Systems Project Analyst

Requisition No: 844863 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: Systems Project Analyst

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000329 

Salary:  $46,668.01 

Posting Closing Date: 01/28/2025 

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Department of Military Affairs

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000329

WORK LOCATION:  STARKE, FL

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance     
• Retirement Benefits   
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
2. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program. 
3. The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
4. This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
5. As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
6. Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University with a major in Geography, Computer Science, Physical or Life Science, or related field AND Two (2) years of professional experience in using GIS Software for Analytical Decision Support; OR
• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited College or University with major coursework in Geography, Computer Science, Physical or Life science, or related field AND Four (4) years of professional experience in using GIS Software for Analytical Decision Support; OR
• A High School Diploma AND Six (6) years of professional experience in using GIS Software for Analytical Decision Support

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, update, manage, report, and maintain the DAMO-TRS (SRP) proponent SDSFIE Army Adaptation geospatial data layers in accordance with the DAMO-TRS SRP geospatial Data Development Strategy, the SRP geospatial data Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs), and the SDSFIE Army Adaptation.  Serve as the installation/site(s) Data Steward for all DAMO-TRS (SRP) proponent geospatial data layers.  Coordinate all range-related facility data with the installation real property office to ensure correct real property attributes are included in the geospatial data and real property databases. Manage SRP GIS by contributing to the development and maintenance of an annual Plan and Work plan, administration of schedules, preparing required reports, acquiring office and computer supplies, coordinating information technology support, and conducting required travel and training.  Provide SRP GIS reports including monthly status reports (MSRs), task execution reports, and input for ITAM Plan annual execution report. Identify draft budgets necessary to support these items and provide information for inclusion in ITAM Work plan.  Coordinate with the ITAM Coordinator and other Range staff to identify GIS related software updates/requirements, hardware replacement/requirements, supplies, imagery acquisition requirements, and other data acquisition needs.
• Provide training support products in direct assistance to the execution of training strategies and missions, at all echelons, on the installation’s ranges and training lands.  Develop and maintain geospatial data, perform geospatial analysis, and create training support cartographic products (i.e., maps) in support of unit training.
• Prepare/provide geospatial data, perform geospatial analysis, and provide map products to support range operations planning, and range scheduling/planning reviews, including the creation of danger zones, the development of noise contours, and the development of range operations map products using the Range Managers Toolkit (RMTK) suite of applications.
• Gather and create geospatial data and perform geospatial analysis to support Range Modernization planning charrettes and Range Modernization reconfigurations to include range siting.  Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of the principles and applications of ArcGIS software, cartography, and remote sensing.
• Knowledge of the development, implementation, and maintenance of geodatabases and other relational databases.
• Knowledge of computer operations and the use of GIS and Image processing software.
• Knowledge of computer programming languages, i.e. Python and VBScript.
• Ability to use handheld GPS devices and corresponding programs such as Trimble units and ArcPad.
• Ability to design high quality maps for military training and interpret/ perform cartographic requests from military personnel.
• Provides, creates and may develop various analysis and data reports as needed for use in military training activities.
• Ability to follow quality assurance plans and protocol requirements for data development.
• Ability to create data queries and summary reports to support agency needs.
• Ability to design systems logic and/or process information logically.
• Ability to identify and define user task needs by conducting short- and long-range project planning studies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to collect, record, and manage data.
• Ability to effectively perform data QA/QC.
• Ability to communicate data processing information effectively.
• Knowledge of computer programming.
• Ability to monitor and maintain ArcGIS and ArcGIS for Server performance and adjustment as needed.
• Knowledge of techniques of quality assurance on new and existing GIS data library, distribution, and tracking of data library requests.
• Ability to develop and maintain spatial data and metadata.
• Ability to diagnoses and resolve issues with GIS application configurations and setup; researches, evaluates and recommends the use of new geographic technologies.
• Knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the distribution and use of agency data and maps.
• Knowledge of natural resource management and the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical/natural sciences.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to solve problems, make decisions and to work independently.
• Ability to coordinate with internal staff as well as outside agencies. 
• Ability to identify and communicate resource needs; define data requirements and gaps, determine appropriate data collection and validation, and ensure accuracy of data to effectively respond to daily operations.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to others.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will 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.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.  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.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

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.