SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 71000528

Requisition No: 836584 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 71000528

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71000528 

Salary:  $51,500.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/24/2024 

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SYSTEM PROJECT ANALYST

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

BUSINESS SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is an exciting opportunity within FDLE’s Information Technology Services (ITS) Division as an intermediate level Developer. The selected candidate will serve as a Java software programming analyst/developer in the development and maintenance of critical FDLE information systems through all stages of the application life cycle (design, review, testing, documentation, programming, and installation).  Training and mentoring will be provided in the software used at FDLE using approved development tools to perform the Java programming.  The developer will be responsible for testing all programming changes to ensure new functions work as designed and existing functions continue to work appropriately.  The developer will be taught how to document changes within their programming code itself, within the source code repository, and in other documentation to ensure the system can be easily maintained in the future. The person in this position will work closely with business customers to learn their needs and accurately translate them to technology requirements and solutions.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Software will be written using the approved development tools and languages in a consistent manner with the style of existing programs;
• Working closely with the customers to learn their needs, and accurately translate them to text or diagrams, as appropriate;
•  Documenting changes within the software itself, the source code repository, and in other external documentation to ensure the system can be easily maintained in the future;
• Testing software thoroughly to ensure new functions work as designed and existing functions continue to work appropriately;
• Completing all projects within the time frame agreed to jointly by the member, the requester, and the member’s supervisor;
• Working with customer representatives and FDLE staff to identify their needs and accurately translate them in to functional and non-functional requirements;
• Creating process flow diagrams and design documentation using various standard practices;
• Writing the software to perform as required for the business customer;
• Staging the software in preparation of production implementation;
• Creating and maintaining documentation for programming, operations and maintenance, and end users regarding the databases and related applications and systems;
• Performing testing on applications developed or maintained within BSE/ITS; and
• Designing and writing standards and ad hoc reports as requested by business customers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of object-oriented design principles used in computer programming;
• Knowledge of writing computer programs using MS-SQL Server and/or Oracle relational databases;
• Skilled in writing computer programs with various programming languages and ability to adapt to learn new programming languages;
• Skilled in performing basic testing techniques for computer applications to find defects prior to releasing for customer testing;
• Ability to learn how to write complex computer programs using Java and SQL;
• Ability to listen in customer meetings and translate into user requirements;
• Ability to think logically and analyze alternatives;
• Ability to prepare process flow diagrams as well as other types of flowcharts for application documentation;
• Ability to follow computer application development standards and procedures;
• Ability to communicate with business customers clearly and accurately; and
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments in order to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

• $ 51,500.00

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting.  You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting.  This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
2. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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.