DOS - SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT - 45000854 1

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of State seeks an experienced database specialist to analyze the Florida Voter Registration System and its subsystems. You will write and optimize PL/SQL, T-SQL and P-SQL queries, develop data models, and automate tasks with shell scripts.

Collaboration with BDIS staff to provide essential data resources is required. The role covers database tuning, backups, DR planning, and security, with opportunities to contribute to new applications and system design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or MIS required
• Minimum four years in application development or two years in development plus two years in another IT field
• Qualifying experience must be clearly shown in employment history

Responsibilities

• Analyze the Florida Voter Registration System and related subsystems.
• Create queries and interpret data sets; write shell scripts to automate tasks.
• Develop PL/SQL packages and execute T-SQL and P-SQL queries.
• Design data models and data collection systems; provide data resources for case intake and management.
• Implement failover strategies; perform database patches and upgrades.
• Oversee database tuning, monitoring, security, and DR planning.
• Assist in system design, create tables, and set performance metrics.
• Maintain change logs for database configuration and user access.

Skills

PL/SQL

T-SQL

P-SQL

MS SQL

Unix/Linux

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

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Date: Sep 26, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:873548

Agency: Department of State

Bureau of Departmental Information Systems

45000854

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications

At least four (4) years of equivalent work experience in application development, OR at least two (2) years of equivalent work experience in application development and at least two (2) years of equivalent work experience in another information technology field (e.g. database administration, quality assurance, analysis, etc.)

Preferences

Experience with PL/SQL, T-SQL, P-SQL and MS SQL.

Experience with database administration at a State of Florida agency.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science or management information systems .

Special Note

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze and understand the workflow of the Florida Voter Registration System and its ancillary applications, websites and sub systems.

Create queries and accurately interpret multiple data sets; write shell scripts to automate repetitive tasks in order to streamline workflow; analyze and develop PL/SQL packages and execute T-SQL and P-SQL queries; analyze business procedures and recommend specific types of data to improve processes.

Develop conceptual and logical data models, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies to optimize statistical efficiency; provide BDIS staff with data resources from election related databases needed for case intake, investigation and management; transform specialized data into formatted reports.

Proposes and implements failover strategies. Performs or tasks database patches. Performs or tasks database upgrades and implements new features. Schedules the monitoring of successful database back-ups. Performs database restores as required.

Responsible for conducting low level monitoring, access control, and performance of BDIS databases; overall solution configuration; database and related systems architecture, availability planning, including Disaster Recovery; monitor all database environments for capacity, integrity, and efficiency.

Performs database tuning as needed to address performance issues; conducts proactive maintenance. Responsible for analysis and query execution plans and index utilization. Assists in the development of new applications, including system design, creation of tables, and setting performance metrics. Implement database schema modifications as required.

Maintain change logs for all database configuration updates and changes for all database servers. Maintain change logs for user accounts and ensure security standards are implemented.

Other work-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Advanced knowledge of data analysis techniques, database structures, and database theories. Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of computer programming and system design. Knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server databases. Knowledge of Unix/Linux server administration. Ability to process information logically and analytically. Ability to design systems logic. Ability to analyze and interpret computer program data. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to communicate technical data processing information effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work well in a team environment and perform effectively under pressure. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

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: https://www.sss.gov

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.

Location

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.

Location

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.