Requisition No: 827867 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: DATA PROCESSING MANAGER - SES - 71002396

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 71002396 

Salary: $75,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2024 

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DATA PROCESSING MANAGER - SES

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

BUSINESS SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Business Systems Engineering Bureau. This is a full-time position responsible for performing administrative and technical work in developing and maintaining comprehensive management information systems. This position directs the work of project teams in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties may include:

• Producing application software code, assisting in the analysis of code, and reviewing analysis and design documentation with project staff;
• Analyzing reported defects in software, identifying corrections, and implementing corrective actions within a timeframe and in a manner acceptable to the customer;
• Working with vendor staff when new hardware or software is acquired, to configure it, as required, into the existing system configuration;
• Applying appropriate structured techniques in the analysis, design, and construction of systems/programs. Applying testing and debug principles in the testing phase of the system development/maintenance. Follow standards and procedures established within ITS;
• Conducting studies and consulting with customers and local law enforcement agencies to determine requirements for implementation of related information subsystems;
• Facilitating requirement gathering meetings during the initiation and planning phases of ITS projects. Ensuring all projects are planned with documented Scopes, requirements, and other project initiation and planning documents as needed in the ITS BSE Bureau;
• Reviewing and providing input for procurement documents as necessary including statements of work, contracts, contract changes and amendments, and other documents necessary for the initiation of IT projects;
• Preparing program user specifications and assisting programming staff with understanding data definitions, edits, program modifications, and output reports required by supplying written documentation and verbal instructions as required; and
• Performing bill analysis as needed to evaluate the impact of proposed legislation on the section and the bureau.

To be considered a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of experience in data processing*; or
2. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and four years of experience in data processing*; or
3. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or management information systems and three years of experience in data processing*; or
4. A doctorate from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or management information systems; or
5. A high school diploma or its equivalent and nine years of experience in data processing*.
6. Any combination of education or experience, as described above, for a total of nine years.
7. Completion of a 720-classroom hour program of study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of data processing* and six years of experience in data processing*.
8. Experience in data processing* can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college.

Note: 30 semester hours, or equivalent, of course work from an accredited college or university is equivalent to one year of experience.

*Data entry excluded in data processing experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis;
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices;
• Knowledge of operating systems and/or telecommunications concepts;
• Knowledge of mathematics;
• Knowledge of computer operations procedures and systems;
• Knowledge of computer programming languages;
• Ability to design programs and systems logic;
• Ability to address important questions at the beginning of the project;
• Ability to communicate roles, expectations, and objectives to the team; and
• Ability to monitor progress and identify roadblocks;

BASE SALARY:

• $75,000.00

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is topromote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
2. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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.