Function of the Engineering I.T. Office

Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the development, implementation, operation and maintenance of the Division’s computerized data processing systems, including Highway Financial Accounting System, Highway Maintenance Management System, Computer-Aided Drafting System, Engineering Design Programs, Infrastructure Management Systems, federally mandated planning and statistical systems, network communications and data transfer, and PC-based programs.

Prepares, reviews and updates a detailed program to systematically achieve the established objectives for computer-based information systems; directs, organizes and coordinates activities to ensure that the Highways Division is kept in step with all other parts in a unified effort toward an integrated data, network and telecommunication system; takes appropriate action to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines to achieve the department's automated data processing objectives.

Serves as the on-site technical advisor to management; provides analyses, recommendations and technical supervision on matters relating to the divisional computer systems and equipment requirements; acts as the divisional liaison with the departmental Computer Systems and Services Office, corresponding offices from the Airports and Harbors Divisions, and the Department of Accounting and General Services’ Information and Communication Services Division.