Info Tech Business Consultant Mgr - Ses - 37020700

Requisition No: 845920 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: INFO TECH BUSINESS CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 37020700

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37020700 

Salary:  $70,000 - $80,000 

Posting Closing Date: 02/16/2025 

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Information Technology Business Consultant Manager-SES

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

 

 

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

 

 

The Work You Will Do:

DEP’s Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is currently seeking an Information Technology Business Consultant Manager-SES. The incumbent of this position will represent OTIS and must be helpful, cooperative, polite, respectful, and courteous at all times in the interactions with customers.  

 

The Difference You Will Make:

DEP relies heavily on science and technology in order to meet its mission and continually advances modern methods, platforms and innovations for this purpose. Examples at DEP include an application architecture leveraging Azure Kubernetes, a cloud-based server infrastructure, an industry leading data analytics platform, and an advanced security management solution.

 

 

How You will Grow:

DEP encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. OTIS has an extensive training program, including courses and certifications, that provide staff with the ability to build upon existing skills and remain current on job-related information technologies. Examples of certifications recently earned by staff include, but are not limited to:

 

• CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• PMP®; ScrumMaster
• Florida Certified Public Manager (CPM)
• GISP® (Certified GIS Professional)
• Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect
• Oracle Certified Professional
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)

 

 

Where You Will Work:

This position is in Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee, which is lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads.  Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend that combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as a community college and state government, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

 

This is an on-site position.

 

 

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 click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

 

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

 

 

Pay: $70,000 - $80,000

 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage the daily operations and staff of the Applications Maintenance Services (AMS) Team within the Portfolio Management Section.
• Supervise daily operations and staff activities to ensure continuing operations and effective service delivery.
• Ensure systems are operational and fully supported.
• Ensure operating procedures, processes and policies are identified, documented, adhered to and maintained.
• Recruit, develop and manage staff according to OTIS budgetary objectives and personnel policies.
• Supports the Portfolio Management administrator in developing, planning, organizing and administering policies and procedures at the direction of the Chief Information Officer.
• Lead team in planning, developing and executing technology upgrades and special projects.
• Participates in research efforts for approved methods of implementing new tools, technologies, processes and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong relationship and interpersonal skills in working with both external program and internal OTIS staff.
• Maintain a working knowledge of established policies, procedures and directives necessary to accomplish assignments and responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

On site attendance at the DEP offices in Tallahassee is an essential requirement of the position.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field, or equivalent work experience
• Excellent understanding of the systems development lifecycle, project management principles, and Agile software development
• Proven experience in IT planning, organization and development
• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems
• Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices and procedures
• Ability to determine and manage priorities judiciously, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices; and to manage multiple activities
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; exceptionally self-motivated and self-directed
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to supervise others

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of four years.
• Supervisory/managerial experience

 

 

Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:

 

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

 

 

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

 

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

 

HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us

 

 

 

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.