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MyFlorida SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT - 48003466 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT - 48003466
Date: May 22, 2024
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
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Requisition No: 829880
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT - 48003466
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 48003466
Salary: Salary Range: $ 54,690.24 - $112,045.94
Posting Closing Date: 07/22/2024
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Florida Department of Education
Bureau of Educator Certification
Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building
Systems Programming Consultant - CS
Position Number 48003466
Salary Range: $ 54,690.24 - $112,045.94
CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY
The purpose of Florida educator certification is to support the academic achievement of our students by assuring that our educators are professionally qualified for highly effective instruction. Florida educators must be certified to teach in our public schools and in many of our private schools. Educators include classroom teachers, school administrators, and other support professionals, such as guidance counselors and media specialists. The Bureau of Educator Certification (BEC) is committed to providing timely, accurate, and efficient services to all constituents. For more information, please visit the Bureau of Educator Certification webpage (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/on-line-application-status-lookup-site.stml) .
Description:
The Systems Programming Consultant position is responsible for providing a broad range of software and systems programming support and guidance to assure the highest data quality to enhance the integrity of the Bureau of Educator Certification’s management system (Versa). This position will assist with critical projects or initiatives, particularly those with a high priority implementation timeline.
The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions.
The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the team.
The employee must interact courteously with others.
General Responsibilities:
This position will work closely with the Operations Director and collaborate with the Division of Technology and Innovation (DTI) on Bureau priorities and programming requests.
This position will provide guidance to the Bureau regarding updates to the Versa system.
This position will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements and troubleshoot technology issues.
This position must work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Attendance is an essential function of this position.
Specific Responsibilities :
Collaborate with the Operations Unit management team on the implementation and achievement of operational goals to effectively support the needs of the Bureau.
Serve as liaison with the Northwest Data Center, DTI, external firms for the development and implementation of database and system modifications and enhancements, such as the management information and scheduling systems used to direct and control the distribution of workflow.
Conduct training sessions with BEC staff on the database, technology applications and optical imaging system for the purposes of sharing information regarding updates, modifications, or enhancements.
Review Bureau processes to ensure that activities and operations comply with current laws, regulations, and policies.
Prepare reports and other documents in accordance with Bureau policies and procedures.
Analyze and test technology system enhancements to identify errors and ensure conformance to data quality standards.
Serve on the BEC policy development workgroup to incorporate certification data and operating systems priorities.
Formulate, recommend, and coordinate the implementation of modifications to existing certification systems and processes with other offices and units to comply with changes in statutes, and rules.
Prepare documentation related to standardized data quality management practices and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of computer programming languages.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of understanding software workflow.
Proficiency in keyboarding and operating technology systems.
Ability to analyze various components of Bureau processes to anticipate and troubleshoot technology related issues.
Ability to streamline development processes.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational practices.
Ability to introduce new ways of thinking and encourage collaboration among technology teams.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to educator certification technology.
Ability to prioritize collaboration and workflow over individual productivity.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Coding, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Software Development, or Information Technology.
Software or hardware certifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Coding, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Software Development, or Information Technology.
Certification in any of the following areas:
Microsoft Certified (MC)
C/C+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP)
Java
Management Consultant Professional (MCP)
Structured Query Language (SQL)
Tableau software experience.
BENEFITS INFORMATION
Benefits information can be found at https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
• State of Florida Retirement package – www.myfrs.com
• 9 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Holiday annually
• In-State Tuition Waivers
• Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage (over 80% employer paid)
• Basic Life Insurance Policy (State pays 80% of premium)
• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance Options
• Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.
• Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of annual leave credits per month.
• Tax-Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
• Tax-Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.
APPLICATION NOTES
Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.
Selective Services System (SSS)
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
Qualifying Questions:
Do you possess a technology or software certification?
Yes
No
Do you have experience collaborating with other IT professionals on software and hardware programs?
Yes
No
Do you have an Associate or bachelor’s degree in Coding, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Software Development, or Information Technology ?
Yes
No
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee