DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST - 42001111

Requisition No: 837649 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST - 42001111

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42001111 

Salary:  $41,561.78 - $50,000.08 

Posting Closing Date: 09/27/2024 

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DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST
 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
 

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
 

 ***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
 

CONTACT:
 

Leah Kincaid, (850) 681-5873
 

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) years of experience as described above; 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.
 

***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:
 

Occasional to moderate travel required. 
 

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
 

NOTES: 
 

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

JOB DUTIES:
 

This position provides Information Technology (IT) technical support for the Florida Forest Service.
 

Provides technical support and problem-solving assistance to the Florida Forest Service’s (FFS) clients of computer hardware, software, and network communications. This includes installation, diagnostic evaluation, and technical troubleshooting of all software and hardware problems. Priority should be given to the FFS’s custom applications such as FMIS – Fire Management Information Systems, Forest Protection’s Asset Tracking, and Forest Management’s timber sales program FMS – Forest Management Sales. Additionally, GIS applications should be included as a priority application. Also, utilizes the department’s Helpdesk software to track all customer support requests.
 

Maintains the computer inventory according to department policy using the department’s asset tracking software.  Ensures that the proper forms are filled out when the hardware is relocated.  Ensures all software is properly licensed before installation and is tracked to comply with licensing agreements.
 

Provides both formal and one-on-one training/instruction to FFS’s clients in the use of the following, but not limited to Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, ArcGIS, custom GIS applications, Windows 10, networking, and VPN network access.  Prepares client brief training documents, manuals, and/or presentations for training purposes.
 

Provides technical leadership in the evaluation of hardware/software and makes recommendations to upgrade existing equipment or to purchase new equipment.  Advises management on distributed computing innovations and solutions.  Provides hardware/software purchasing information to the Service clients for acquisition.
 

Maintains an acute awareness of the latest technological advances in hardware and software equipment through research and attending seminars, educational courses, and conferences.  Attends and completes training when necessary.
 

Performs other duties as assigned.
 

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include
 

• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Annual Boot Allotment
   

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

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
 

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.