DEP - CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER - 37010632

Requisition No: 861422 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: DEP - CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER - 37010632

 Pay Plan: SMS

Position Number: 37010632 

Salary: $130,000 to $140,000 

Posting Closing Date: 10/09/2025 

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CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located on-site in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Director of Information Technology serves as the Chief Information Officer and oversees the Office of Technology and Information Services. This office manages the department’s communications and networking infrastructure, messaging systems, IT security, enterprise databases, application development and maintenance services; geospatial information systems support; an enterprise service desk; IT contract management and procurement services; project management and business analysis; and IT strategic planning and technical standards oversight.

Responsibilities include:

Responsible for all aspects of the agency's technology and information systems.

Communicate with agency leadership to develop enterprise-wide information technology long-term vision and strategies in support of DEP’s goals and operations.

Identify risks and opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment in IT systems and resources (including staffing, sourcing, and purchasing).

Develop and maintain an appropriate IT operating framework and organizational structure that supports the needs of the agency.

Ensure appropriate and up to date documentation for IT processes.

Facilitate IT projects for the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of IT systems. Ensure IT project management is conducted at an enterprise level with appropriate requirements, impact analyses, conflict analyses, and risk analyses. Ensure the Project Management Office is appropriately staffed and resourced, as well as consulted and informed by all necessary parties.

Define and communicate IT plans, policies, and standards.

Responsible for enterprise IT purchasing and approval of all major system hardware and software purchasing decisions.

Responsible for facilitating IT governance to enable IT change, service improvement, operational effectiveness, IT project selection, and partnerships for initiatives that enable DEP staff in their mission.

Act as the main communication channel between IT and the program areas, meet with agency Leadership, Deputy Secretaries, and Division Directors on a regular basis to gather and understand their needs, communicate IT priorities and constraints, and convey agency needs back to IT management.

Coordinate with agency leadership to set guardrails and standards for any IT functions performed outside of OTIS.

Ensure technical debt is managed appropriately, is factored into ongoing workplans, and is communicated to the program areas.

Responsible for ensuring IT resources remediate cybersecurity and audit findings in a timely manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to effectively communicate technological frameworks, concepts, and tools to non-technical audiences and decision makers, including recommending and explaining technology solutions to senior management through presentations.

Ability to translate business goals into IT initiatives.

Ability to communicate effectively with program area and leadership to implement IT change, modernize systems, and enable department staff.

Knowledge of a broad range of IT-related topics and disciplines.

Knowledge of developing trends and anticipates future organizational impact.

Skills in critical thinking, complex problem solving, and business acumen.

Skills in change management, relationship building, and business cases development.

Skills in team building, vendor/contract management, and organizational performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

IT-related bachelor’s degree such as Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Information Technology.

IT-related certifications that support this position’s responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Experience in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework and IT governance.

At least 10 years in a management or supervisory position.

Pay:

$130,000 to $140,000

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

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 click );
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

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An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.