Geographic Information System Technician - 42002443 (for Internal Agency Employees Only)

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN - 42002443 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY) Date: Apr 23, 2024 Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 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: 827727 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer ServicesWorking Title: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN - 42002443 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 42002443 Salary: $42,777.02 - $55,000.14 Posting Closing Date: 04/26/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED CONTACT: Sean Allen (850) 681-5842 or Leah Kincaid (850)681-5873 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. This position requires possession of a valid driver license. 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. Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed. JOB DUTIES: This is a professional position responsible for technical planning in the Florida Forest Service’s Geographic Information System (GIS) program, wide-area or comparable distributed computer systems network and related computer activities. Performs analysis of user needs and translates these into GIS products and services. Is a strong communicator who can listen to user requests and requirements and translate them into methods and procedures for generating GIS products associated with natural resource management and wildland fire preparedness and response. Develops, manages, and maintains GIS system hardware, software, and data conforming to department standards and procedures. Assists in the distribution of GIS data and tools to enhance the efficiency of Forestry programs. Provides automation of GIS tasks through the creation of GIS programming scripts or programs that conform to the Department’s Information System Design Methodology (ISDM). Assists with end-user training, assistance, and documentation in the use of GIS and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Develops hardware configuration plans for distributed processing systems. Prepares documentation of programs, systems design, flowcharts, and metadata. Provides technical assistance and consultation in remote sensing, geographic information systems, and the integration, retrieval, and use of data associated with management of the Districts, Centers, and Bureaus. Performs other related duties as assigned. The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include

Annual Uniform Allotment

Annual Boot Allotment

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;)

Flexible Spending Accounts;

Tuition waivers;

And more!

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

SPECIAL NOTES:

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