Program Analyst II - 42002559

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Forest Service is seeking a Program Analyst II to coordinate policy and procedure development, drafting, and revision across bureaus. The role manages the full document lifecycle, ensuring policy consistency and compliance with state law, and conducts regular audits of existing policies.

The position also coordinates legislative budget requests, analyzes proposed bills and regulatory changes, and assists with administrative tasks including hiring, recruitment, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Background in policy development and analysis.
• Experience with policy coordination and program research.
• Ability to travel occasionally and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, draft, and revise policies, procedures, manuals, and handbooks.
• Manage the full document lifecycle and ensure policy consistency and state-law compliance.
• Audit existing policies regularly and coordinate legislative budget requests.
• Analyze proposed bills and regulatory changes; assist with hiring, recruitment, and special projects.

Skills

Policy development

Policy coordination

Policy analysis

Management analysis

Program planning

Program research

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Driver's license (Class E)

Master's degree substitution for experience

Job description

This Program Analyst II position with the Florida Forest Service serves as the Policy and Procedure coordinator, responsible for developing, drafting, and revising clear policies, procedures, manuals, and handbooks. The role works independently and collaboratively with FFS bureaus to manage the complete document lifecycle, ensure policy consistency and compliance with state law, and conduct regular audits of existing policies. Additional responsibilities include coordinating legislative budget requests, analyzing proposed bills and regulatory changes, and assisting with administrative functions including hiring, recruitment, and special projects.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus seven (7) years of professional experience in policy development, policy coordination, policy analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research,
• Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of professional experience in related policy or analysis fields
• Master's degree can substitute for one (1) year of required experience
• Valid class E driver's license required
• Occasional to moderate travel required; may respond to emergencies including natural disasters