SYSTEMS PROJECT CONSULTANT - 48001590

Requisition No: 821364 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROJECT CONSULTANT - 48001590

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48001590 

Salary:  48,140.46 

Posting Closing Date: 07/12/2024 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Technology and Innovation

Systems Project Consultant 

Location: Turlington Building,

Tallahassee, Florida

Pay Range: $48,140.46 - 10% above pay grade minimum. 

"Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a level 2 background screening pursuant to Chapter 435, Florida Statutes."

Florida Department of Education Mission Statement
Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.  
 
The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.
Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.
  FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:
1.    Higher Student Achievement
2.    Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access 
3.    Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
4.    Quality Services
 
Florida Department of Education (Agency website)
 

If you have a desire to use analytical and technical skills, then the Workforce Education Data Systems (WEDS) office within the Florida Department of Education invites you to become an essential member of our team. 

Job Summary:
The Workforce Education Data Systems (WEDS) office is seeking an individual to serve in a full-time position as a Systems Project Consultant. The individual selected for this position will maintain, support and enhance existing applications, databases and reports, with opportunities to participate in data analysis and technical design projects. 

The ideal candidate for this position has knowledge of SAS programming and the ability to write complex SQL queries. The incumbent maintains and runs database queries, creates reports, analyzes data, validates design and operation of applications, and manages and implements current database structures and procedures. The applicant must be able to develop work products from concept to completion, analyze data and implement bureau initiatives through interagency communication and district level customer support.      

Examples of Work: 

•    Manage the data collection processes and reporting requirements for secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs and adult education programs, including generating data reports for validation of data. 
•    Develops and implements database programs and computer applications, and code enhancements including documenting, and maintaining complex program logic and computer systems/applications and determining solutions to procedural and operational problems.
•    Perform the Life Cycle Management (LCM) activities with a goal to increase data review, data quality, clear and concise documentation.
•    Coordinates the data quality testing process by conducting unit and system testing validating the design of newly created databases/applications and modified code. 
•    Process, analyze and verify data reported by districts to the bureau.
•    Design and produce data reports for validating the quality and accuracy of data.
•    Participates in the continuous review of data collection standards including date elements definitions, formats, edits, and reference files. 
•    Maintains positive customer/work relationships with customers and vendors through effective personal and written communication and technical assistance and guidance.
•    Presents to stakeholders at workshops and regional meetings.
•    Provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders on data collection and data analysis regarding adult education programs, and career and technical education programs.
•    Maintains and improves personal effectiveness by delivering quality and timely products and services; adapting to changing priorities, demands and expectations; and acquiring and applying new skills and knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•    Experienced in SAS programming or other programming languages.
•    Experienced in writing SQL queries.    
•    Ability to communicate effectively.

•    Possess strong organizational skills.
•    Ability to multitask effectively.
•    Ability to effectively analyze data and utilize deductive reasoning skills. 
•    Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
•    Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
•    Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
•    Attention to detail.
•    Ability to plan and prioritize work and manage concurrent assignments.

•    Ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences. 
•    Ability to discuss technical issues and contribute to making sound decisions.
•    Ability to write technical documentation, specification documentation and status reports.
•    Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze information to develop alternative recommendations, solve programs and produce solutions.
•    Ability to research and troubleshoot web applications.

•    Knowledge of database management. 
•    Knowledge of relational database concepts.

Travel:

This position will travel at least 10% of the time. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of professional work experience conducting needs assessment and/or data analysis. 
• Three years of professional work experience working with SAS Programming/SAS Enterprise Guide, SQL or other programming languages.
• Knowledge of database management. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication. 
• Must be able to travel as needed. 

Educational Substitutions / Preferred Qualification:

A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, statistics, or mathematics. 

Agency Values:

The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions.

The employee must interact courteously with others.

The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. 

Perform other duties as required or assigned. 
 

APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

• Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first):
  • Any and all State of Florida jobs
  • Any and all Florida University jobs
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • Periods of unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more*
  • Education
  • Volunteer Experience
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• 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. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
• 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

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

LEAVE INFORMATION:

• Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
• Sick Leave -. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.
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BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Selective Services System (SSS)

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

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.