GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 40000518

Requisition No: 842083 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 40000518

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40000518 

Salary:  $52,859.88 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/17/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Promote positive working relationships and facilitate ongoing communication and cooperation between the Department and local governments and the community development team. 
• Serve as a liaison between the Department and local governments and partnerships to ensure efficient and seamless coordination and response to the needs of the communities. 
• Monitor federal and state regulations, as well as changes or revisions.
• Research new and existing policies to ensure that the State is current with federal and state guidelines.
• Monitor and plan the impact to Florida of Federal and State rules and regulations relating to broadband capabilities, electronic health initiatives, digital literacy and e-government participation by citizens.
• Review and analyze state and federal funding opportunities and programs to ensure effective and efficient delivery of programmatic funding.
• Oversee the Local Technology Planning Team Initiative
• Communicate regularly with Local Technology Planning Team members and prospective members, including local governments, business leaders, non-profits, internet service providers, and others.
• Keep active records of Local Technology Planning Team membership, leadership, meeting occurrence and attendance, and financial status.
• Is confident answering questions regarding the Office and its programs to Local Technology Planning Team members.
• Travels throughout the state to attend Local Technology Planning Team meetings in-person as requested.
• Research and respond to funding opportunities that promote and expand broadband in Florida.
• Assist with the writing of updates for the Strategic Plan for Broadband.
• Work independently to plan, organize, and coordinate tasks.
• Prepare summaries and analyses of proposed federal and state legislation and draft amendment language.
• Monitor legislation in other states and broadband offices.
• Develop and update program rules as required by statute and as appropriate.
• Other duties as request

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of broadband infrastructure and deployment in Florida.
• Knowledge of grant programs and funding opportunities.
• Ability to coordinate with federal, state, and local entities.
• Knowledge of the Legislative process, inner workings of state government, and ability to represent the department and board in public meetings.
• Knowledge of the state’s key economic drivers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to produce professional level written work products.
• Proficiency in utilization of computer using Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®.
• Ability to perform computer-based research activities.
• Ability to work independently to plan, organize, and coordinate tasks.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet established deadlines.

•  Ability to travel and represent the Department; Ability to travel overnight as needed.

• Ability to provide effective presentations to elected officials and staff.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

Pay: $52,859.88 annually

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:

The Government Analysts II position working in the Office of Broadband. This includes providing education and information to local leaders, local, regional, and state organizations, business leaders and others, to encourage communication and collaboration among our partners, state and federal agencies and the private sector.  

The Difference You Will Make:

The purpose of the Office of Broadband is to assist communities throughout Florida with expanding broadband internet access.  The Office of Broadband uses strategies, planning, studies, and partnerships of various programs around the state and available within the Department of Commerce’s (COM) Division of Community Development (DCD) to energize economic growth and create jobs for families in Florida.

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  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.  

Where You Will Work:   

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

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.