SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I - 37000978

Requisition No: 849293 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I - 37000978

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000978 

Salary:  $46,350 - $49,300 

Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2025 

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Systems Programmer I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

 

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

 

The Work You Will Do:

DEP’s Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is currently recruiting for a Systems Programmer I. This is an intermediate-level position responsible for high-level technical oversight and management of network protocols, including TCP/IP, VOIP phone networks and cloud-based networking.  The incumbent of this position will represent OTIS and must be helpful, cooperative, polite, respectful, and courteous at all times in interactions with customers.  The incumbent must also be available to occasionally work after normal work hours and holidays for on-call duty, as needed.   

 

The Difference You Will Make:

DEP relies heavily on science and technology in order to meet its mission and continually advances modern methods, platforms and innovations for this purpose. Examples at DEP include an application architecture leveraging Azure Kubernetes, a cloud-based server infrastructure, an industry leading data analytics platform, and an advanced security management solution.

 

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. OTIS has an extensive training program, including courses and certifications, that provide staff with the ability to build upon existing skills and remain current on job-related information technologies.  Examples of certifications recently earned by staff include, but are not limited to:

 

• CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• PMP®; ScrumMaster
• Florida Certified Public Manager (CPM)
• GISP® (Certified GIS Professional)
• Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect
• Oracle Certified Professional
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)

 

 

Where You Will Work:

This position is in Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee, which is lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads.  Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend that combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as a community college and state government, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

 

This is an on-site position.

 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a payche