68048813 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

Requisition No: 867991 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68048813 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68048813 

Salary:  $2,073.73 - $2,695.85 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/22/2026 

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*** STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITY***

The incumbent in this position may reside anywhere in the State of Florida.

Please note occasional travel to local field offices and/or agency headquarters in Tallahassee is required.

Field Offices are located in the following cities: Tallahassee, Alachua, Jacksonville, Clearwater, Orlando, Ft. Myers, Delray Beach, and Miami.

The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida.

These surveys ensure that all state licensed, and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care.

Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

The Work You Will Do:

This is an independent position reporting to the Manager of the Survey & Certification Support Branch.

This individual serves as a management Consultant Statewide.

This position has been identified as mission essential.

The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays.

In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work.

Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Provides oversight, instructions and development of Quality Assurance with the Survey Program.

Evaluates Field Office Staff for Survey completion in accordance with applicable survey process and law.

Performs on-site observation of Survey staff through the processing of survey packets.

Shares best procedures to the field offices statewide for program improvement.

Provides consultative support to survey staff and providers regarding dietary issues consistent with Florida requirements as well as federal regulations.

Reviewing survey statement of deficiencies for Discharge and Harm Deficiencies prior to being forwarded to CMS as assigned by the Field Offices.

Provides support to complete mandated workload as needed to include but not limited to conducting surveys in eligible program types as assigned.

Serves as training faculty in cooperation with Surveyor Training Program.

Performs project-based work as assigned including planning and coordination of surveyor training and participates in training events provided on the field office level, regional and/or statewide basis.

Reviews of documents and reports which indicate a need for training activity or the potential for problem development.

Assists in the review and development of job aids for survey staff related to the program the incumbent has been trained or certified in.

Assists with evaluation and monitoring of State Performance Standards as assigned.

Performs Quality Assurance Complaint reviews as requested by the Field Offices.

Serves as the Informal Dispute Review (IDR) panelist for nursing homes and other eligible program types; Independent Informal Dispute Resolution (IIDR) panelist.

Serves as a statewide Immediate Jeopardy Q-Tool/Class I Tool Reviewer for nursing homes and other eligible programs.

At the request of the Deputy Secretary and/or Chief of Field Operations, represents the Agency and participates in meetings within and outside of the agency, develops & conducts training based upon monitoring results of field office workload outcomes.

Represents AHCA at meetings, trainings and workshops.

Serves as liaison. 

Serves on Agency and interagency teams/committees requiring collaboration of entities outside of the Agency to develop and analyze health care regulations, planning and legislative issues as requested.

Update ASPEN/iQIES regulations and interpretive guidelines for nursing homes and other eligible programs.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

•              Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees

•              Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance

•              Dental, vision and supplemental insurance

•              State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually

•              Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year

•              Opportunities for career advancement

•              Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)

•              Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)

•              Training opportunities

•              Flexible Spending Accounts

•              Shared Savings Program for select medical services

•              Lower copays for prescription drugs

•              Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of facility survey process utilized for regulation of health care facilities.

Ability to utilize computer equipment and software to enter, retrieve, and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions.

Ability to understand policies and procedures.

Ability to travel as necessary, with or without accommodation.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to work before and after normal work hours, including weekends and holidays.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis with or without accommodation. (Laptop computers, manuals, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Four years of professional experience surveying long term care facilities is required for this position.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: PORCHER MANNING 850-412-4570

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.