Requisition No: 813616
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST – 37950075
Position Number: 37950075
Salary: $24-$26 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2023
Systems Project Analyst
(Pending Reclassification from Distributed Computer Systems Specialist)
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
OPEN COMPETITIVE
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 recruiting for a Systems Project Analyst. This position will work with the web development team to implement and maintain Drupal Content Management System (CMS) Internet and Intranet sites. 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:
- CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+
- Cisco CCNA, CISSP
- PMP®; ScrumMaster
- GISP® (Certified GIS Professional)
- Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect
- Oracle Certified Professional
- Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
- Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)
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 click www.myfrs.com);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
- Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.
Pay: $24 – $26 Hourly
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
- Design, implement and build new web pages and sites using the Drupal CMS
- Develop User workflows
- Develop Drupal CMS module
- Publish high-priority (typically same-day) web content to ensure the public have up-to-date information
- Scan web pages using accessibility and compliance tools and update web pages to ensure site accuracy and usability
- Receive, interpret and document complex information and requirements to technical and non-technical audiences
- Account management for web-based notification systems (e.g., GovDelivery)
- Grant appropriate permissions to web-based file share systems such as SharePoint and OneDrive
- Perform other duties as assigned
Attendance is an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with PHP, HTML, CSS, JQUERY, MYSQL
Preference Qualifications:
- Experience with PHP, HTML, CSS, JQUERY, MYSQL
- Drupal CMS development
- A strong understanding of modern web and mobile practices to create and review an efficient user-experience
- Familiarity with cross-browser testing, alternate style sheets
- Working knowledge of Web Server Environments (LAMP, WAMP)
- Familiarity with web performance optimization concepts/best practices including caching, CDN, load testing
- Familiarity with web accessibility initiative such as Section 508, and other web compliance standards
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
- Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentational skills
- Highly logical
- Keen attention to detail
- Highly self-motivated and directed
- Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
- Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Very strong customer service orientation
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: This position is a Position of Trust. 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_Recruitment@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.