DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONSULTANT - 48007073

Requisition No: 878895 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONSULTANT - 48007073

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007073 

Salary:  $56,000.00 to $68,000.04 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/27/2026 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Blind Services

Management Information Systems (Information Technology)

Location: Turlington Building - Tallahassee, FL (Leon County)

Position Title: Distributed Computer Systems Consultant (Career Service)

Salary Range: $56,000.00 to $68,000.04 Annually

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

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

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.

Office Contact:

Thi Le, Data Processing Manager: 904-348-2733

Job Description:

This position is responsible for performing business analysis of mission-critical systems, documenting the analysis to division standards, facilitating requirement and design sessions, developing analysis of alternative solutions, developing cost benefit analyses, analyzing risks, developing project and communications plans, developing quality standards, analyzing security requirements, and developing consensus on scope, budget, schedule.  The employee will have a strong knowledge of the mission-critical Information Technology systems used by the division, their key users, data interchange requirements, structure of data contained in the systems and security requirements.

Duties & Responsiblities:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

• Developing flow charts, test plans, instruction manuals, data dictionaries, reports, system documentation, security roles, backup, and other maintenance jobs as required.
• Primary technical disciplines should be SQL server, Visual Studio, .NET based application development framework.
• Develop plans for installing, configuring, testing, and implementing upgrades to Information Technology applications development framework (specifically, SQL server upgrades, .NET, Visual Studio, IIS, web services, etc).
• Responsible for data and database analysis, administration, and performance tuning of SQL database and related IT framework.
• Provide senior-level helpdesk support for DBS line of business applications such as Aware, RSVP, SSRA, and QPIS
• Answer questions regarding the usage of the applications
• Coordinating information gathering needed to submit questions to vendors support desks
• Leading and participating in testing for upgrades to applications.
• Directs other professional and technical staff in planning, analysis, design, and implementation of mission-critical applications. 
• Participate in the development, implementation, and modification of policies, procedures, standards, methodologies, and architecture.
• Special projects and other duties as requested.
• Travel may be required to complete assigned duties. 

Who We're Looking For:

The incumbent will demonstrate accountability and support towards the goals of agency leadership and communicate the same to other employees. This includes support to leadership on all program related actions and activities, and as otherwise directed.  The incumbent must always model, demonstrate, and guide other employees in the use of the principles of flexibility, adaptability, and approachability - while adhering to applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures. The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance expectations – sometimes under stressful conditions. The employee must maintain and practice a current understanding of DOE and DBS policies and guidelines regarding information security. The employee must interact courteously with others. The employee must always promote and demonstrate a positive work environment. The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of professional and relevant experience in computer systems analysis, computer programming, planning or designing distributed computer systems, computer sciences, or management information systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to:

• Applicants who meet both professional and educational experience.
• Applicants who have direct experience in related field.

Educational Substitutions:

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University for Information Technology or Computer Science can substitute for 4 years of direct experience.

Related work experience may not substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the advertised job description.

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.

Division of Blind Services Mission Statement:

The Division of Blind Services ensures blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library. The Division of Blind Servies has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.

FLDOE: Division of Blind Services

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

Leave Information: (CS)

• Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and 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 - Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month

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 the 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.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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.