Requisition No: 802670

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROJECT CONSULTANT - 48000815

Position Number: 48000815

Salary: $45,848.06

Posting Closing Date: 05/30/2023

Application Note: Candidate Profile must be completed in its entirety. Each field (address, city, state, dates, phone numbers, etc.) must be completed. Account for and explain any gaps in employment 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.

Division of Technology and Innovation
Systems Project Consultant
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Salary starting at the pay grade minimum: $45,848.06
***Anticipated Vacancy***

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

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, assures completeness and accuracy of the system’s design, programming, implementation and enhances 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:

• Serves as primary point person of postsecondary vocational and adult general education reporting issues.
• Produces programs, reports, data, and analyses required for career education funding issues.
• Maintains final/supporting documentation of reports/data/analyses.
• Designs, produces, and maintains standard and ad hoc reports as requested.
• Assists with the analysis and verification of data reported by districts to the bureau.
• Assists with the continuous review of data element definitions, formats, edits, and related documentation.
• Maintains appropriate documentation.
• Maintains positive customer/work relationships with customers and vendors through effective personal and written communication and technical assistance and guidance.
• Presents to local groups of staff and administrators at workshops and regional meetings.
• Provide technical assistance to local providers on data collection and data analysis regarding Perkins, Adult Education programs, services, and activities.
• 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.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions.
• Employee is expected to demonstrate, model, and reinforce the agency’s fundamental values of quality, fairness, cooperation, respect, commitment, excellence, honesty, and teamwork.
• 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.
• Employee is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills and ability to prepare, provide, and disseminate quality products representative of the Department’s commitment to quality, efficient services, and practices.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experienced in SAS programming or other programming languages, SQL Server Reporting Services, or other structures report writer software.
• Experienced in writing SQL queries and stored procedures on Microsoft SQL Server 2008-2017.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively collect data and show 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 handle concurrent assignments.
• 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 relational database concepts.

Travel:

Less than 5%

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday annually.
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers;
And more!

Position Location:
This position is located at our headquarter location at 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

Background Screening Requirements
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed 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, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checked through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checked through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

It is the policy of the Department of Education to give preference to eligible veterans and the spouses of veterans in appointment and retention in positions of public employment.

The Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

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 SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

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.