GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42003914

Requisition No: 848196 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42003914

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42003914 

Salary:  $47,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/10/2025 

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GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

OFFICE OF ENERGY

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Jennifer Lombardi (850) 617-7470

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.
 

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.
 

Possession of a valid Class E 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, including overnight for training and/or meetings, as required.

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

OFFICE DESCRIPTION:
 

The Office of Energy (OOE) is a dynamic and fast-paced environment where staff work together as a team to develop public policies and programs that that will move Florida toward a more diverse, stable, reliable, and resilient energy portfolio. Using available state and federal funds, the OOE develops and manages energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy education, and alternative fuel technology programs throughout the state.
 

JOB DUTIES:

This position supports the Operations Administrator as needed with planning, direction, coordination, and review of duties for adherence to all applicable rules and regulations for accuracy and timeliness. Provides support to the Compliance lead and other staff to address and resolve all related monitoring and auditing needs identified the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), State Auditor General, and Inspector General staff. Assists grant staff with tracking receipt and review of all sub-grant audits to verify compliance with federal and state audit requirements, including the implementation of any required corrective actions.
 

Conducts an initial review on all sub-grant invoices for cost reimbursement, coordination with Grant Managers on necessary corrections, and updates to the Invoice Tracking Log, performs the initial fiscal review on all sub-grant invoices for cost reimbursement, coordinates with Grant Managers on necessary corrections.
 

Supports the Grant Administrator with administrative oversight, development, and implementation of grants and contracts for State Energy Program (SEP), the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), and any other grant program administered by the grants team. Responsibilities include assisting with input and upkeep of the USDOE Performance and Accountability for Grants in Energy (PAGE) reporting system and ensuring required reports and any other federal funding requests or amendments for existing federal funding awards are submitted accurately and timely.
 

Assists the grants team with preparations for reviewing applications for deficiencies, standardization of communication and processes, documentation of awards, data collection, grant close outs, etc.
 

Assists the Operations Administrator with the generation and update of support documents for budget functions, as necessary including allotments, cash projections, budget release requests, budget reversions, fiscal analysis of proposed legislation and legislative budget requests.
 

Serves as the Division Information officer (DIO) and the Liaison for Information Technology; facilitates audio-conferencing, purchasing of information technology assets and software licences, submitting help-desk tickets, coordinating with OATS regarding periodic computer updates.
 

Performs other related duties as required.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 

• Must have excellent written, verbal, mathematical, communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to perform accurate, thorough work, follow instructions and conduct thorough follow-up to ensure tasks are documented as completed.
• Must have basic word processing and spreadsheet skills, including the ability to create spreadsheets, reports, and to organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Must have the ability to work independently and to effectively handle multiple tasks.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must have the ability to understand and apply federal and/or state rules, regulations, policies and procedures.      

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.