STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- IT SPECIALIST I - 21008194

Requisition No: 844286 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 1ST CIRCUIT- IT SPECIALIST I - 21008194

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21008194 

Salary:  $50,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/07/2025 

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STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA

* NOTICE OF AVAILABLE POSITION *

IT Specialist I – 2100-8194

Minimum starting annual salary $50,000.00

Commensurate with education and experience

Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Do you want a rewarding career?

Join the State Attorney's Office, First Judicial Circuit and be part of a dynamic team.  We have four counties in the First Judicial Circuit – Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton. We are looking to hire a IT Specialist I in Pensacola, FL (Escambia). This is a full-time position – Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

IT Specialists are assigned varied and specialized work within the IT unit. Specialties include research; analysis and improvement of workflow processes; programming, computer operation, maintenance and upgrades of software and hardware and customer support.

Work may require knowledge of the basic terminology, concepts, principles, practices and techniques of data processing and computer programming; data processing flowcharting techniques; mathematics; one or more computer programming language; methods of data collection and analysis; basic management principles; ability to think logically and to analyze and solve problems. Additionally, this work may require the development of rapport with user personnel to establish, maintain and promote user confidence in the use of data processing resources. This position may also include maintenance and upgrade of all computer software and hardware including physical moves.

IT Specialists provide the initial and final points of contact for user problem tracking and resolution in a timely manner. Answer incoming phone calls from computer users and troubleshoot and resolve users’ problems.

Candidates must have the knowledge to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance and updates on hardware according to verbal or written instructions; develop and document standards for use, control, updating and maintenance of computer hardware and multifunctional automated office systems; create, maintain and edit multimedia materials and equipment; provide assistance agency-wide as it relates to the installation and implementation of automated office systems to include personalization of systems to correspond with the needs of the users; operate computer hardware or software according to verbal or written instructions including software such as word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail and time management software;  facilitate access to necessary software applications; maintain optimal efficiencies of hardware and system software and all hardware and system software maintenance/support contracts; develop and implement standard configurations for hardware and system software and implement upgrades; and interpret technical information relating to computer programming and data processing and case management systems.

To successfully perform the duties of this position, candidates must have a professional demeanor, excellent communication skills, office experience, keyboarding skills and work well in a team environment.  Candidates must be highly motivated, extremely organized, and be able to handle confidential matters with the utmost discretion.  We are looking for self-starters who accept challenges, work well under pressure, and require minimal supervision after training. 

Minimum Training and Experience Required: 

A high school diploma or equivalency or vocational school training or experience in computer operations, systems, analysis, or programming.

Applicants must be able to pass a background check for employment.  Employer is an E-Verify participant, requiring proof of identity,  and proof of US citizenship OR legal right to work in the United States. 

Employer has a “harassment-free” workplace policy, and requires honesty, confidentiality and professional conduct. Employees must practice safe workplace policies and procedures.  Employees must maintain satisfactory attendance and job performance level to meet the mission of this employer.

How to apply for the position:

Individuals must use the State of FL “People First” electronic application found at https://jobs.myflorida.com/

Individuals are required to upload a résumé and a cover letter to the People First Application.

Methods of contacting employer:

E-MAIL: hr@osa1.org, OR via phone 850-595-4200

All résumés and People First applications will be confirmed as received by email.

Agency Head: Ginger Bowden Madden, State Attorney, Employment is "At Will" and non-contracted.  Employer is member of and functions under the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Pay Plan.  Agency Mission Statement: "Seeking Justice for Florida"  

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.