DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Requisition No: 884192


Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 77070082

Pay Plan: SMS

Position Number: 77070082


Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 annually


Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2026


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FWC Office of Information Technology

Director of Information Technology

$110k - $130k annually

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Tallahassee, FL

Office of Information Technology

Director of Information Technology 77070082

Tallahassee, Florida

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

OVERVIEW

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprints) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes prior to or within the first three (3) days of employment.

This position requires 10-25% travel.

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


A cover letter and resume must be submitted with an application to be considered for this position; and must describe the applicant's experience with information technology, particularly as it relates to the duties listed in this announcement.

*Application packets without a cover letter, resume, and state application will not be considered for the position.*

DESCRIPTION

This Senior Management Position (SMS) coordinates, manages, and supervises the information resources activities of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), serving as the Chief Information Officer as provided in F.S. 282.3055 and coordinates FWC efforts to comply with F.S. 282 and associated rules and policies. The incumbent reviews data to make decisions or recommendations to the agency Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) that influence long-term policies, organizational objectives, and expenditures of funds and/or organizational development; communicates extensively with SLT to discuss issues and policies that determine implementing strategies of critical importance to the agency's objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for statewide Information Technology (IT) initiatives, ensuring effective coordination, planning, and execution of technology projects across the agency.
• Oversees and manages the Office of Information Technology budget with accuracy, accountability, and adherence to state fiscal policies and requirements.
• Develops, implements, and maintains agency-wide IT policies, standards, and procedures, including governance processes for evaluating and approving information technology resource acquisitions in accordance with Florida Statutes and statewide rules.
• Leads enterprise IT operations, including information security, application development, data management, infrastructure services, network administration, operations support, web services, telecommunications (cellular and satellite), and contracted technology services.
• Serves as a principal advisor to the Executive Director and senior leadership, providing expert counsel, analysis, and recommendations on all matters involving technology, cybersecurity, and digital modernization.
• Supports the agency's Legislative Budget Request (LBR) development, ensuring IT priorities are well-defined, strategically aligned, and appropriately represented.
• Represents the agency before the Florida Legislature, the Governor's Office of Planning and Budgeting, and other governmental or executive entities on IT strategy, initiatives, compliance, and funding matters.
• Directs the design, deployment, modernization, and sustainment of enterprise communications networks and technology support systems to ensure high availability, resilience, and performance.
• Ensures all technology strategies and operations align with FWC's mission, strategic priorities, Division-level business needs, statewide enterprise architecture, and applicable legislative mandates.
• Facilitates cross-divisional collaboration, serving as liaison to ensure coordination, planning, integration, and continuity of user-facing applications and IT-enabled business processes.
• Maintains effective communication and leadership engagement with executive management, direct reports, and agency personnel in accordance with the Commission's standards for professional communication and organizational leadership.
• Monitors emerging technologies, industry trends, and statewide standards, providing informed guidance to advance the agency's IT maturity and long-term digital posture.
• Ensures compliance with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, including adherence to Department of Management Services financial rules and FWC invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
• Ensures compliance with Section 282.3063, Florida Statutes, regarding Enterprise Resource Planning and Management Reporting requirements.
• Supports cross-functional agency operations, contributing expertise wherever needed and collaborating across Divisions and Offices in support of enterprise initiatives, team-based projects, and organizational priorities.
• Directs cybersecurity operations and incident response, ensuring proactive threat monitoring, rapid mitigation, and compliance with statewide cybersecurity standards and directives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Six or more years of progressive, hands-on experience in enterprise information technology, including responsibility for areas such as infrastructure, cloud environments, cybersecurity, application systems, data management, and IT operations.

AND

Two years or more experience leading IT budget planning and multi-year technology strategy, including evaluating IT program performance, prioritizing resources, and aligning spending with organizational objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the operation of a technology office as a service office to an agency.
• Knowledge of state budget process.
• Knowledge of state purchasing guidelines.
• Knowledge of state hiring and Human Resource practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex subjects in a non-technical manner.
• Ability to articulate, set, and execute, long range strategic goals that align with the business needs of the agency.
• Ability to work with agency directors and their staff to understand their needs and ensure that those present and future needs will be met by the technology office.
• Ability to manage a budget in a manner that conforms to requirements of state government in Florida.
• Ability to effectively communicate and professionally represent the technology needs of the FWC to Commissioners, legislative staff, committee members, and the Governor's office.
• Ability to work as both a team member and team leader.
• The ideal candidate would possess critical thinking, problem solving, time management, and active listening skills.

Why should I apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

• Health Premiums $4.17- Single / $15.00- Family Biweekly
• No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
• Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year
• 176 hours Annual Leave and 104 hours Sick Leave per year
• Retirement Plan Options
• State University and College Tuition Waiver Program
• On the Job Trainings
• Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons because we understand the importance of giving back to the community.

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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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.

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