Job Description

Requisition No: 865990
Agency: Florida Commission on Human Relations
Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - 72003181
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 72003181
Salary: $34,760.00 - $45,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 12/04/2025
Total Compensation Estimator
Florida Commission on Human Relations
Office of Information Technology
Distributed Computer Systems Specialist
Open Competitive
Career Service
Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Commission on Human Relations is the state agency charged with enforcing the state's civil rights laws and serves as a resource on human relations for the people of Florida. It is against Florida law to discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status or familial status. The Commission investigates complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, and state employee whistle-blower retaliation.
The Commission is responsible for promoting fair treatment, equal opportunity, and mutual respect among members of all economic, social, racial, religious and ethnic groups and works to eliminate discrimination against groups and their members.
The Work You Will Do:
As a Distributed Computer Systems Specialist within the Information Technology section of the Florida Commission on Human Relations, you will play a key role in supporting the Commission's mission to prevent unlawful discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for all Floridians.
This position is responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of distributed computer systems, network infrastructure, and enterprise software applications that enable the FCHR staff to carry out investigations, outreach, and enforcement activities efficiently and securely.
The Difference You Will Make:
Your work will directly enhance the Commission's ability to serve the people of Florida by ensuring reliable, secure, and effective technology systems that support investigations, case management, and communication statewide.
How You Will Grow:
The Florida Commission on Human Relations is committed to cultivating professional growth, leadership development, and continuous learning for its employees. Training and development opportunities are designed to enhance expertise and support long-term career advancement in public service.
Where You Will Work:
4075 Esplanade Way, Room 110, Tallahassee, FL 32399
This is not a remote position and requires daily on-site work.
Pay:
$34,760.00 - $45,000.00
Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and resolves hardware and software issues using diagnostic tools, troubleshooting techniques, and research.
• Conducts ongoing investigation identifying methods for improving the use of existing hardware, software, and documentation.
• Assists in the design and configuration of distributed computer systems and applications pertaining to desktops, servers, all other hardware and software, communication devices, and user training.
• Installs, configures, implements and supports all enterprise-wide hardware and software in use by the Commission.
• Manage O365 environment.
• Provides project management assistance on information technology initiatives.
• Trains users in all approved software and hardware equipment use.
• Researches and implements upgrades and equipment additions.
• Revises and implements solutions that make efficient use of the computer operations for every level of staff.
• Maintains computer and software inventories and corresponding documentation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with distributed processing operations, procedures, and desktop / server equipment and support.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Office Suite apps.
• Ability to train individuals or groups of people, to prepare a variety of materials relating to training functions, to interpret and respond to computer issues, even some being complex.
• Ability to monitor and resolve problems with distributed server systems and end-user devices.
• Ability to assist in the implementation plans and diagnosis of network issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Qualifications:
Minimum:

• One year of experience in computer systems analysis, systems administration, or technical support. An associate degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or a closely related field can substitute for the experience.

Preferred:

• Two years of experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware, software, and peripherals in an enterprise environment.
• Two years of experience administering Microsoft 365 product delivery or comparable enterprise software platforms.
• Experience providing technical support or troubleshooting for network connectivity, system access, and application issues in a multi-user environment.
• Experience maintaining system documentation, equipment inventories, or user support records in accordance with organizational or agency requirements.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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General Information:
The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/oral interview.
In order to be considered for a position, applicant responses to the qualifying questions, software systems, actual work experience, years of employment and hours worked per week must be clearly defined within your work history listed on the candidate profile, or you may not be considered for the position. An attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile.
All positions with the Florida Commission on Human Relations are positions of special trust. Therefore, the selected candidate must successfully pass a level two background screening (which includes fingerprinting) as a condition of employment. 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.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: .
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending on the date of your retirement.
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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
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