Requisition No: 876640
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST III - 42001925
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42001925
Salary: $45,060.08 - $60,000.20
Posting Closing Date: 06/02/2026
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST III
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
OFFICE OF AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
***OPEN COMPETATIVE OPPORTUNITY***
CONTACT:
Ashtin Brownell
850-617-7699
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of professional experience in information technology, project coordination, business analysis, or a related field; or
Professional project management certification (e.g., CAPM, PMP, PMI‑ACP) may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; or
Completion of a 720‑classroom‑hour (1 year) program of study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of information technology, project coordination, or business systems analysis and three (3) years of professional experience in information technology, project coordination, business analysis, or a related field; or
A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in information technology, project coordination, business analysis, or a related field; or
A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in information technology, computer science, management information systems, business administration, or a closely related field and two (2) years of professional experience in information technology, project coordination, business analysis, or a related field; or
A master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university in information technology, computer science, management information systems, business administration, project management, or a closely related field and one (1) year of professional experience in information technology, project coordination, business analysis, or a related field.
A valid Florida Class E Driver License is required.
Please Note: There will be a standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration as part of the hiring process for this position.
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:
Flextime in work schedule is available and may be requested for alternate work hours.
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:
The Project Management Analyst III reports to the Program and Planning Coordinator – SES and supports the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of technology projects. This role ensures project activities remain organized, documented, and aligned with schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. The position works closely with senior project managers, technical teams, and business units to coordinate tasks, track progress, manage communication, and support successful project delivery.
Project Coordination and Scheduling:
Supports the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of technology projects. Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules. Tracks milestones, dependencies, and project deliverables. Coordinates team meetings, prepares agendas, and documents outcomes.
Requirements Gathering and Documentation:
Supports the collection and clarification of business and technical requirements. Drafts project briefs, process flows, meeting minutes, and status reports. Ensures documentation remains organized and version-controlled.
Communication and Stakeholder Support
Facilitates communication between technical teams, end users, vendors, and leadership. Provides regular progress updates to stakeholders. Escalates risks, issues, or delays as directed by senior project leadership.
Project Monitoring and Reporting
Helps track budget expenditures, timelines, and resource allocations. Maintains risk, issue, and change-control logs. Assists with quality checks and compliance with project procedures.
Vendor, Resource Coordination, and Tool Support
Manages vendor contracts, verifies completion of vendor work, and approves invoices for payment. Coordinates with external vendors on scheduling, deliverables, and documentation needs. Assists with procurement tasks such as quotes, purchase orders, or resource onboarding. Uses project management software (MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet) to update tasks and workflows. Supports team members in tool usage, permissions, and document organization.
Performs related work as required, which will include, but not be limited to adherence to the policies and procedures of the Department’s Information Resource Security Program (Chapter 8 – Department’s Supervisory Manual) and allocate time as requested for Disaster Recovery activities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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:
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:
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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