GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 37021054

Requisition No: 852935 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 37021054

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021054 

Salary:  $55,620.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/26/2025 

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Government Analyst II – 37021054

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Resilient Florida Program – Budget Section

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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 is responsible for tracking and reporting federal funds for the Resilient Florida Program.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Resilient Florida Program was established during the 2021 Legislative Session with the passage of SB1954/HB7019 and the creation of section 380.093, Florida Statutes. This legislation will ensure that communities have the resources they need for resilience planning and project implementation as well as creating a framework for a cohesive, coordinated approach to address the impacts of sea level rise, effects of intensified storms and localized flooding.

The program administers the Resilient Florida Grant Program, complete a comprehensive statewide flood vulnerability and sea level rise data set and assessment, develop annual Resilience Plans consisting of prioritized projects for funding consideration, support Regional Resilience Entities and collaborate with the Florida Flood Hub of Applied Research and Innovation.  The program includes sections devoted to planning, grant and budget management, technical support, and data management.

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 Capital 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.  Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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.  Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder. 

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:

$55,620.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. 

Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection to operate more efficiently and effectively. The incumbent will directly support Operations Manager C with fiscal reporting of the federally funded grants in the Resilient Florida Program. This includes analyzing data, understanding, and adhering to federal rules and guidance including but not limited to the 2 C.F.R. 200. Track progress on all federally funded projects. Prepare and facilitate communications or training to the grantees and grant managers to maintain clarity on the use and reporting of federal funds. Prepare reports on all expenditures and encumbrances related to the federally funded grants as directed by the Department’s Leadership and Executive Office of the Governor. Identify and communicate with the grantee and/or grant manager on missing information or ineligible costs. Assist with activities related to monitoring the federally funded grants, including reviewing invoices, fiscal documentation, and any applicable local match. Reconcile expenditure reports to ensure compliance with federal government fiscal and administrative policies and regulations. Perform on site fiscal reviews as directed.

Serve as the primary point of contact for fiscal related matters on all assigned grants including federally and state funded grants.

Serve as the Contract Manager for assigned program contracts, as applicable. This will include developing and drafting contract scopes of services and amendments, reviewing and analyzing contract budgets and related financial information, working closely with vendor(s) to ensure timely submission of all deliverables, quality of deliverables, and adherence to the intent and scope of services outlined in the contract; and timely and accurate submission of invoices, payment of invoices, and maintaining payment log to track all invoice submissions.

Analyze and approve financial information in disbursement/payment requests for the Resilient Florida Program, including reviewing requests for mathematical accuracy, proper documentation of costs, compliance with program agreements and regulations.

Assist in the coordination of program and section activities including reviewing and preparing presentations to the public, presenting presentations, counseling project sponsor representatives and/or their consultants on fiscal issues; advises them on program rules and policies. 

Conduct annual review of Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) funds and prepare certified forward forms. Keep record and reconcile all FCO encumbrances and project status completion. Coordinate with grant or contract managers for additional information necessary to complete certification of FCO funding. Use database and spreadsheet software to complete reconciliations.

Monitors the appropriation, approved budget, allocation, release, and availability of funds. 

Assists in maintaining various section databases.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements. 
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grant management activities. 
• Ability to compile, review, and reconcile financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to grants management activities. 
• Ability to develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals, and other written documents. 
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Applicants may be required to provide additional information as part of the screening process to verify experience that relates to the necessary KSAs of the position prior to being offered an interview.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least 6 years of verifiable related experience in budgeting, accounting, auditing, or financial planning, financial analysis, or a related field. Post-secondary degree related to the above may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preference will be given to candidates with verifiable experience handling federally funded grants or contracts.

A valid driver’s license.

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_ER@dep.state.fl.us

Contact Information

Richard Sanborn, HR Liaison 

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Richard.Sanborn@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.