SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 42002715

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

5d • $50,000 - $60,001

About The Position

SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
CONTACT:
Luis Herrera, [phone]
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming; or
A high school diploma and 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; or
A high school diploma and four (4) years of experience as described above and either (1) completion of a 720-classroom hour (1 year) 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 (1 year) or 90 quarter hours (1 year) of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science or management information systems; or
A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming; or
A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and two (2) years of experience as described above; or
A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and one (1) year of experience as described above; or
A doctorate (8 years) from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems.
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 valuesand supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NOTES:
To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming; or
• A high school diploma and 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; or
• A high school diploma and four (4) years of experience as described above and either (1) completion of a 720-classroom hour (1 year) 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 (1 year) or 90 quarter hours (1 year) of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science or management information systems; or
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming; or
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and two (2) years of experience as described above; or
• A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and one (1) year of experience as described above; or
• A doctorate (8 years) from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems.
• Skilled in the principals that promote effective relational database design utilizing Oracle.
• Knowledge of the principles that promote effective quality control.
• Ability to define and analyze end user's needs, and design and develop a system to satisfy the needs in complex environments.
• Skilled in managing projects.
• Knowledge of applications development and deployment in client/server and web environments.
• Knowledge of front-end tools used to develop applications in an Oracle database.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, design, develop and coordinate division-based and enterprise applications in a database environment for the Division of Administration.  This includes the research and analysis of new development and maintenance projects.  Design relational databases including tables, queries, procedures and other database structures; application forms, reports, menu interfaces, web pages, and web services using Oracle products, and/or similar software products (e.g., .Net, Java, JavaScript).  Develop detailed system design, testing, implementation, documentation, and tracking plan using the Departments ISDM.
• Assume the lead role in information technology projects such as designing and developing applications and modification enhancements.  Interface with the Information Technology staff, and the Department’s data center (OATS) staff to ensure the application development plan is consistent with the Department’s Policies and Procedures, objectives, and is compatible with existing applications and security requirements.
• Work in coordination with database administrators, help desk staff, developers, business area staff, application owners and other personnel on procedures related to new or existing data, debugging and deployment for new or ongoing applications.
• Interview application stakeholders, business area staff and/or other Department Division's staff to ensure proper design, data integrity and ease of use.  Assist user groups in developing system specifications and requirements.
• Attend technical training classes and perform self-directed research to enhance and increase knowledge and skills of job responsibilities and to keep abreast of new technologies and their application.  Represent the Division at various meetings.  Assist in formulating policies and procedures for Information Systems Standard Operating Procedures.
• Recommend and monitor priorities for systems development.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED