Distributed Computer Systems Specialist

DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST -

Date:
May 6, 2026

Requisition No: 875201

Agency:
Department of Education

Working Title:

DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST -

Salary Range: $3,188.67 - $3,507.54

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be productive under tight time frames, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal‑directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions.
• Interact courteously with others.
• Performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.

Technical and administrative work supporting a statewide distributed computer systems network for use by end‑users including hardware, software, and telecommunication components of distributed systems. Support multiple office sites, which may require extensive travel.

Operations:

• Assist in writing and maintaining up‑to‑date technical documentation and operating procedures related to supported offices, networks, hardware, software, and applications.
• Follow the standard implementation of policies, procedures, best practices, and systems operations.
• Perform infrastructure related tasks, such as Active Directory users and computers.
• Maintain technology equipment inventory.

Work Assignments:

• Assist with computer and network support for the Division’s offices located throughout the state to include but not limited to office relocations/closures, circuit installations/deletes, router installations/removals, switch configurations and deployments, electrical requirements, and network cabling.
• Perform computer imaging, configuration, setup, and relocation.

Technical Assistance:

• Troubleshoot Local Area Networks (LAN), Personal Computers (PC) and the Division’s systems/applications issues as it pertains to the LAN or PC.
• Handle incidents and service requests accurately and in a timely manner.

Training:

• Ensure IT training for new employees is provided in a timely manner and delivered following training guidelines.
• Deliver other relevant IT training as necessary.
• Assist with developing IT training materials for the Division.

Perform other duties as required, assigned, or delegated. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Pursuant to Chapter 295 of Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4).

STATE OF FLORIDA

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• State of Florida Retirement - 3% Employee Contribution Required
• 10 Paid Holidays annually
• 104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually
• 104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually
• Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium
• Life Insurance – State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full‑time employee
• Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available

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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.