GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42005391 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 885913 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42005391 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005391 

Salary:  $42,561.48 - $44,689.55 

Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2026 

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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) 6177175

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work; or

A bachelor’s degree (4 years) 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 (6 years) from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of required experience as listed above.

Requires possession of a valid Driver’s 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, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

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

JOB DUTIES:

General:  This position is responsible for assisting with the coordination and monitoring of the statewide ordering, receipt, and distribution of USDA foods for the National School Lunch Program.

Monitors inventory levels of state-contracted warehouses and notifies Recipient Agencies (RAs) of USDA foods nearing shelf life to ensure timely use of food inventory.  Identifies excess USDA Foods balances based on the analysis of use and survey results as well as makes recommendations for utilization of inventory to avoid potential excess inventory.

Identifies excess USDA Foods balances and makes recommendations for utilization of inventory based on the analysis of use and survey results.  Approves transfers of USDA foods to other agencies or school food authorities.   

Completes all State and Federal reporting to submit any direct delivery USDA Foods that are in excess of inventory management requirements bi-annually and inventory reports during disasters.

Provides direction and information to contractors and recipient agencies throughout the state with delivery problems.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date contact information for all National School Lunch Program recipient agencies and warehouses for the bureau.

Respond to general inquiries and complaints regarding agency programs including program details, rules, policies, and procedures via written, electronic and telephone communications or refer calls to the appropriate staff, if needed.

Assists with the emergency management functions of the bureau during periods of disaster.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of food distribution.
• Skill in operating a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to prepare and maintain detailed records, files, and reports.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and communicate both verbally and in writing.

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:

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.