Requisition No: 817286
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: TURNPIKE INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER - 55013632
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55013632
Salary: $92,495.13 - $119,699.58
Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2023
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
018 / TURNPIKE INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Sharisse Borst
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 407-264-3029
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Sharisse.Borst@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $4,185.30
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
- State of Florida retirement package
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- Training opportunities
- Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system!
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Serves as Information Technology decision-maker for Florida's Turnpike Enterprise (FTE). Develops and implements FTE's Information Technology (IT) strategies aligned with the department’s objectives. Establishes and enforces IT governance policies, procedures, and standards for FTE. Directs all data processing activities of Turnpike Data Center(s). Manages Information Technology office and implements procedures to ensure the Turnpike Enterprise is in compliance with the acquisition process of Information Technology Resources. Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to data security, privacy, and IT operations. Reviews all requests for Information Technology resources. Has authority to approve or reject requests for Information Technology resources. Collaborates with senior and executive-level officers at FTE to identify technology needs and opportunities for innovation. Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.
Work with Central Office, Division of Toll Operations, and other information technology managers to develop a strategic approach to designing, delivering, managing, and improving the way information technology serves Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. Collaborate with internal departments and business units to understand their technology needs and provide effective IT solutions. Present IT initiatives, progress reports, and budget proposals to executive management. Oversees the overall monitoring of the specialized state-wide applications being implemented in Turnpike Enterprise as well as the overall monitoring of applications within the Turnpike Technology Data Center(s).
Oversees the personnel administration of the Information Technology Office ensuring compliance with procedures, policies, and rules. Supervises, recruits, mentors, and leads a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Sets performance goals, provides regular feedback, and conducts performance evaluations. Identify training and development opportunities to enhance the skills and knowledge of IT staff. Assists as needed with coordination of training and Enterprise users. Manage relationships with technology vendors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services.
Leads and manages FTE audio and visual department, providing guidance and mentorship. Develops and enforces standards and best practices for audio and visual systems design, installation, and maintenance. Evaluates, selects, and implements audio and visual systems and technologies including video conferencing, sound systems, and multimedia equipment. Ensures the availability, reliability, and security of audio and visual systems, networks, and infrastructure. Evaluates vendor proposals based on technical and business requirements. Oversees technical expertise and support to internal stakeholders for audio and visual needs, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring user satisfaction.
Prepares, presents, oversees, and manages budget and procurement matters related to FTE’s IT department including the preparation of budget issues, budget proposals, forecasting, overseeing purchasing activities, monitoring funds and IT expenses, purchasing card (PCARD) unit administration, payments, and management of the Information Technology Office Cost Center(s). Has vendor invoice/warrant responsibilities. Ensures management of inventory and delivery of same to users. Formulates an Annual Business Plan (ABP) to include the identification of systems, network, operational, workload, and resource priorities.
Oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of FTE's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, and cloud-based systems. Directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of software applications and systems. Establishes data management policies and procedures to ensure data integrity, availability, and confidentiality. Implements data governance frameworks and oversees data backup, recovery, and archiving processes. Develop and enforce data security measures to protect against unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats. Supports and maintains Turnpike Enterprise-wide Infrastructure resources including revenue collecting resources. Oversees the optimization, integrity, and readiness of hardware and software-provided resources. Ensures maintenance contracts are in place and monitors same.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management; Knowledge of the budgetary process and fiscal control procedures; Knowledge of project control and cost estimating techniques; Knowledge of the concepts and theories of data processing; Knowledge of computer operations systems and procedures; Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of computer programming and systems design; Skilled in supervising people; Skilled in prioritizing workload; Skilled in evaluating and resolving user problems; Skilled in developing various reports including technical data processing reports; Skilled in directing feasibility and cost analysis studies; Skilled in assessing budgetary needs; Skilled in formulating policies and procedures; Ability to think logically and solve problems; Ability to provide technical assistance in the areas of computer systems analysis, databases and/or hardware; Ability to plan, organize and direct program activities; Ability to communicate technical information effectively; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other; Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Ability to identify and define user task needs and/or conduct short and long range project planning studies; Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; Ability to identify and define user enterprise network needs.
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 (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.
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