Requisition No: 859639 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR-SES - 48000515

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48000515 

Salary:  $53,917.08-$59,308.78 

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2025 

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Division of Technology and Innovation

Bureau of Education Information Services

Data Base Administrator - SES

Location: Turlington Building - Tallahassee, FL

Pay range starting at: $53,917.08-$59,308.78

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

"Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a level 2 background screening pursuant to Chapter 435, Florida Statutes."

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Application Information:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:

• • Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
  • Any position held by a Florida University
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • All periods of current or prior unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
  • Any Education
  • Any Volunteer Experience
  • Your resume and application must match
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

DESCRIPTION:

The Division of Technology and Innovation within the Florida Department of Education is seeking a motivated individual to serve in a full-time position as a Database Manager in the Bureau of Education Information Services (EIS) - Class and FTE Team. EIS facilitates K-12 school data collections and reporting and is responsible for providing guidance and direction to school district Management Information Services personnel on Class Size and Full Time Equivalent file submissions. Data collections are primarily survey based, with occasional supplemental file submission needs.

Under the supervision of the Education Information Services Bureau Chief, the Data Base Manager coordinates training, motivates, provides, and directs the work of his/her employee(s).  In addition, the applicant must complete timely performance appraisals, develop timely and accurate work plans, and timely approve monthly attendance and leave for each employee(s). Timesheets will be completed in the People First system by the due date provided by your manager. The applicant participates in hiring recommendations as well as disciplinary recommendations.

The applicant must be able to work independently and as a team player. The applicant must be able to develop work products from concept to completion to include assisting in technical writing, analysis, code development, and testing. The ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Motivates employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.
• Directs and supervises the data collection and preparation of required federal and state reporting.
• Supervises and assists in the preparation of research/statistical tables.
• Reports to the Bureau Chief, Division Director, and the Commissioner on the status, needs and progress of education in Florida.
• Provides technical expertise to the Division on issues pertaining to data acquisition and data needs including those related to Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and Class Size, included the formats and data elements related to FTE and Class Size. Confers as needed with professional and support staff reviewing and advising on ongoing activities of the unit.
• Consults with other units within the Department and other agencies as to database modifications and database edits and assists in the development and implementation of data collection activities in order to gather appropriate data items and to provide interpretations as needed.  These include items related to Class Size and Full Time Equivalency requirements. 
• Plans workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives, and time utilization with employees.
• Evaluates employees through establishing evaluation criteria and responsibilities and meeting regularly with employees to ensure the established criteria is met.
• Trains employees in methods for performing an effective and efficient job.
• Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in staff meetings.
• Directs the work of employees to ensure best use of time and resources.
• Represents the Department, Division, and Bureau at professional meetings and at meetings sponsored by other agencies and institutions.
• Oversees customer service processes with the K-12 student and staff data collections.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple, and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions; is expected to demonstrate, model, and reinforce the agency’s fundamental values of quality, fairness, cooperation, respect, commitment, excellence, honesty, and teamwork; must interact courteously with others; performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the techniques used in planning, implementing or evaluating educational programs or research projects.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and system design.
• Knowledge of computer operations, systems, and procedures.
• Knowledge of data processing flow charting techniques.
• Knowledge of data base structures and theories.
• Knowledge of current data base technologies.
• Ability to provide instruction or training to others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people.
• Ability to identify and define user task needs.
• Ability to process information logically.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Ability to assess future information needs so that the data bases can evolve in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to develop reports and cross references from the data dictionary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•  A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience in analysis, planning, research, evaluation, or administrative work; or

•  A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.

•  Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

•  A minimum of one (1) year of data analysis and reporting experience.

•  Must have at least one (1) year of management experience including supervising, directing, developing, motivating, and counseling staff, including decision making; and

•  Must have one (1) year of experience interpreting, administering, and/or communicating policies and procedures.

Florida Department of Education Mission Statement

Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.     

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency. 

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

1.    Higher Student Achievement

2.    Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access

3.    Skilled Workforce and Economic Development

4.    Quality Services 

Florida Department of Education (Agency website)

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

Position Location:

This position is located at our headquarter location at 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

NOTE: 

Attendance is an essential function of this position.

The incumbent in this position is required to travel 10% of the time.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 

•  Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

•  Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday annually.

•  State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options.

•  Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

•  Flexible Spending Accounts (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

•  Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

•  Tuition waivers;

•  And more!

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

LEAVE INFORMATION:

Annual Leave Annual and Sick Leave Benefits Annual Leave:

Annual Leave- Employees in Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.  

Sick Leave - Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. 

For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

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.