GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 37000627

Requisition No: 864840 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 37000627

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000627 

Salary:  $53,917.08 - $70,000 (Commensurate with experience). 

Posting Closing Date: 11/28/2025 

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Government Analyst II – 37000627 (Division Fire Coordinator)

Division of Recreation and Parks (Florida Park Service)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• Position serves as the Division’s Fire Coordinator.
• Responsible for the coordination of the fire management program across Florida’s 175 state parks including leadership roles in training, standards development, planning, implementation and support of prescribed burning and the staff implementing the burns, partnership. development, program analysis, data management, equipment purchasing and maintenance, development of current and future fire staff.
• Position works to ensure needed fire management is taking place today with an eye towards solutions to future challenges.
• Position is part of the Division’s Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources reporting to the Natural Resources Section lead.
• Position works closely with Fire Coordinators in each of the Florida Park Service’s five district offices.
• The position may supervise one or more OPS staff.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the terminology, equipment, management principles and practices of prescribed fire and wildfire suppression techniques and applicable Florida laws; ecology of Florida’s fire-dependent natural communities and species; Incident Command System.

Skills in leadership, administration, and organization including time and information management, written and oral communication, building partnerships, identifying program needs, and problem solving

Ability to coordinate a complex fire management program; foster and maintain effective working relationships; use computers (Microsoft Office Suite) for word processing, information management, communications, and data management; travel-including overnight travel; maintain a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of verifiable related experience in wildland fire management. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited university or college in the Natural Sciences (Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or Forestry) may be used as an alternative for the required 5 years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Travel

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

Position is expected to be a Florida Certified Prescribe Burn Manager or be able to obtain the certification within the first year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in leading large complex projects especially related to fire or natural resources.

Pay Range:

$53,917.08 – $70,000 (Commensurate with experience).

Our Organization and Mission: 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee – Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

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 click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;
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• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.