SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT - 48003702

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State group insurance options

Nine paid holidays and a Personal/Hol—

Tuition fee waivers

Retirement plan options

Annual and sick leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Maternity and parental leave

Job summary

The Florida Department of Education is seeking a SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT for the Office of Assessment, within the Division of Accountability, Research and Measurement in Tallahassee, FL. The role focuses on data verification, SAS coding, and coordinating statewide assessment data analyses.

Responsibilities include developing procedures for data quality, managing timelines, and supporting report production and communications with districts. On-site, with competitive state benefits.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience with SAS or other programming languages.
• Knowledge of basic descriptive statistics.
• Knowledge of large-scale data verification policies and legal issues.
• Knowledge of research, statistical, and data analysis procedures including appropriate data displays.
• Knowledge of methods to establish the reliability and validity of large-scale test results.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct data verification tasks and coordinate data analyses.
• Assist in developing procedures to maintain data quality for K-12 statewide assessments.
• Create and update SAS code for data processing and reporting.
• Assist districts with score inquiry and alert systems.

Skills

SAS programming

Data analysis

Statistics

Quality control

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAS

Job description

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Requisition No:885555

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT - 48003702

Division of Accountability, Research and Measurement

Office of Assessment

Salary Range: $50,584.68 - $55,643.15

SALARY IS BASED ON CANDIDATE’S EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

OFFICE CONTACT:

Kristy Morrill, 850-245-0513

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The position performs advance-level work under limited supervision of the supervision of the Program Director I-DOE, in the Bureau of K-12 Student Assessment, Division of Accountability, Research, and Measurement.

Responsible for planning and conducting data verification tasks, planning and coordinating specific data analyses, data storage, ad hoc data requests, and assisting in developing procedures to maintain the quality of the K-12 statewide assessment data through the creation and update of SAS code.

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:

• Conducts verification of report formats, test maps, file formats, and specification documents as assigned.
• Assists districts with score inquiry and alert systems.
• Assists in scoring and equating activities for the Florida Alternate Assessment Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education:

• 4 years’ experience with SAS or other programming languages.
• Knowledge of basic descriptive statistics.
• Knowledge of large-scale data verification policies and legal issues.
• Knowledge of research, statistical, and data analysis procedures including appropriate data displays.
• Knowledge of methods to establish the reliability and validity of large-scale test results.
• Ability to manage timelines and coordinate work tasks in the production of reports and publications.
• Ability to edit and provide quality control procedures for the production of reports, publications, and other materials to be disseminated to various audiences.
• Ability to apply problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to manage timelines and coordinate work tasks in the administration of a multi-dimensional, large-scale testing program.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goals.
• Ability to work and perform under stressful conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale.
• Ability to design, plan, implement, and evaluate data verification policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and perform tasks and responsibilities with limited guidance and direction.
• Ability to gather, analyze and organize information into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to design, plan, implement, and evaluate work which has been assigned.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTIONS:

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

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University can substitute for 4 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.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT

Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida’s education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects the cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all student within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued students, parents, and communities.

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers – encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

• Higher Student Achievement
• Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
• Skilled Workforce and Economic Development

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

• State Group Insurance coverage 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)
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
• Highly skilled, professional environment

*We care about the success of our employees.

*We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s 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 years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years 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/volunteer undergo 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 purpose and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT

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 (CS), 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 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.

APPLICANT INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Application Information:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) 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
  • All periods of current or prior unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months of more must be accounted for*
  • Any Education
  • Any Volunteer Experience
  • Your resume and application must match
• *Gaps 3 months of 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 your supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contract 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 your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

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 the answering of 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 [phone]

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:

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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.