Requisition No: 797782

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 42000951 1

Position Number: 42000951

Salary: $43,151.19 - $59,020.00

Posting Closing Date: 04/12/2023

SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Jason Beyer, (850) 410-0925

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming; or

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and two (2) years of experience as described above; or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and one (1) year of experience as described above; or

A doctorate from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems; or

Four years of experience as described above and either (1) completion of a 720 classroom hour program of study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of data processing (excluding data entry), or (2) 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science or management information systems.

Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Completion of a one-year program of study from a vocational/technical school in an area of data processing (excluding data entry) can substitute for one year of the required experience.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

Please Note: There will be a numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates as part of the hiring process for this position.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
  

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbent must pass a pulmonary function test with medical evaluation, must undergo and pass regular respirator fit-testing, and must wear a respirator when required.

Will be subject to the requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator.

This is an in-person position.

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Analyze, design, develop and coordinate applications in a data base environment for the Bureau of Diagnostic Laboratory and the Division of Animal Industry. This includes the analysis of new development and maintenance projects. Design relational databases including tables, queries, reports, and menu interfaces using Oracle, SQL, Microsoft PowerApps or similar software products. Interview application stakeholders to ensure proper design and ease of use. Assist user groups in developing system specifications and requirements. Develop detailed systems design, testing, implementation, documentation, and tracking plan using the Department's Information System Development Methodology (ISDM). Support the Laboratory Information Management System (LMS).

Assist the division with the support of information technology projects such as designing and developing applications and modification enhancements. Interface with the Laboratory staff, Division Information Officer's staff and the department's distributed systems support group to ensure the application development plan is consistent with the department's objectives and is compatible with existing applications and security requirements.

Perform hardware/software installation and troubleshooting for the Division of Animal Industry. Assist users with hardware and software problems. Utilize diagnostic tools and troubleshooting techniques to solve hardware, software and communications problems. Image new computers using the methods put in place by the Agency.

Perform database administration functions within the Division of Animal Industry. This includes database maintenance, granting access privileges, optimizing performance, and assuring data integrity.

Follow established programming standards, Standard Operating Procedures, and policies as applicable to the tasks performed. Develop guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for computer software, hardware, security, and network utilization for the Division of Animal Industry. Write and/or maintain up-to-date documentation for software applications including program listings and operational procedures. Prepare instruction manuals.

Attend technical training classes to enhance and increase knowledge and skills of job responsibilities. Represent the Division at various meetings. Assist in formulating policies and procedures for Information Systems Standard Operating Procedures.

Perform other related duties as assigned. Conducts in person work at the Live Oak Laboratory, District 4 Bartow Office, District 5 Arcadia Office and District 6 Okeechobee office when necessary to assist the with deploying, maintaining, fixing and troubleshooting of the division’s information technology.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of computer application development and technology.
• Knowledge of project control and techniques.
• Knowledge of the concepts and theories of data processing and data communications.
• Skill with Oracle, SQL or similar relational database products.
• Skill with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Skill in developing applications systems.
• Skill with troubleshooting and maintaining computer-related hardware and peripheral devices.
  

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!
  

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.