DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - 64080413

Requisition No: 864536 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - 64080413

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64080413 

Salary:  $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/28/2025 

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Department of Health

Office of Information Technology

Program Management Office

**Open Competitive Opportunity**

Annual Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00  

*Pending Reclassification to Operations Review Specialist*

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position responsible for improving the Program Management Office services.

• Reviews programs, services, forms and reports, and confers with management and users to identify problems and improvements.
• Gathers and organizes information on problems or procedures.
• Confers with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
• Secures, evaluates, and documents evidence.
• Change Process Owner, change control using standard methods and control processes, review all change requests for completeness and accuracy. Create tickets for IT resources to prioritize work as needed to minimize disruption of services. Manage Change Control meetings, which changes are represented and if all pre-requisites are satisfied, approve for implementation. Lead weekly Change Control meetings to notify agency IT resources of any potential service disruptions.
• Maintain current COOP Plan documentation and develop new documentation as needed. Activate COOP procedures in the event of an emergency. Oversee the quarterly testing for critical applications identified in the COOP planning documentation.
• Act as the Point-of-Contact (POC) for COOP communications in the event of an emergency.
• Administer enterprise-wide licensing processes including but not limited to assigning/removing licenses, monitoring licensing requests, reporting on license utilization, and continually improvements to the license process.
• Assist with communications sent to end users and work with the Office of Communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of monitoring processes and/or working with ticketing software; knowledge of computer data bases; knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations; knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing; talking to others to effectively convey information; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate; conduct fact-finding research; knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; knowing how to find information and identifying essential information; finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information; ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments; ability to work independently; ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail; ability to maintain confidentiality; identifying the nature of problems using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• Two (2) years of professional experience to include but not limited to, data entry, proper telephone and email etiquette, business document and correspondence preparation.
• Two (2) years of professional experience to include but not limited to reviewing, auditing, and analyzing documents for specific criteria; applying applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; researching and gathering data; preparing reports and correspondence.
• Must have a valid driver's license, satisfactorily complete a background investigation, fingerprinting, and participation in direct deposit are requirements for employment.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, FL

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

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 set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (for more information, please click www.myfrs.com)

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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  

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 successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9, and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.