Distributed Computer Systems Specialist - 48006328

DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - 48006328 Date: Jul 19, 2024 Location: TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 BRANDON, FL, US, 33511 LARGO, FL, US, 33778 ST. PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33702 TAMPA, FL, US, 33612 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 833612 Agency: Department of EducationWorking Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - 48006328Pay Plan: TempPosition Number: 48006328 Salary: 37,264.07 Posting Closing Date: 07/30/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) VOCATIONAL REHABILITATIONLOCATION: TAMPAOPS DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALISTPOSITION NUMBER: 48006328Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees." This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months APPLICATION INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be delayed at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first:

Any and all State of Florida jobs

Any and all Florida University jobs

All periods of employment

Periods of unemployment

Gaps 3 months or more

Education

Volunteer Experience

Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.

Gaps 3 months or 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.

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

If claiming Right to First Interview (https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=60L-33.004&Section=0) , candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

Complete and register your State of Florida Employment Application on-line, which will then enable you to electronically submit your application for advertised vacancies in the state agencies. The State of Florida application online can be edited at any time prior to each submission and will automatically populate when you apply to a specific position.

After you have applied to one or more job advertisements, all submitted applications can be viewed from the "Applicant Home Page" by clicking on "View Your Applicant Submissions. "A listing of all the positions to which you have applied will be displayed. You can view and/or print any or all the submitted applications, although this information is also maintained online.

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Download and then fax a completed application to the People First Service Center at 888-403-2110. Be sure to include the requisition number on each page of your application.

For assistance in completing the employment application or applying for jobs using the People First system, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed 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, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.

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. 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 (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement

Other Personal Services (OPS)

OPS employees do not participate in state group insurance or the state retirement system.

OPS employees may participate in the State of Florida 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

OPS employees may wish to inquire into the following state programs:

The “Florida Discount Drug Card” program: http://www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com/

The “Cover Florida” Health Care Access program: http://www.coverfloridahealthcare.com/

The “Florida KidCare” Health Insurance program: http://floridakidcare.org

BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES

Any form of paid leave

Paid holidays

Participation in the Florida Retirement System

Reinstatement rights or retention rights

The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions.

Knowledge of distributed processing operations, software, procedures, and equipment.

Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.

Knowledge of computers and software.

Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of computer systems analysis.

Knowledge of network wiring/cabling.

Knowledge of telecommunications principles, equipment, procedures, and terminology.

Ability to troubleshoot telecommunication issues.

Ability to process information logically and solve problems.

Ability to develop training programs related to distributed processing operations and procedures.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems with distributed computer systems components.

Ability to identify and define user needs.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to lift technology equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.

The employee must interact courteously with others.

The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.

Attendance is an essential function of this position.

This is technical and administrative work supporting a statewide distributed computer systems network for use by end-users including hardware, software, and telecommunication components of distributed systems. The employee supports multiple office sites, which may require extensive travel.

Operations:

Assists in writing and maintaining up-to-date technical documentation and operating procedures for supported offices, networks, hardware, software, and applications.

Maintains current knowledge of telecommunications systems (hardware and software).

Follows the standard implementation of policies, procedures, best practices, and systems operations.

Performs infrastructure related tasks, such as Active Directory users and computers.

Maintains technology equipment inventory.

Work Assignments:

Assists with computer and network support for the Division’s offices located throughout the state to include but not limited to, office relocations/closures, circuit installations/deletes, router installations/removals, switch configurations and deployments, electrical requirements, and network cabling.

Performs computer Imaging, configuration, setup, and relocation.

Acts as Group Administrator for certain aspects of Hosted VoIP Service for area offices.

Technical Assistance:

Troubleshoots Local Area Networks (LAN), Personal Computers (PC) and the Division’s systems/applications issues.

Handles incidents and service requests accurately and in a timely manner.

Training:

Ensures IT Training for New Employees is provided in a timely manner and delivered following training guidelines.

Delivers other relevant IT training as necessary.

Assists with developing IT training materials for the Division.

Performs other duties as required, assigned, or delegated.

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.Nearest Major Market:Tampa