SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 42001097

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES is seeking a SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST to assist with the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of new applications using modern methods and cloud-based technologies.

The position supports a team in the Office of Agriculture Technology Services, working with .NET, PowerApps/Dynamics 365, SharePoint Online, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Azure to deliver IT applications and processes for the agency.

Qualificações

• A high school diploma or equivalent with seven (7) years of experience in computer systems analysis and/or programming.
• Completion of a one-year vocational/technical program in data processing can substitute for one year of experience.
• Four (4) years of experience and either a 720-hour program or 60 semester/90 quarter hours including four CS/MIS courses.

Responsabilidades

• Analyzes user requirements to determine work effort and impact on other applications/systems.
• Translates requirements into technical and functional specifications for approval, development, testing, and code review.
• Designs user interfaces for lead developer and project manager review.
• Assists in application architecture decisions and framework selection.
• Writes, debugs, and maintains application code and ensures security and production readiness.
• Performs unit, system, and regression testing and supports UAT.

Conhecimentos

Computer systems analysis

Programming

Data processing

Formação académica

High school diploma

Vocational/technical program

4-year bachelor’s degree in CS/MIS

Master’s in CS/MIS

Doctorate in CS/MIS

Ferramentas

.NET

PowerApps/Dynamics 365

SharePoint Online

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Azure

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Requisition No:885507

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 42001097

SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

OFFICE OF AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

CONTACT

Ashtin Brownell
[phone]

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming; or
• Completion of a one-year program of study from a vocational/technical school in an area of data processing (excluding data entry) can substitute for one year of the required experience; or
• Four (4) years of experience as described above and either (1) completion of a 720‑classroom hour program of study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of data processing (excluding data entry), or (2) 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science or management information systems; or
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming; or
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and two (2) years of experience as described above; or
• A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and one (1) year of experience as described above; or
• A doctorate (8 years) from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

ATTENTION CANDIDATES

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Flextime in work schedule is available and may be requested for alternate work hours.

NOTES

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position. Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES

This position resides in the Office of Agriculture Technology Services within the Bureau of Application Development Services. This position will be assisting with the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of new applications while using development methods and models that incorporate new and cloud-based technologies. Technologies utilized and supported include .NET, Microsoft PowerApps/Dynamics 365, SharePoint Online, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Azure, and other cloud-based configuration and development platforms. This position assists senior application developers and consults with management and other Information Technology (IT) stakeholders to develop IT applications, processes, and systems.

Analyzes and Designs

• Analyzes user requirements to determine the work effort needed to enhance, modify, or create an application, as well as the impact work may have on other applications/system areas.
• Works with business users to clarify requirements and make recommendations for changes that can give the business user what they want more efficiently.
• Creates application prototypes for larger and/or complex requests to illustrate for the business user a mock-up of how the application could work so that the developer can receive buy-in from the business user prior to development.
• Translates the requirements into technical and functional specifications for approval, development, testing, and code review purposes.
• Designs user interfaces for the lead developer and project manager to review the look and feel of the application with the business user.
• Assists in the design of application architecture (decisions related to the framework, development pattern, etc.).

Develops, Modifies, and Tests

• Assists with writing, debugging, and maintaining application code to ensure application functionality, integrate hardware and software components, and complete business user requests for the creation, modification, or enhancement of new or existing applications/systems.
• Ensures that coding is performed according to industry best practices, applications are secure, and applications are properly vetted prior to being released to production.
• Identifies errors down to the application and database level, utilizing knowledge of application behavior to identify root causes of error. Debugs within the scope of authority or sends detailed information of the cause of the error to a supervisor so that error can be fixed by personnel with authority over the application/system.
• Conducts unit testing to ensure line of code functions correctly, conducts system testing to see if changes impacted any other areas of the system, and conducts regression testing to identify issues that would not be caught otherwise (e.g., previously resolved issues that are reintroduced with new modification).
• Conducts feedback sessions and utilizes information received to resolve errors, identify user acceptance criteria, develop User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plan, and adjust application as requested prior to testing.
• Facilitates User Acceptance Testing for projects, creating lists for users to report bugs and being readily available to respond to errors and feedback throughout the testing process.

Implements, Documents, and Supports

• Works with the project manager/team leader in the development of implementation plans; independently develops implementation plans for projects not requiring a project manager and submits plans for approval.
• Writes and maintains application documentation (specifications, process flows, etc.) for reference and tracking purposes and makes changes to documentation as future modifications to the application are made.
• Checks code into source control tools which track and monitor when code is changed and links bugs to a particular line of code to facilitate future modifications and assist with regression testing.
• Conducts research and evaluates new technologies as assigned to assist the division in improving the efficiency, security, and effectiveness of technology resources.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to co-workers in solving software development problems.

Performs related work as required including, but not limited to, adherence to the policies and procedures of the department’s Information Resource Security Program and allocates time as requested for Disaster Recovery activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and the Power Platform
• Experience working with various databases such as Microsoft SQL, Oracle, Azure Blob, and Data Warehouse
• Knowledge of relational database design.
• Knowledge of the concepts and theories of data processing and data communications.
• Knowledge of application development methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and RAD.
• Knowledge of data privacy and protection initiatives
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze information to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, and produce solutions
• Ability to organize data in logical formats for demonstration in documents, reports, presentations, and other materials
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, test cases, and software requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, technical staff, and users.
• Ability to communicate technical data processing information effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to complete work assignments while working with business analysts and other technical staff.
• Ability to design, develop, and test database-driven applications using industry-standard techniques and guidelines
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems with existing applications
• Ability to utilize integrated development environment tools such as Visual Studio.
• Ability to work within a team and assist technical leads for application development teams
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Skill in Object Oriented analysis and design.
• Skill in programming with Oracle and/or SQL Server databases.
• Skilled in performing business and technical analysis
• Skill in using source code configuration and version management tools such as GitHub, Azure DevOps, and/or Team Foundation Server

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

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

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.