GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 37011373

Requisition No: 837241 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 37011373

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011373 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $52,859.88 - $58,693.80 (Commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2024 

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GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 37011373

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

The Work You Will Do:

The Government Analyst II position performs contract management under the Petroleum Restoration Program’s Non-ATC Contracts Section to provide site management services for the cleanup of petroleum contaminated sites.

The Difference You Will Make:

This position will work to ensure that DEP contracted teams are meeting contract requirements and performing site management services for cleanup of contaminated sites.  These projects help ensure safe, clean drinking water, and prevent chemical exposures that could adversely affect human health or the environment.

How You Will Grow:

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, Florida’s Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines 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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

Pay: Annual Salary: $52,859.88 - $58,693.80(Commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• This is advanced level work.  This is a highly professional position in the Non-ATC Contracts Section in the Petroleum Restoration Program responsible for administration and oversight of private team site management contracts. Responsible for managing  contracts for utilization of professional and non-professional staff members engaged in the management of petroleum contaminated site cleanup. Assist Section Leader with contract development, contractor selection, and negotiation of contract terms, conditions and fees in cooperation with the DEP contracts office. Generate task assignments, amendments, and task assignment change orders as needed and review invoices for the private teams site management contracts. Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the  to operate more efficiently and effectively.

• Serve as Department’s liaison with assigned contracted entities contract offices by providing ongoing guidance, clarification, updates and training regarding the Petroleum Restoration Program. Monitor and track performance of assigned Contracted Entities. Conduct evaluations of contracted entities through administrative auditing and data analysis. Ensure that contracted entities are reviewing and processing reports, scopes of work, task assignments and other necessary documents within established time constraints and ensure that STCM and OCULUS are updated appropriately.

• Serve as Senior Contract Manager for the Non-ATC Contracts Team. Assist Section Leader with contract development or amendment of any of the contracts managed in the Non-ATC Contracts Section. Provide training and mentoring for other Contract Managers in the Section, as needed.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state contracting processes and procedures.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Skill in using personal computers for word processing and data analysis.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to write, review, amend and prepare task assignments and change orders for state contracts
• Ability to review and administer complex invoices.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Ability to plan and organize a complex workload.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and travel.
• Ability to provide guidance to contracted staff and Section staff within the petroleum program area on complex projects or policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of two years.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

• Valid Driver License.

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  

Contact Information:

Billy Hessman, Environmental Administrator

Petroleum Restoration Program

Petroleum Non-ATC Contracts

Email: Billy.Hessman@floridaDEP.gov

Phone No. 850-245-8972

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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

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.