Data Processing Manager - Ses - 71002396

Requisition No: 834734

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: DATA PROCESSING MANAGER - SES - 71002396

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 71002396

Salary: $77,250.00

Posting Closing Date: 08/16/2024

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DATA PROCESSING MANAGER

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

BUSINESS SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Open-Competitive Opportunity

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Business Systems Engineering Bureau. This is a full-time position responsible for performing administrative and technical work in developing and maintaining comprehensive management information systems. This position directs the work of project teams in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties may include:

• Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of the section;

• Consulting with section supervisors and administrative staff to resolve programmatic, administrative, and operational issues and problems;

• Assessing/analyzing and making recommendations to resolve issues and problems within the bureau;

• Participating in project coordination and management of assigned systems;

• Acting as liaison with internal and external customers regarding FDLE data and systems;

• Conducting studies and consulting with customers and local law enforcement agencies to determine requirements for implementation of related information systems;

• Ensuring all projects have documented scopes, requirements, and other initiation and planning documents as needed;

• Assisting in the review of project staff's computer software analysis and design, documentation, code, and defects;

• Reviewing and providing input for procurement documents as necessary, including statements of work, contracts, contract changes and amendments, working with hardware/software vendor staff as required, and other documents necessary for the initiation of IT projects; and

• Performing bill analysis as needed to evaluate the impact of proposed legislation on information systems, the section and the bureau.

To be considered a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least eight years of experience in data processing*; and

• At least four years of experience in computer programming.

SPECIAL NOTE: *Data entry, intern (and university) work are excluded in data processing experience. Preference may be given to applicants with two or more years of experience as a project lead, technical lead, or supervisory role focused on the analysis, design, development, implementation, and management of enterprise software solutions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis;

• Knowledge of basic management and project management principles and practices;

• Ability to organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials;

• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques;

• Ability to lead, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;

• Ability to design programs and systems logic;

• Ability to address important questions at the beginning of the project;

• Ability to communicate roles, expectations, and objectives to the team; and

• Ability to monitor progress and identify roadblocks.

BASE SALARY:

• $77,250.00

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;

• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;

• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;

• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;

• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;

• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and

• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide - either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant's immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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.