GEOGRAPHIC INFO SYSTEMS MANAGER-SES - 42003356

Requisition No: 831575 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GEOGRAPHIC INFO SYSTEMS MANAGER-SES - 42003356

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42003356 

Salary:  $48,140.46 - $68,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/02/2024 

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GEOPGRAPHIC INFO SYSTEMS MANAGER-SES

(CLASS TITLE: COMPUTER & INFO SYSTEMS MANAGER I-SES)
 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
 

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
 

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
 

CONTACT:
 

Sean Allen, (850) 681-5842 or Leah Kincaid, (850) 681-5873
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
 

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in computer systems analysis, computer programming or in planning or designing distributed computer systems; or
 

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and three (3) years of experience as described above; or
 

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and two (2) years of experience as described above; or
 

A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and one (1) year of experience as described above; or
 

Five (5) years of experience as described above and either (1) 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), or (2) 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science or management information systems. 
 

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

Completion of a one-year program of study from a vocational/technical school in an area of data processing (excluding data entry) can substitute for one year of the required experience.
 

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 to moderate travel required.
 

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
 

NOTES:
 

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

JOB DUTIES:
 

As a supervisor, the incumbent must communicate with, motivate, provide or coordinate training, and direct the work of subordinates.  Monitors work performance of subordinates, including periodic written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies; recognizing employee accomplishments; and recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed.  Approves timesheets and leave requests.  Documents recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Efficiently carries out employee selection actions when vacancies are to be filled.
 

This position, in coordination with the Office of Agriculture Technology Services (OATS), will lead the planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) for the Florida Forest Service (FFS).
 

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

Provides oversight of FFS GIS applications statewide for Forest Management, Forest Protection, and Field Operations. Meets with users to analyze and evaluate system requirements; creates functional and technical specifications, including E/R diagrams; directs database design, produces physical scheme diagrams; participates in user testing and training; supervises data conversion from existing databases, including documentation and implementation of applications. Coordinates and manages GIS databases using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Oracle, and other database software. Oversees the maintenance of the FFS data dictionary for all internally generated GIS layers. Coordinates the development and delivery of training opportunities for FFS staff on GIS/GPS procedures and software. Ensures assigned staff has sufficient training in the use of GIS software, as well as policies, procedures, and standards for FFS applications. This position will formulate and recommend new or changes to existing standards, policies, and procedures relating to GIS/Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Additionally, the incumbent will provide recommendations to senior leadership on how to best utilize GIS/GPS technologies to increase the FFS's efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Negotiates and monitors contracts with OATS and technical specialists that aid in the development of the GIS/GPS. Prepares, administers, and/or reviews purchase orders, contracts, or other expenditures related to the GIS/GPS program.
 

Conducts geospatial analyses as needed to support the FFS goals and objectives. Uses various programming maintenance tools, such as Visual Basic, AML, XHML, or Java, to develop and maintain software and project applications for GIS.
 

Ensures compliance with the department's information technology life cycle. Reviews contract proposals and information system development deliverables for integrity, integration, compatibility, and quality. Keeps supervisor informed of project progress.
 

Develops and implements recommendations for system design and enhancements.  Communicates with FFS staff to gather information, determine requirements, and solve operational problems. Researches and analyzes new hardware and software products for FFS GIS use.
 

Actively promotes GIS/GPS data sharing and integration.  Captures data in different formats using global positioning system equipment and other means, which may require the implementation of data conversion programs.
 

Performs related work as required.
 

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.