - What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)
To retire. No, actually I want to obtain a telecommute position. - Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
It is constantly changing. New technology.
7. A Day in the Life Of...
- 7 am - 8 am
Arrived at work at 7:30am. Logged into Groupwise (email software). Documented the previous day in my weekly status report. - 8 am - 9 am
Began compiling box 25 of RI Scan Project. This consist of Straight Line Diagrams (SLD)s in order by control-section. - 9 am - 10 am
Prepared an adhoc for a outside source. Customer wanted to know how many FM (Farm to Market) roadways in Texas. A little of 40K - 10 am - 11 am
Generated response with attachments for adhoc of FM roadways. - 11 am - 12 am
Continued performing quality control on Box 25 RI Scan project. - 12 am - 1 pm
- 1 pm - 2 pm
Continued performing quality control on Box 25 RI Scan project. - 2 pm - 3 pm
Prepared adhoc of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) for Bastrop and Caldwell counties. Outside request. - 3 pm - 4 pm
Generated response with attachments for adhoc of FM roadways. - 4 pm - 5 pm
Continue performing quality control on Box 25 RI Scan project. Document daily task. - 5 pm - 6 pm
- 6 pm - 7 pm
- 7 pm - 8 pm
- 8 pm - 9 pm
- 9 pm - 10 pm
- 10 pm - 11 pm
- 11 pm - 12 pm