DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - 48006303 (BLIND SERVICES)

Date: Aug 23, 2024

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Requisition No: 835341

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - 48006303 (BLIND SERVICES)

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 48006303

Salary: $15.00 - $16.23/hour

Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2024

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DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES

LOCATION: Tallahassee (LEON COUNTY)

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.

ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.

This is a State of Florida Other Personal Services (OPS) position.

Open Until Filled

Job Description:

This is a part-time OPS Distributed Computer Systems Specialist position located within the Division of Blind Services (DBS) in Tallahassee, Florida at the DBS State Office. The incumbent in this position will work with DBS and FDOE staff as well as other local businesses, federal, state, public and non-profit agencies, providing in-depth accessibility content review, documentation, and presentation.

Examples of Work:

• Review internal and external websites to determine a site’s overall accessibility.

• Test and review COTS applications to determine overall accessibility.

• Document, create, and present findings of an accessibility review.

• Convert MS Word documents, PDFs, etc. into accessible files.

• Field incoming phone calls, chats, and emails.

• All other duties as required/requested to assist IT staff with work duties/assignments.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of JAWS, ZoomText and other assistive technologies.

• Knowledge of personal computers and working knowledge of MS Office programs - Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of WCAG and 508 standards.

• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• JAWS and Accessibility Review experience.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.

  To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:

• All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• A current resume must be included with this application, and the information contained in the resume must match the information included in the state application.

• All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.

• Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information.

• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application.

• Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile.

• Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.

• Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.

• Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.

• The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.

• If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214).

• If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered.

  The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed

  to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and

  improving employment outcomes.

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.

Location:

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Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee