SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III

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Requisition No: 825943

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 71000228

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71000228

Salary: $52,500.00

Posting Closing Date: 04/01/2024

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SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

NETWORK INFORMATION & SECURITY

**Internal advertisement for current FDLE members**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position reports to the HQ System Administration Data Processing Manager within the Bureau of Information Technology Services (ITS) Program's Bureau of Customer Service Administration. The incumbent in this position is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and centrally managing enterprise desktop solutions in a local and wide area network environment. This position is responsible for the installation and configuration of the department's desktop and laptop systems, agency laptop encryption, mobile phone management, desktop antivirus management, desktop /laptop imaging, and asset management. This is a full-time position Monday-Friday, with rotation On-Call.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Planning, designing, and coordinating a distributed processing system with statewide and area networking multi-agency environments;
• Coordinating the day-to-day support of HQ-ITS systems as required by the department;
• Assisting with the planning, designing and implementation of distributed processing systems with local and/or wide area networking components. This may include both short and long term projects;
• Configuring distributed computer systems environments with appropriate hardware, operating systems software, applications software and communications components to solve business/office problems for local and wide area networks;
• Consulting with customers and conducting information assessments in order to determine user needs and to define system requirements. Providing consulting services both internally and externally to FDLE and other state agencies; and
• Conducting research and development in distributed processing and information systems technology to support the planning and enhancement of departmental networks. This includes hardware, software, and communications components of the network.

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in computer systems analysis or computer programming, one year of which must have been in systems programming; or

• A bachelor's degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the computer sciences or management information systems and one year of experience in systems programming; or

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and six years of experience in computer systems analysis or computer programming, one year of which must have been in systems programming; or

• Any combination of education or experience, as described above, for a total of six years.

• Completion of a 720-classroom hour program of study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of data processing* can substitute for one year of the required education or experience.

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

Note: 30 semester hours, or equivalent, of course work from an accredited college or university is equivalent to one year of experience.

• Data entry excluded in data processing experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques;
• Knowledge of computers and software;
• Knowledge of Windows 11;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of computer programming and/or computer systems analysis;
• Ability to write, code, test and debug computer programs;
• Ability to process information logically and solve problems;
• Ability to develop training programs related to distributed processing operations and procedures;
• Ability to monitor and resolve problems with distributed computer systems components;
• Ability to identify and define user task needs;
• Ability to communicate effectively; and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

BASE SALARY:

• $ 52,500.00

NOTES:

Starting salary will be at the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. The elements of this selection process may include a work sample and/or interview. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

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.