APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III

Requisition No: 864319

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 77000865

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000865

Salary: $55,212.00

Posting Closing Date: 11/14/2025

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Application Systems Programmer III- CS

Salary: $55, 212.00

1875 East Orange Avenue

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Office of Information Technology

Application Systems Programmer III – 77000865

Leon

Our Organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) Career Services (CS) position.

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

Minimal travel may be required.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Overview:

Courteously assists Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have in matters relating to the Commission, its programs, or fish and wildlife conservation in general. Seeks to garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and pro-active manner.

The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) point-of-view.

Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.

Required Experience:

Experience working with Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 are required. This includes but is not limited to Power Apps, Power Pages, Power Automate and Power BI. Experience working with Salesforce is preferred. Two years of professional or office experience is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing solutions as part of the Agency's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software while following the technology blueprint. The position may also be asked to evaluate and recommend additional tools or technologies. The Agency’s ticketing system will be used to track the work and periodic written/verbal progress updates are required. This position will advise on the best tools for building requested solutions and complete additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of structured application design; PC operating systems; principles, practices and techniques of database design and implementation; distributed database development and implementation; interface design principles and practices.
• Ability to process information logically; plan, prepare and implement programs for the solution of scientific, mathematical or technical problems; analyze and interpret computer program data; identify and define user needs; prepare program specifications; perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; communicate technical information effectively verbally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work with people having varied backgrounds, knowledge, and system requirements.
• Ability to work with system architects and programmers to create computer systems.
• Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management software (e.g., SalesForce, Dynamics 365 etc.) or the ability to learn how to use it.
• Knowledge of Microsoft’s Power Platform or the ability to learn how to use it.
• Knowledge of Microsoft’s Dynamics or the ability to learn how to use it.
• Knowledge of application development using Microsoft technologies.
• Ability to analyze processes and workflows to design efficient computer-based solutions.
• Ability to evaluate and resolve computer application and system problems.
• Ability to prepare computer program specifications and test plans and create test data scenarios.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

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.

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.