DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONSULTANT - 65000037

Requisition No: 859781 

Agency: Elder Affairs

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONSULTANT - 65000037

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 65000037 

Salary:  $4,132.06-$5,416.67 MONTHLY 

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

BUREAU OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

*****OPEN COMPETITIVE*****

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a desire to share our Agency’s mission to promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers, and the vision for all Floridians to live well and age well.  If you have good judgment, a desire to enrich the lives of others, and share our mission and vision, please consider joining our team.

PAY: 

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $49,584.72 to $60,000.04, annually.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, prioritize, diagnose, research, document, and resolve service requests for hardware, software, applications, peripherals, account creation and/or deletion, and network connectivity for in-office and mobile staff.
• Configure and setup hardware, software, peripherals, network connectivity, and install specialty applications/software (as necessary) for in-office and mobile staff.
• Configure, setup, and support in-office and mobile telephonic software and devices.
• Responsible for installation of new desktops, relocation of existing desktops, completion of installation/relocation paperwork, following standards for desktop software and tracking of licensed products.  Formulate, coordinate, and ensure standards for desktop hardware and software.  This includes creating and managing images and task sequences in System Center (SCCM).
• Effectively demonstrate commitment to the Enterprise Systems Support team by engaging in open communication, sharing job and task knowledge with team members, taking initiative to help resolve recurring issues, working productively, and maintaining a high quality of work.
• Continuously seek an advanced level of understanding of the Department’s current and future technologies to better use and administer current and future technology services.
• Document current and future processes that impact technology operations and services.  Share created documentation to a central repository for use by other members of Information Systems.
• Suggest procedural changes – if applicable – to improve operations specific to Information Systems.
• Continuously evaluate and improve efficiency of technology resources.
• Stay current with advancing technologies by assessing and adjusting current implementations, and proactively preparing for future implementations.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of distributed processing operations, software, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Strong critical thinking and research skills.
• Ability to solve technical problems quickly and completely.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and service requests.

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 employee benefits including:

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage;
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer);
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available;
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits,
• 10 paid holidays each year;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

OUR ORGANIZATION AND MISSION:

The Department is dedicated to promoting the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. Its vision is for all Floridians to live well and age well.

SPECIAL NOTE:

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

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment for 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
• 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.
• Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please contact the FRS to determine if your current benefits may be affected if you are reemployed with the State of Florida in an FRS-covered position.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed invalid depending upon the date of your retirement. 
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidates MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidates MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.

If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.

The Department of Elder Affairs is an "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at http://silver.employflorida.com, that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses/volunteer organizations/employers who specify they are "older worker-friendly."

The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.

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.