Requisition No: 874840
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT - 60048581
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60048581
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000
Posting Closing Date: 05/12/2026
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SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT
This position is Open Competitive
The Office of Information Technology Services is seeking a detail-oriented SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT to join our team. This position is responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise software applications that support the business needs of the department. The ideal candidate excels at converting system requirements and specifications into robust technical solutions. Additionally, they will mentor development staff on the use of application development tools, best practices, and the department’s standards and procedures. This position is located at the DCF Headquarters in Tallahassee, within the Office of Information Technology Services.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, including utilization of equipment, required for the position
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of software design and development; Knowledge of the concepts and theories of data processing; Knowledge of relational database concepts; Knowledge of application and web security principles; Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of programming, using languages such as .Net Core, C#.NET, VB.NET, JAVA, HTML, XML, and SQL; Skilled at decomposing complex technical problems in to root causes; Skilled at evaluating complex technical problems, devising potential options, and implementing appropriate solutions; Skilled at communicating with diverse groups of stakeholders – including vendors; Skilled at conducting unit, system, and user acceptance testing; Skilled at creating technical and business documentation; Skilled at developing web applications and services; Skilled at writing complex SQL statements; Skilled at using Microsoft Office products; Ability to analyze and interpret technical data; Ability to design programs and systems; Ability to evaluate and resolve user problems; Ability to determine work priorities and appropriately budget time spent on assigned tasks; Ability to communicate technical data processing information effectively; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
SPECIAL NOTES
Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
Selective Service All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
Florida Retirement System (FRS) 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 suspended or voided, and you may be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
Veteran’s 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Employees also are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
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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