Requisition No: 830915 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 42005566 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005566 

Salary: $51,320.27 - $56,451.98 

Posting Closing Date: 06/16/2024 

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GOVERNMENT ANALYST II 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES 

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS 

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY—

ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT: 

Vianka Colin 850-617-7400 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in systems analysis, , program planning, program research, program evaluation, training development, emergency preparedness, emergency management or administrative work. 

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.  

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. 

Requires possession of a valid driver license. 

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:

Occasional travel required. 

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

NOTES:

Some weekend or evening travel may be required.

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

JOB DUTIES:

General: Serves as the division’s Emergency Coordinating Officer (ECO) for Emergency Support Function 11 (ESF-11). Provides direct support to the division and ESF-11 on emergency preparedness and administers emergency management functions during periods of disaster. Prepares and maintains emergency preparedness and post-disaster response and recovery plans, maintains rosters of personnel to assist in disaster operations, coordinates appropriate training for agency personnel and coordinates needed resources. Performs other related duties as assigned. Prepares and submits various reports. 

Develops and maintains ESF-11 Emergency Plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Annually reviews plans and SOPs and makes revisions as needed. Maintains and annually updates the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) for ESF-11. Ensures that the duties outlined in the CEMP provide a comprehensive and effective approach to coordinating food and water needs under all disaster circumstances. Develops and deploys training to agency volunteers, county emergency management officials, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders of ESF-11. Develops procedures for periodic tests, training and exercises. Reviews the emergency response process and recommends improvements to division leadership and agency EOC. Represents ESF-11 at meetings as necessary. 

Collaborates with emergency management personnel at the Department of Emergency Management, as well as local, state or federal officials when preparing for, responding to or recovering from disasters. Coordinates, schedules and manages volunteers for staffing the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), State Logistics Resource Center (SLRC) and other locations statewide as necessary during times of emergency. Consults with non-governmental organizations to determine needs and to help ensure the facilitation of food, water and ice in the event of natural or manmade disasters. Procures goods and services as needed during times of disaster; maintains a p-card purchasing limit in excess of $35,000. Develops methods for accurate tracking and reporting of deliverables. Ensures necessary documentation is provided to the Program Operations section for reimbursement for allowable costs during disaster events. Conducts post-disaster response review and develops and implements plans for process improvement.

Maintains the division’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to ensure continuity of essential state functions under all circumstances. Annually reviews the division’s COOP plan to ensure all required elements are outlined and up to date, to include: identification of essential functions, programs and personnel; procedures to implement the plan and personnel notification and accountability; delegations of authority and lines of succession; identification of alternative facilities and related infrastructure; identification and protection of vital records and databases; and schedules and procedures for periodic tests, training and exercises. Submits revisions to the COOP plan to division leadership as required. 

Researches and analyzes tools available to estimate needs during times of disaster or emergency. Ensures adequate resources are available by reviewing state and county contract agreements. Researches available food and water options during non-emergency periods. Analyzes data gathered and develops solutions or alternative methods of procuring goods or services, as needed. 

Responds to telephone inquiries, written correspondence and emails regarding emergency preparedness and disaster response. Gathers and organizes information to provide solutions and information to inquiries. Utilizes the emergency notification system for sending critical notifications to affected individuals and organizations. Verifies that notifications are received. Ensures contact information is maintained and up-to-date.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the methods of using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Knowledge of the principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination and execution. This may include strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques and production methods.
• Ability to determine the long-term outcomes of a change in operations.
• Ability to develop approaches for implementing an idea.
• Ability to generate different approaches to problems.
• Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.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:

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.