DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONSULTANT - 48007073

Requisition No: 887547

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONSULTANT - 48007073

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007073

Salary: $60,000.00 to $66,000.00 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 11/26/2026

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Blind Services

Director’s Office

Management Information Systems

Location: Tallahassee (Leon County)

Position Title: Distributed Computer Systems Consultant (CS)

Salary Range: $60,000.00 to $66,000.00

SALARY IS BASED ON CANDIDATE’S EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

OFFICE CONTACT:

Thi Le: 904-348-2733

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position performs advanced level work under the limited supervision of the Data Processing Manager-SES in the Management Information Systems Section, Division of Blind Services. Position serves as a senior Information Technology professional responsible for the analysis, development, enhancement, administration, and support of the Division of Blind Services' mission-critical applications and database systems. The role provides technical leadership in system design, business process analysis, application support, database management, training, project planning, and technology initiatives to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient operations that support the division's programs and services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.) The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

Overall Duties and Responsibilities:

- Perform business analysis for mission-critical systems, including requirements gathering, process documentation, solution evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, project planning, and stakeholder facilitation to support system enhancements and technology initiatives.

- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the Division's mission-critical information systems, including business processes, data structures, data exchange requirements, user needs, and security protocols.

- Design, develop, implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and support client/server, web-based, and data integration applications that support Division of Blind Services operations.

- Create and maintain technical documentation, including workflow diagrams, test plans, user guides, data dictionaries, reports, system documentation, security configurations, backup procedures, and maintenance processes.

- Plan, coordinate, test, and implement system upgrades and enhancements involving SQL Server, .NET applications, Visual Studio, IIS, web services, and related technologies.

- Perform database analysis, administration, performance tuning, and optimization activities to ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of SQL databases and supporting infrastructure.

- Provide advanced technical support for business applications, including AWARE, RSVP, SSRA, and QPIS, by resolving issues, coordinating with software vendors, and leading application testing for upgrades and enhancements.

- Lead and provide technical guidance to professional and technical staff involved in the planning, analysis, design, development, and implementation of mission-critical applications.

- Participate in the development and continuous improvement of information technology policies, standards, procedures, methodologies, and system architecture.

- Develop and deliver technical training and instructional materials to staff on systems, applications, and technology-related processes.

- Lead IT-related meetings, provide technical recommendations, facilitate decision-making, and communicate project status and system impacts to stakeholders.

- Work on special projects.

Other Duties:

- Other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education:

- Three to five years of professional and relevant experience in a field reasonably related to information technology, computer science, data analytics, or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

- Applicants who have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field reasonably related to information technology, computer science, or a related field of study.

- Ability to read and comprehend IT-related information.

- Ability to mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to staff.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTIONS:

F.S. 112.219 - Substitution of work experience for postsecondary educational requirements.

- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to information technology, computer science, or a related field of study can substitute for 4 years of direct experience.

- A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to information technology, computer science, or a related field of study can substitute for 6 years of direct experience.

Related work experience may not substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the advertised job description.

DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT:

The Division of Blind Services ensures blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services, District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Book Library. The Division of Blind Servies has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.

FLDOE: Division of Blind Services

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

- State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options)

- Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

- Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

- Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

- Career Growth

- Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com)

- Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- Ongoing comprehensive training provided

- Highly skilled, professional environment

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

- We care about the success of our employees.

- We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customers' experiences and ourselves.

- We care about the success of our clients.

- A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.

LEAVE INFORMATION: (CS)

- Annual Leave – All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon their years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, employees with 5 to 10 years of creditable service earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month.

- Sick Leave – Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteering undergo a Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted 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, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal record checks through local law enforcement.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENTS:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in an Other Personal Services (OPS), Career Service (CS), Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) position 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 Selective Service website .

SPECIAL NOTE:

Please note that this position requires an on-site schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework is not available for this role.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

Application Information:

- Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

- Work History (in easy to review chronological order) and consists of:

Any position held by a State of Florida Agency

- Any position held by a Florida University

- All periods of employment from high school graduation forward

- All periods of current or prior unemployment

- Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*

- Any Education

- Any Volunteer Experience

- Your resume and application must match

- * Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.

- It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.

- Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.

- Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

HIRING INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

- The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

- If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.

- If claiming Right to First Interview , the candidate MUST attach a copy of the official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. This is applicable to career service positions only.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

- The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority in advance. 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. Successful applicants will be screened in accordance with Chapter 435, F.S., as applicable.

*If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step*

NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in answering the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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.