PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37020869 (2024)

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317

Requisition No:833047

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37020869

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:37020869

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Posting Closing Date: 07/23/2024

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Program Consultant

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

INTERNAL AGENCY

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 Program Consultant. This is a technical team lead position directing a team on the research, analysis design, development, implementation, and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) solutions for the Department. 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.

How You Will Grow:

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 you could earn include:

• Geographic information Systems Professional® (GISP) certification
• ESRI Foundational, Associate, and Professional certifications
• Oracle Certified Professional
• Florida Certified Public Manager (CPM)

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

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

Pay: $65,000 - $70,000

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• This is a technical team lead position directing a team on the research, analysis design, development, implementation, and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) solutions for the Department. The incumbent will communicate and coordinate with appropriate staff, contractors and the vendor community. Ensure staff has access to appropriate tools and training. Make recommendations to improve processes by establishing standards and identifying solutions to problems. Provide assistance and training in the development of program staff. Demonstrate strong relationship and interpersonal skills in working with program staff and vendor community.

• Direct and coordinate activities of staff responsible for GIS implementations. Review request for services, identify and assign tasks to appropriate staff. Make recommendations to management regarding guidelines, policies, and standards relating to GIS. Actively promote data sharing and integration within the agency; with other Florida agencies; and with local, regional and federal governments. Work with GIS representatives in the agency to ensure consistency and integration among projects. Represent the agency on GIS topics.

• Establish practices and procedures that work towards the continuous improvement of process, standards, and/or operating procedures as they relate to analysis activities.

• The employee may be placed in charge of ‘special’ assignments/initiatives, as needed. This may include taking on new role(s), responsibilities, and skill sets (which the staff may not currently possess) to satisfy the assignment objectives and bring them to completion on a stated time table.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Attendance is an essential function of the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted business principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of techniques of computer systems analysis and design.
• Knowledge of structured analysis techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to analysis activities.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to prepare functional program specifications for complex business applications.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to information technology personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to conduct fact finding research.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Esri enterprise infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical staff
• Demonstrated ability to support geospatial emergency response
• Geographic Information Systems Professional Certification (GISP)
• Master’s degree

Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:

• Travel
• Valid driver’s license

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.