Requisition No: 872634
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 42004455
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42004455
Salary: $70,000.06- $85,000.24
Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2026
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APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
OFFICE OF AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
***OPEN COMPETATIVE OPPORTUNITY***
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent and nine (9) years of experiencein computer systems analysis and/or computer programming, two (2) years of which must have been in systems programming; or
Six (6) years of experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming, two (2) years of which must have been in systems programming 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 (1 year) or 90 quarter hours (1 year) 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 five (5) years of experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming, two (2) years of which must have been in systems programming; or
A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the computer sciences or management information systems and four (4) years of experience in computer systems analysis, and/or computer programming, two (2) years of which must have been in systems programming; or
A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or management information systems and three (3) years of experience in computer systems analysis, and/or computer programming, two (2) years of which must have been in systems programming; or
A doctorate from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or management information systems and two (2) years of experience in systems programming.
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 (1) year of the required computer systems analysis and/or computer programming experience.
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
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:
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:
Occasional travel required.
The position may be activated to support the Emergency Support Function (ESF) and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other types of incidents, as needed.
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 advanced-level position is located within the Office of Agriculture Technology Services (OATS) and serves as a team lead on the Enterprise Application Development team. The incumbent is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level applications that support the strategic goals of the department. This role includes mentoring junior developers, monitoring project progress, and ensuring adherence to technical standards and timelines. The position also emphasizes user interface design and user experience to ensure applications are intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly.
Application Development & Architecture
Designs, develops, and maintains new and existing applications or systems using modern frameworks and tools (.NET, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, SharePoint). Leads the adoption of object-oriented design, software architecture best practices, and cloud-native development strategies. Ensures applications are designed with a strong focus on user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX), compliance with security, accessibility (ADA), and data governance standards. Coordinates and/or participates in application/development support on project teams to define and analyze user needs related to database applications. Checks code into source control tools and assists with regression testing. As appropriate, this role assists in integrating information technology applications and interfacing with external agencies.
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
Develops and documents standards for the use, control, updating, and maintenance of Oracle and Microsoft database systems. Contributes to internal knowledge bases and development standards, including UI/UX design patterns. Drafts recommendations, risk mitigation strategies, and assists management in evaluating system impacts from legislative changes to determine necessary IT actions. Writes T-SQL and/or PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, packages, and database triggers as needed to augment security and performance requirements of applications developed. Briefs management on the status of assigned projects, provides application training and support to end-users, creates and provides ad hoc queries and reports as requested, and creates and maintains data models and schemas. Conducts research and evaluates new technologies proactively and as assigned to help the division improve the efficiency, security, and effectiveness of technology resources.
Serves as a team lead by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and mentoring junior developers. Ensures quality assurance and adherence to coding standards, UI/UX guidelines, and project timelines. Ensures that junior developers are checking code into source control tools. Provides mentoring and guidance to junior developers in solving software development problems and any other issues that occur during the project lifecycle.
Strategic Alignment & Stakeholder Collaboration
Translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives, documenting all solution architecture design and analysis work. Works closely with product owners and managers to ensure a robust framework that supports future business and department needs throughout the product lifecycle. Understands business drivers and capabilities, determining enterprise solution designs and changes needed to achieve targeted outcomes with a focus on useability and accessibility.
Related Work & Compliance
Perform related work as required, including but not limited to adherence to the department’s Information Resource Security Program policies and procedures, and allocating time as requested for Disaster Recovery activities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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SPECIAL NOTES:
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.
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