OPS APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I - 37940282

Requisition No: 866678 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I - 37940282

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37940282 

Salary:  $25-$27 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 12/25/2025 

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OPS Application Systems Programmer I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Open Competitive

This is an on-site position located in Tallahassee, FL

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

DEP’s Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is currently seeking an OPS Application Systems Programmer I as part of the Application Maintenance Services team.  The role of this position is to provide support to end users in the organization on how to use various types of software programs efficiently and effectively in fulfilling business objectives. This includes troubleshooting applications and software for all internal customers, such as operations, development, and other business units. The incumbent will also assist in the design, delivery, and improvement of in-house software applications, training programs and related courseware. The incumbent is also responsible for writing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software specifications throughout the production life cycle. The position will also analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion and provide status reports where required.

 

Specific duties and responsibilities of this position include:

 

• Assist developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and development of software programs and applications.
• Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications.
• Run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.
• Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades.
• Liaise with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems.
• Evaluate documented resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent repeated future problems.
• Communicate application problems and issues to key stakeholders, including management, development teams, end users, and unit leaders.
• Maintain and enhance performance of all new and existing software and applications across the organization.
• Participate in the design, development, and delivery of software development training programs and individual classes.

 

Attendance is an essential function of the position.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge/experience involving the following programming languages: PHP, Oracle PL/SQL, and/or Java.
• Knowledge of relational database designs.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to work independently, and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Very strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to be creative, to use sound judgment, and to display foresight to identify potential problems in design/specifications and assigned application software systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Understanding of basic project management principles.
• Ability to conduct research to resolve issues related to assigned job duties and responsibilities.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execut