Systems Programmer III - 60048606 | Tallahassee, FL

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objects (tables, views, indexes) daily as assigned by the Department. Develop ad-hoc queries on MSSQL Databases daily as assigned by the Department. Develop new DB objects in Transact-SQL (T-SQL) in support of programming daily as assigned by the Department.

Manage, add, and update production and Production Backlog promotion for application and SQL daily as assigned by the Department. Process change tickets to implement system changes daily as assigned by the Department. Provide analytical services on systems to implement user-defined requirements daily as assigned by the Department. Develop and document code per Division development standards daily as assigned by the Department. In collaboration

with the Department’s Division of Disease Control and Health Protection (DCHP) information technology teams, design, develop, and code based on business requirements for the DCHP Master Person Index (MPI) project as part of the overall strategic effort for integration and interoperability of its systems and software daily as requested by the Department.

Work with Division resources to standardize the collection and storage of DCHP shared data daily as requested by the Department. Job Requirements: 10 years of experience with object-oriented development techniques and Microsoft. Net, Model view-controller (MVC), Nu Get, Git Hub, and Entity Framework. 10 years of experience in Web application

server system administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

5 years of experience with Crystal reports to meet user-defined requirements. 7 years of experience in change management best practices, serving in a code promotion role in partnership with the development team. 7 years of experience with Source Control systems such as Visual Studio Team Services or Team Foundation Server or Azure Dev Ops. 7 years of experience with software build and release management methodologies. 7 years of experience with the development of Web Application program interfaces (API) or Web Services to implement real-time interfaces. 5 years of experience in the healthcare IT domain using Agile Software development framework.

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III - Career Service WORKING TITLE: Systems Programmer III POSITION’S LOCATION: State Office – Tallahassee, FL POSITION NUMBER: 67073584 OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

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: Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates State of Florida retirement

package Generous vacation and sick leave 10 paid holidays a year Career advancement opportunities Tuition waiver for state college/university courses Training opportunities For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http: //www.

mybenefits. The Agency for Persons with Disabilities works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and supports for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental

disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-Mc Dermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities.

There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www. apdcares. org SALARY RANGE $48,140.46 - $84,949.80 Annually $1,851.56 - $3,267.30 Bi-weekly SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employees of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities are required to demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service. This includes, but is not limited to, always acting in a responsive, professional, courteous manner with the employees, customers, and public we serve at all times. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Write software programs to build new applications or enhance the functionality of existing applications according to required specifications.

Provide maintenance and support to existing APD business applications. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to create Stored Procedures, Triggers, and development of database objects using SQL Server Ability to create and maintain data interfaces between various platforms using various data formats. Demonstrate Skills in the complete software development lifecycle phases, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of n-tier web applications, Demonstrates skills in interacting with clients for requirements gathering, building test matrices for systems testing.

Knowledge of database design and data modeling, object-oriented programming, version control software tools, reporting tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services or Microsoft Power BI. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A minimum of five years of experience developing and implementation n-tier web applications using C#,Net Framework, XML, JSON, ADO. NET/Entity Framework, RESTFul Services, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.

Net, Web Forms/MVC and IIS. A minimum two-year degree in programming/computer science and a Microsoft C# developer certification, OR at least a four-year degree in MIS/Computer Science. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROFILE COMPLETION Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year, to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but these will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

RETIREE NOTICE 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 will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement. DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting. APD only hires U. S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U. S. APD participates in the U. S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U. S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9). All applicants should complete the online application process. If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at -xyz X.

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application. 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 -xyz X). 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.

Service POSITION’S LOCATION: State Office – Tallahassee, FL POSITION NUMBER: 67073581 OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

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: Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates State of Florida retirement package Generous vacation and sick leave 10

paid holidays a year Career advancement opportunities Tuition waiver for state college/university courses Training opportunities For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http: //www.

mybenefits. The Agency for Persons with Disabilities works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and supports for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi

syndrome, Phelan-Mc Dermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities.

There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www. apdcares. org SALARY RANGE $47,999.90 - $64,000 Annually $1,846.15 - $2,461.53 Bi-weekly SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employees of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities are required to demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service. This includes, but is not limited to, always acting in a responsive, professional, courteous manner with the employees, customers, and public we serve at all times. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: This is a technical position that works within the Agency for Persons with Disabilities Information Technology Office.

This position provides Server and network Support throughout the agency and works with the State Primary Data Centers to ensure efficient platforms for data processing. Monitor new and existing systems to ensure the performance of agency business systems. Work with the APD information Security Office to implement and carry out information security processes and procedures to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of APD data. Review potential APD IT purchases for adherence to APD IT standards.

Work with APD IT Architecture Board to ensure APD IT equipment can integrate into existing APD and State of Florida IT infrastructure. Collaborate with business analysts, database administrators and other developers in conceptualizing, development, and implementation of new systems. Provide technical support for all APD locations. Assist in the definition, development, and documentation of software’s business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and departments. Assist with Public Records Requests.

Other duties as required REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrate Skills in Installing, configuring, and maintaining windows-based computers and servers. Working with Web services, Certificate Services, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Intune, O365, Azure, and AWS Knowledge of common networking terminology and technologies. Knowledge of and strong familiarity with all common networking terminology and technologies. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Must have experience installing, configuring and maintaining windows-based computers and servers.

Must have experience working with switches, routers, and firewalls. Must have experience working with Microsoft Office 365, IIS, Certificate Services, System Center Configuration Manager, and cloud services Must have hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience. Must have High School Diploma or its equivalent. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROFILE COMPLETION Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year, to qualify for this position.

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but these will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile. RETIREE NOTICE 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 will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting. APD only hires U. S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U. S. APD participates in the U. S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.

S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9). All applicants should complete the online application process. If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at -xyz X. Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application. 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 -xyz X).

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.