GEOGRAPHIC INFO SYSTEMS MANAGER-SES - 42002312

Requisition No: 847106 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GEOGRAPHIC INFO SYSTEMS MANAGER-SES - 42002312

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42002312 

Salary:  $52,859.88 -$95,000.10 

Posting Closing Date: 02/28/2025 

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER-SES

(DATA PROCESSING MANAGER-SES)

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

OFFICE OF AGRICULTURE TECHNIOLOGY SERVICES

BUREAU OF APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Shelley Harden, (850) 245-1096

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience in data processing (excluding data entry), two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the computer sciences or management information systems and four (4) years of experience in data processing (excluding data entry), two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or management information systems and three (3) years of experience in data processing (excluding data entry), two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

A doctorate from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or management information systems and two (2) years of supervisory experience in data processing (excluding data entry); or

Completion of a 720-classroom hour program of study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of data processing (excluding data entry) and six (6) years of experience in data processing (excluding data entry), two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. 

Experience in data processing (excluding data entry) can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college. 

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required. 

The position may be activated to support the Emergency Support Function (ESF) and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other types of incidents requiring travel, as needed. 

NOTES:

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Responsible and accountable for managing the budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner. Responsible for ensuring that the GIS program has operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with department policies and procedures.

This position is responsible for leading the planning and design, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive Enterprise Geographic Information System program for the Department. This position is responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making by exercising primary responsibility for GIS-related operations. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion.

Directs the Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) team engaged in the design, maintenance, and production of geospatial data and maps while utilizing GIS for the purpose of geospatial planning and analysis work. Plans, delegates, and prioritizes work assignments in accordance with departmental or agency objectives; monitors production standards and capabilities and ensures the maintenance of adequate quality and quantity of work; develops and organizes in-service training programs designed to familiarize staff members and GIS users with new and updated GIS and geospatial techniques and methods. Responsible for ensuring adherence to established ISDM and change management policies and procedures.

Provides oversight of the department’s GIS systems, software, and processes. Directs and monitors the work performance of subordinates and provides counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies. Makes staffing decisions, approves timesheets, leave requests, and recommends timely disciplinary actions as needed. Coordinates or supervises activities of information systems staff in an agency to ensure continuing operations, maximize returns on investments, and increase productivity.  Develops performance standards and evaluates work in accordance with established standards.

Leads strategic planning and governance for the GIS program. Develops and maintains the enterprise GIS framework that serves as the authoritative source for FDACS geospatial data. Ensures that GIS design standards and guidelines for data development, data integration, and data maintenance as adhered to. Ensures that the GIS team is responsive to GIS requests and provides a stewardship plan that ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of data. Actively promotes GIS/GPS data sharing and integration. Develops policies and procedures.

Prepares, administers, and/or reviews purchase orders, contracts, or other expenditures related to the GIS program. Ensures compliance with the department's information technology life cycle. Review contract proposals and information system development deliverables for integrity, integration, compatibility, and quality.  Ensures the appropriate or assigned staff has sufficient training in the use of GIS software, procedures, and standards. Keeps supervisor informed of operational and project progress. Prepare project reports or presentations as required.

Performs related work as required including, but not limited to, adherence to the policies and procedures of the department’s Information Resource Security Program and allocates time as requested for Disaster Recovery activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
• Knowledge of application development and cloud framework technologies.
• Knowledge of the ESRI ArcGIS platform at the enterprise level.
• Knowledge of publishing, optimizing and managing a variety of GIS web services.
• Knowledge of recognized industry-wide web development languages and software programs.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of advanced web page/site construction.
• Knowledge of various programming languages and systems analysis and design principles and practices.
• Knowledge of application development using version control methodologies.
• Knowledge of business and technical analysis.
• Ability to identify and define user task needs. 
• Ability to conduct short-range and long-range project planning studies. 
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Ability to develop approaches for implementing an idea.
• Ability to work with new material or information to grasp its implications.  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.