CHIEF OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 80001947 1

Requisition No: 847737 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: CHIEF OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 80001947 1

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 80001947 

Salary:  $4,423.09 Bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/07/2025 

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LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location:  Bureau of Information Technology, Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Contact Person:  Tanya Keech, (850) 717-2302

Minimum Starting Salary:  $4,423.08 Bi-Weekly.  (Salary commensurate with knowledge and experience, up to $5,000.00 Bi-Weekly.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as the Department of Juvenile Justice Chief Information Officer (CIO) and a member of the state Chief Information Officer Council.

Addresses interagency information sharing and advises executive leadership on emerging technologies and digital trends.  Communicate complex IT campaigns and provide solutions.

Ensures cybersecurity standards and risk mitigation strategies. Directs the implementation of statewide communications systems, remote computer subunits and interfaces with other computer-based information systems within state government.

Directs interagency wide area network solutions and coordinates with the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information System Council on identifying technical solutions to connecting criminal justice agencies.

Prepares Legislative Budget Requests pertaining to information technology resources.

Maintains liaison with federal agencies to assist in analysis of federal legislation and determination of impact of the department’s information systems.

Ensures the use of automation for effective and efficient operations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate complex IT strategies to executive leadership.

Ability to lead and inspire teams, foster collaborations and professional growth.

Knowledge of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, cloud services, and databases.

Knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems. 

Ability to install and configure networks, computer hardware, operating systems and supporting components. 

Knowledge of State procurement laws and rules.

Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems. 

Knowledge of agency, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Knowledge of computer security issues, physical security, and associated procedures.

Knowledge of anti-virus systems.

Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.

PREFERED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience working in information technology (IT) and a minimum of three (3) years of supervising IT strategic planning and managing an organization's information technology systems and services.

Preference also given to candidates with strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.

Candidate must have proven experience in managing data security, directing complex IT projects and leading multiple teams.

SPECIAL NOTES:

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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.