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Requisition No: 876445 

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER II - 76000051

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 76000051 

Salary:  $46,000.08 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/08/2026 

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DIVISION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

DEPUTY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICE

BUREAU OF SERVICE OPERATIONS

INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT

PLATFORM SYSTEMS

*Career Service (CS) Opportunity*

*Open Competitive Advertisement*

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

Contact Person: Coretha Gaymon, (850) 617 - 2225

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

Our Benefits include

• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it's a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Systems Programmer II, you will be a member of the Platform Motorist Support (PMS) team which is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and providing support for all Motorist field critical solutions, processes and connectivity delivered by the PMS team for the benefit of the Agency, the State and our citizens. The PMS team provides installation, configuration, integration, and technical support for the Department's FDLIS/FRVIS field systems and including but not limited to printers, desktops, systems hardware/software, monitoring tools, security logs, secure access for individuals and mobile users/offices, and Tax Collectors.The PMS team also provides field support, administration and level 2 technical support for optimal performance, security and collaboration for the Agency and our customers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft technologies ($COM, SCCM, PowerShell, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP).
• Knowledge of systems administration processes, tools, disciplines, and best practices.
• Knowledge of DNS concepts and DHCP concepts.
• Knowledge of information security best practices.
• Skill in administering Windows Server 2008/2008R2/2012/2012R2/2016 and Windows desktop operating systems.
• Skill in use of network tools and server tools to analyze system problems.
• Skill in large scale software deployments.
• Skill in writing technical data processing reports.
• Proficient in PowerShell, batch, and command line scripting for administration of Enterprise systems.
• Ability to thoroughly review, comprehend, update, and implement technical design documents and technical procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical data.
• Ability to evaluate and resolve user problems.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and assignments.
• Ability to effectively work as a team member and independently to complete work assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to review projects, processes, and data to quickly identify problem areas.
• Process development, implementation, and improvement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to business processes.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complete all projects and assignments.

Job Related Requirements

• Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., although working on weekends may occasionally be required. This position may also be on-call after hours and weekends and is eligible for overtime pay. 
• The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes.  Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant's criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged.

General Information

• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
• Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI's Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
• FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

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.

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.