SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 37011226

Requisition No: 852114 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 37011226

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011226 

Salary:  $51,500.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2025 

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Systems Project Analyst (Qlik)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

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 seeking a Systems Project Analyst. This position provides information technology (IT) programming/workflow development of DEP IT projects involving the long-range planning, analysis, design, and implementation of the agency’s mission-critical information technology systems and applications. The incumbent of this position will represent OTIS and must be helpful, cooperative, polite, respectful, and courteous at all times in the interactions with customers.  

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.

Where You Will Work:

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 recently earned by staff include, but are not limited to:

• CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• PMP®; ScrumMaster
• Florida Certified Public Manager (CPM)
• GISP® (Certified GIS Professional)
• Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect
• Oracle Certified Professional
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)

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.

Pay: $51,500.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide support to agency staff using Qlik Sense Enterprise software. Assist with the roll out and user adoption of the product throughout the agency by facilitating training sessions, developing guidelines, creating templates, and identifying best practices to assist users with their own Qlik Sense app development.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues when needed. Coordinate with product support vendor to escalate and resolve any issues.
• Administer and manage Qlik Sense resources using Qlik Management Console (QMC).
• Monitor system/server performance to ensure that it is functioning efficiently for end users and program areas are using the system appropriately.
• Coordinate testing of new product/patch releases prior to their deployment to ensure compatibility and minimize end user impacts.
• Develop data visualization dashboards internally for OTIS upon request.
• Oversee ‘special’ assignments/initiatives, as needed.  This may include taking on new role(s), responsibilities, and skillsets (which the staff may not currently possess) to satisfy the assignment objectives and bring them to completion on a stated timetable.

Attendance is an essential function of the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with Qlik Sense product environment or equivalent data analysis/discovery/visualization toolsets.
• Knowledge of data visualization techniques and best practices.
• Knowledge of relational database design and data modeling.
• Comfortable with speaking/presenting in front of large groups.
• Able to provide Qlik Sense training and end-user support in a succinct and knowledgeable manner.
• Able to translate business analytics needs into data visualizations.
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and go beyond what is expected.
• Self-motivated to continue to improve skill set and get the job done.
• Possess the capacity and excitement to learn new technologies.
• Able to look beyond obstacles/challenges and see them as opportunities.
• Able to create a detailed account of events, outline problems, identify opportunities, and propose solutions.
• Able to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs.
• Able to develop and maintain accurate, detailed documentation for both internal and external purposes.
• Able to think critically and analytically.
• Knowledge of business analysis practices.
• Able to interpret, analyze data and provide explanations/insights.
• Able to pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to write SQL queries to extract data from source systems.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, in both written and oral formats.
• Able to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of assignments.
• Able to uphold professionalism and facilitate interactions across all levels of the agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Any Qlik certifications
• A bachelors or associates degree from a college or university
• Any IT experience or background
• Experience translating/delivering data insights to consumers

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 or 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 any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

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.