WEB DESIGN ANALYST - 42001771 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 850964 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: WEB DESIGN ANALYST - 42001771 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42001771 

Salary:  $41,561.57 - $65,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/14/2025 

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WEB DESIGN ANALYST

(COMPUTER PROGRAMMER ANALYST II)

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

OFFICE OF AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Shelley Harden, (850) 245-1096

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming; or

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and one (1) year of experience as described above; or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems; or

Three years of experience as described above and either (1) completion of a 720-classroom hour program of study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of data processing (excluding data entry), or

(2) 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science or management information systems. 

Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. 

Completion of a one-year program of study from a vocational/technical school in an area of data processing (excluding data entry) can substitute for one year of the required experience.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position may be activated to support the Emergency Support Function (ESF) and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other types of incidents requiring travel, as needed. 

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

This position resides in the Office of Agriculture Technology Services within the Bureau of Application Development Services. This position leads the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of new applications while using development methods and models that incorporate new and cloud-based technologies. Technologies utilized and supported include .NET, Microsoft PowerApps/Dynamics 365, SharePoint Online, Public Records Software Administration, Content Management System, Website Accessibility/Analytics/SEO, Microsoft Azure, and other cloud-based configuration and development platforms. This position provides mentoring and support to application developers and consults with management and other Information Technology (IT) stakeholders to develop IT platforms.

Analyzes and Designs

•           The role involves conducting research, analysis, and documentation to support the development and implementation of solutions for technical and operational challenges. Key responsibilities include analyzing data and workflows, maintaining detailed requirements using standard tools, and collaborating with OATS and project team members to align objectives. The incumbent will analyze user requirements to estimate work effort and assess impact to other applications or systems.

•           Works with business users to clarify business, functional, non-functional, and technical requirements and recommends efficient solutions.

•           Creates application prototypes for larger and/or complex requests for approval before further development. Designs user interfaces for review and feedback. Assists in the design of application architecture (decisions related to the framework, development pattern, etc.).

•           Collaborate with OATS members and project team members to insure that requirements are understood and accounted for in deliverables.

Configure, Modify, and Implement Websites and Applications 

•           Modify and maintain new and existing cloud applications or systems such as SharePoint Online, the public records system, cloud-based Content Management Systems, Microsoft Dynamics, and the Microsoft Power Platform. Respond to user requests for information or notification of program or system problems.

•           Manage user accounts and ensure access controls (Add, modify, and delete/disable) and conduct user account audits.

•           Integrating multimedia elements like images, videos, and animations.

•           Test websites and applications for functionality and fixing any bugs or errors.

•           Conduct regular checks to ensure websites meet accessibility standards and guidelines.

•           Conduct content quality assurance by identifying and fixing broken links, typos, and other content issues.

•           Conduct performance monitoring and analytics reporting to monitor web traffic, performance metric, and ensure that websites load quickly and efficiently. 

Documents and Support

•           Participate in sessions for gathering business, functional, non-functional, and technical requirements.

•           Ensures web and writing standards are being applied to web content where necessary.

•           Analyzes web reports and takes action to correct issues.

•           Document and maintain requirements by performing analysis and developing and specifying detailed requirements according to standard templates and software tools.

•           Creating user manuals and technical documentation for IT systems.

•           Manages Web Services emails, tracks web request, and fulfill requests to create and/or update static and dynamic website content, images, and videos.

•           Proactively collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze business needs and requirements.

Performs related work as required, which will include, but not be limited to, adherence to the policies and procedures of the Department’s Information Resource Security Program (Chapter 8 - Department’s Supervisory Manual), and allocates time as requested for Disaster Recovery activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
• Knowledge of recognized industry-wide web development language.
• Knowledge of recognized industry-wide web development software/programs including CMS systems.
• Knowledge of recognized industry-wide graphics design software/programs.
• Knowledge of recognized industry-wide application security standards.
• Knowledge of computer operations, procedures, and systems.
• Knowledge of basic graphical design techniques
• Knowledge of website accessibility.
• Knowledge of basic graphic design techniques.
• Knowledge of computer operating systems.
• Knowledge of aesthetic design concepts.
• Knowledge of TCP and URLs.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of basic web page construction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, technical staff, and users.
• Ability to follow operational and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to create web pages using industry-wide standards.
• Ability to produce basic graphics.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to process information logically.
• Ability to analyze and interpret web application data.
• Ability to identify and define user task needs.
• Ability to prepare project specifications.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively – verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Skilled in designing, developing, testing, and deploying cloud-based applications

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.