GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42004532

Requisition No: 863441 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42004532

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42004532 

Salary:  $41,561.57 - $48,000.16 

Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2025 

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GOVERNMENT ANALYST I
 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

***STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM
EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Shannon Turner, 850-617-7912
 

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.

Requires 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 required.

The incumbent of this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, F.A.C.

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.

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

Flextime schedule.

JOB DUTIES:

This position facilitates the division’s rulemaking processes, which requires an overall knowledge of the division’s program areas. Identifies potential problems and recommends appropriate actions by providing direction and guidance to program supervisors to resolve issues with and/or recommendations to current rules. Tracks, monitors and implements required statutory changes to rules in a timely manner. Responsible for ensuring division’s publications are up-to-date and assist bureaus with updating as necessary. Serves as Forms Coordinator responsible for ensuring all division forms are updated according to current rule and submits revisions as required. Submits rulemaking packages and form revisions, as well as hearing, workshop, committee and rulemaking notices for publication in Florida Administrative Register and required notices for publication on the department's webpage in accordance with statutory requirements. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures for rulemaking and statutory revisions in order to maintain compliance with department regulations and policies. Maintains statute/rule folders on shared network to ensure division staff has immediate access to current law.

Serves as the Records Management Liaison Officer for the division; ensures compliance with the General Records Schedule and Individual Records Schedule; monitors all division records and works with bureaus to maintain a regular disposition schedule.

Serves as Floor Warden for the division office, assists with answering main phone line for the division.

Perform all functions in compliance with Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578, and 580 F.S. and Rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13, and 5E-14, and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to use personal computers.
• Ability to communicate 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.