GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 42001611

Requisition No: 859291 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 42001611

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42001611 

Salary:  $55,000.14 - $60,000.20 

Posting Closing Date: 09/15/2025 

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GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

***STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY—

ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM

EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Christopher Green

850-410-3773

Christopher.Green@fdacs.gov

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.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Some weekend or evening travel may be required.

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

JOB DUTIES:

Assists in the development and communication of division information and publications designed to keep the public (both consumers and business entities) updated on consumer issues as well as the division's responsibilities, accomplishments and activities.  This position will assist in the development of public relation stategies based upon knowledge and experience in response to consumer protection initiatives.

Conducts research, develops,  and analyzes statistical reports for trends in the number and types of issues related to consumer issues to make recommendations to upper management for improvements to communications and responsiveness to the public and department stakeholders.

Prepares and disseminates consumer protection information for multi-media programs, prepares and delivers informational speeches, presentations, and exhibits to increase awareness of consumer protection issues and available department consumer protection programs and policies.  

Responds to inquiries, complaints, suggestions and comments from the public in a timely manner to foster increased interaction between department staff and citizens to facilitate amicable resolution of any concerns.

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with local consumer protection officials and public and private agencies to promote consumer protection.

Serves as liaison to facilitate consumer protection-related appointments for the Commissioner.  When necessary, will appear on behalf of the Commissioner at governmental, civic or educational functions when the Commissioner is unable to attend in relation to consumer issues.

Performs related work as required and assigned by supervisor.

Employee may be asked to perform special duties in relation to the Departments emergency response obligations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge in strategic methods to develop and evaluate outreach efforts.
• Ability to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be organized and manage time management effectively.

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.