GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42005786

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida in Tallahassee seeks a Government Analyst I to provide both onsite and virtual support for schools participating in the USDA Foods Program and using the POINT System.

The ideal candidate will analyze program requirements, assist with training, gather and interpret data, and ensure contract compliance with state and federal regulations. Background checks and background screening are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with seven years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with three years, or a master’s degree with one year.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Numerically based work sample will be administered during hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and virtual support to schools participating in USDA Foods Program and using POINT System.
• Offer feedback on training and POINT System materials; monitor and update related content.
• Gathers, reviews, analyzes, and inputs programmatic data for USDA Foods stored as state-contracted warehouse.
• Analyze contracts for compliance with laws, regulations and policy; manage tracking system updates.
• Develop and implement program evaluation tools; monitor, evaluate, and improve program operations.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints regarding agency programs via various channels.
• Assist with emergency management duties during disasters; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Systems analysis

Management analysis

Program planning

Program research

Program evaluation

Engineering

Administrative work

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma with 7 years experience

Bachelor’s degree (4 years) with 3 years experience

Master’s degree (6 years) with 1 year experience

Job description

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Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42005786

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work; or

A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work; or

A master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of required experience as listed above.

Requires possession of a valid Driver’s License.

Please Note: There will be a numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates as part of the hiring process for this position.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained.Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to travel up to 25% of scheduled hours.

Travel will vary based on activities scheduled.

Must be willing to obtain additional training opportunities appropriate to job functions.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Some weekend and evening travel required for attendance/presentations at reviews, trainings, conferences, and meetings.

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

General: This position will provide onsite and virtual support to schools participating in the USDA Foods Program and utilizing the POINT System. This includes learning the system’s modules and providing functional and technical support to school food service management staff.

Provides feedback on any training and POINT System related materials. Monitors and updates the USDA Foods Section website content related to the POINT System. Assists with training development for staff and program sponsors in the POINT System. Serves as a subject matter expert during training events to develop and deliver presentations.

Gathers, reviews, analyzes, and inputs programmatic data for USDA Foods stored as the state-contracted warehouse, and other locations as needed. Maintains accurate records and provides information as requested.

Analyzes all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures. Enters contract information into the tracking system as well as monitor contract changes and update the tracking system accordingly. Ensure all contract related documents are stored according to FDACS policy and procedures and maintain detailed and organized files.

Develops and implements program evaluation tools to collect, analyze and report data for program improvement. Monitors, evaluates and develops best practices, and recommends effective solutions to improve program operations.

Respond to general inquiries and complaints regarding agency programs including program details, rules, policies and procedures via written, electronic and telephone communications or refer calls to the appropriate staff, if needed.

Assists with the bureau's emergency management functions during periods of disaster.

Performs related work as required and other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to food distribution programs.
• Knowledge of the techniques for planning, implementing or evaluating food distribution programs.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to gather and analyze data.

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 (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.

Location:

• TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
• TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304
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For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.