SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT - 65000554

Requisition No: 841734 

Agency: Elder Affairs

Working Title: SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT - 65000554

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 65000554 

Salary:  $4,132.06-$4,338.66 MONTHLY 

Posting Closing Date: 12/04/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

BUREAU OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

ATTENTION CANDIDATES

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.

PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE AGENCY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PEOPLE FIRST SYSTEM.

Mission Statement: To promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida’s elders, their families, and caregivers.

Vision Statement: For all Floridians to live well and age well.

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.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK:

The Department of Elder Affairs is in the Southwood Office complex in Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City.  Lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads Tallahassee combines traditional charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities, Tallahassee has a vibrant art and music scene, stately gardens, as well as a vast number of nature trails for those who love the outdoors.  Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job and those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you are on the career ladder. For more information about Tallahassee, please visit:  https://www.talchamber.com/visit-tallahassee/.

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!
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position serves as a gatekeeper for the Department’s data and requires the ability to identify and communicate data driven insights that allow managers, stakeholders, and other executives to make strategic business decisions. The duties and responsibilities of this position encompass data analysis and evaluation, program analysis and evaluation, and providing consultation and subject matter expertise regarding trends and patterns impacting programs managed by the Department. At a high-level, the Department manages programs funded at the federal and state level to include but are not limited to: the Older Americans Act, State General Revenue, and other programs funded by the Florida Legislature.

Other duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Mining data from primary, secondary, and tertiary sources for federal, state, department program reporting and ad hoc data requests.
• Creating and maintaining SSRS reports in eCIRTS case management system
• Creating client rosters and maps for disaster preparedness
• Collaborating with IT staff, program staff, and Department leaders to identify opportunities for process improvements, recommend system modifications, and contribute to the development of policies for data governance
• Create appropriate documentation that allows stakeholders to understand the steps of the data analysis process and duplicate or replicate the analysis if necessary
• Utilizing data analytics tools and techniques to interpret data sets, paying particular attention to trends and patterns that could be valuable for diagnostic and predictive analytics efforts

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge and experiences in utilizing SQL (Microsoft and Oracle)
• Ability to deconstruct, write and execute SQL scripts
• Knowledge and experiences in utilizing ArcGIS and similar mapping tools
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and similar business analytics/visualization tools
• Proficiency in data analysis and evaluations
• Proficiency in program analysis and evaluations
• Ability to organize complex data into business-centric and user-friendly formats for presentations and written materials
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop recommendations for improving programs and services
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to solicit and accept feedback and critique
• Ability to participate in knowledge sharing
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate on shared projects with others

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least four years of academic and/or professional experience in data analysis and evaluation and program analysis and evaluation.
• A bachelor's degree from a college or university is required – degree focus: Data Analysis and Statistics, Computer Science, or similar area(s);
• A master's degree from a college or university is preferred and can substitute for one year of the required experience – degree focus: Data Analysis and Statistics, Computer Science, or similar area(s).

SPECIAL NOTES:

Preference will be given to the Department of Elder Affairs employees.

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.