DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST - 42005642 1

DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST - 42005642 1

Date: Nov 3, 2025

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Requisition No: 864429

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST - 42005642 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005642

Salary: $42,561.57 - $55,000.14

Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2025

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DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

OFFICE OF AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

***STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM
EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Shelley Harden, 850-245-1096

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in computer systems analysis, computer programming or in planning or designing distributed computer systems; or

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and one (1) year experience in computer systems analysis, computer programming or in planning or designing distributed computer systems; or

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems; or

Three (3) 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 be substituted 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.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.”

***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:

Moderate travel required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

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

JOB DUTIES:

Hardware/Software user workstation support: Configure workstation and laptops for new, existing and transferring employees. Includes running profile prior to new employee arriving onsite and ensuring encryption, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Radmin Viewer (remote access software) is installed on all laptops. Configure peripheral devices for primary computer asset. Configure the distributed computer systems with the appropriate hardware, operating system, application software, communication components.

Enterprise software/application support: Responsible for 2nd Level Technical and Administrative Support for department users, including hardware, software and communications components. This includes diagnostic evaluation and technical troubleshooting of software and hardware problems.

Security administration: Inform and teach division staff about department security standards and industry security best practices. Provide new user education and continuing education on Department Policy and Procedures Chapter 8. Assign and track Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FLDE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) training required for division users and vendors. Prepare for FDLE and FBI CJIS Audits. Perform annual division and tax collector user audits.

User support: Utilize diagnostic tools and troubleshooting techniques to solve hardware, software, and communication problems. Request and coordinate warranty/repair services on equipment, as needed. Provide ongoing support of Regional Offices and Tax Collector offices. Use telephone and remote desktop tools to troubleshoot problems users encounter such as VPN, Encryption and FDACS network connectivity issues. Train and work with IT managers to submit Change Create User Access Request (CCR) for Database roles, network login scripts, Outlook accounts, etc .

Network and File Security administration: Layer security for navigation and read/update access via network security groups, per instruction by division managers.Conduct annual audit of network folders to include user access (navigation and data), naming conventions and identify obsolete/redundant data for deletion.

Communication: Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff utilizing knowledge of basic data processing terminology and procedures. This includes ability to interpret and respond to computer error messages. Perform on-the-job training for distributed systems users on the proper use of hardware/software/applications. If needed, conduct classroom/WebEx training for the divisions’ web application.

Other: Perform other related duties as assigned to include travel to Tax Collector offices and Regional Offices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of computers, operating systems, and software.
• Knowledge of operating system deployment.
• Ability to monitor and resolve problems with distributed computer systems components.
• Knowledge of desktop configuration tools such as Microsoft Intune or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
• Ability to provide support on technical projects.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of Chapter 493 and section 790.06, F.S
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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 ;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit .

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

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.

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