SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 37010225

Requisition No: 840397 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 37010225

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010225 

Salary:  $51,500 

Posting Closing Date: 11/05/2024 

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Systems Project Analyst

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

INTERNAL POSITION

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

The Work You Will Do:

DEP’s Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is currently recruiting for a Systems Project Analyst. This is a technical position on the Department’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team.  Employees of OTIS are required to demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service. This includes, but is not limited to, acting in a responsive, professional, and courteous manner at all times with the employees, customers, and public we serve, and performing related work as needed and specified to carry out the goals of the agency.  

The Difference You Will Make:

DEP relies heavily on science and technology in order to meet its mission and continually advances modern methods, platforms and innovations for this purpose. Examples at DEP include an application architecture leveraging Azure Kubernetes, a cloud-based server infrastructure, an industry leading data analytics platform, and an advanced security management solution. DEP also serves as the state’s lead agency for Geographic Information Systems and hosts a top-tier suite of geospatial sciences technologies.  In addition, DEP employees receive free entrance to the 176 award-winning Florida State Parks.

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. OTIS has an extensive training program, including courses and certifications, that provide staff with the ability to build upon existing skills and remain current on job-related information technologies.  Examples of certifications you could earn include:

• GISP® (Certified GIS Professional)
• ESRI ArcGIS Pro Professional

Where You Will Work:

This position is in Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee, which is lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads.  Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend that combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as a community college and state government, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

This is an on-site position.

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 more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

As a DEP employee, you will also receive free entrance to the 176 award-winning Florida State Parks.

Pay: $51,500

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Manages and maintains the Department’s geospatial imagery resources. Incorporates updated imagery into existing catalogs, transforms imagery into new formats and storage solutions, and assists the State Geographic Information Office with stewardship of new imagery resources to provide authoritative, accessible services to the Florida geospatial community.
   
• Develops and presents custom enterprise geographic information systems (GIS) training materials and sessions in support of OTIS Enterprise GIS tools, including, but not limited to: Map Direct, FDEP ArcGIS Online (AGO) organizational account, ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise Portal for ArcGIS, AGO mobile and field maps applications, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Story Maps, and the FDEP Geospatial Open Data Portal. Responsible for scheduling, room preparation, and IT coordination for training in Tallahassee and at remote office locations. Some in-state travel will be required when permitted.

• Provides GIS technical support to the OTIS Tier I and Tier II staff, and acts as the primary contact for the OTIS-GIS Help Desk.  Troubleshoots software, hardware, and web application issues reported by staff as they relate to FDEP’s GIS resources. Creates complete records in the Cherwell Help Desk tracking system and documents ESRI known bugs and future enhancements that may impact FDEP GIS users.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Attendance is an essential function of the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of ESRI geographic information software including the ArcGIS Online suite.
• Knowledge of cartographic and geospatial principals including geospatial open data.
• Knowledge of relational data base structures.
• Knowledge of spatial data analysis techniques.
• Ability to maintain a knowledge of established policies, procedures, and directives necessary to accomplish assignments and responsibilities.
• Skill at conducting training on technical topics.
• Skill at searching designated technical resources for information on software upgrades, bug fixes, and patches.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to travel in state, to conduct training events.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to travel, to conduct training events
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ArcGIS Online
• Experience with ESRI desktop products
• Experience troubleshooting GIS software issues

Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP 422 (Positions of Special Trust and Responsibility).  Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

Valid driver's license required.

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us

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.