GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42001522 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 839911 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42001522 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42001522 

Salary:  $41,561.52 - $45,717.62 

Posting Closing Date: 11/01/2024 

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GOVERNMENT ANALYST I
 

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:
 

Kyle Jordan (850) 617-7175
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 

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

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’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.
 

NOTES:
 

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

JOB DUTIES:
 

Responsible for coordinating the ordering, allocation, and distribution of all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodities pursuant to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and other applicable federal programs for child nutrition.

Accurately places USDA Food requisitions into appropriate online ordering software for NSLP, SFSP, etc.; ensures orders are correctly submitted and meet all established USDA or department deadline(s). Works closely with USDA regarding all aspects of USDA Foods to ensure compliance. 

Administers DoD program for schools; allocates available funding; monitors expenditures; liaisons and works with DoD. Monitors fresh produce program allocations, balances, etc. and ensures agencies utilize their entitlement to the maximum extent possible. Assists USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Coordinator with monitoring entitlement balances.

Directs and ensures that transfer, reallocation, shipment diversion and cancellation are performed accurately and timely for USDA Food orders. Monitors entitlement balances and USDA Foods allocations as necessary.

Provides direction and information to recipient agencies and the state contracted warehouse on how to submit complaints for USDA Foods that do not meet product specifications or issues with vendors or deliveries.

Directs and ensure that losses of USDA Foods are accurately documented, tracked, and submitted to USDA. Provides recipient agencies and the state contracted warehouse with instructions on how to properly dispose of out-of-condition USDA Foods.

Confers with federal, state, and local government agencies and other persons and organizations regarding USDA Foods programs. Handles telephone inquiries and requests from government agencies, recipient agencies, businesses, and other interested parties.

Provides training to sponsors/agencies and other external customers. Assists in assembling information for use in publications and training programs.

Develops and maintains current the Recipient Agency Procedures Manual. Monitors USDA regulations, policies, instructions, etc.; revises manual as needed. Disseminates information, manual, revisions, etc. to RA’s staff, bureau web site, etc. 

Performs related duties as assigned. Incumbent is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36 FAC.

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.