GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 71002424

Requisition No: 840858 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 71002424

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71002424 

Salary:  $52,859.88 

Posting Closing Date: 11/21/2024 

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GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM

PLANNING AND BUDGETING/BUDGET MANAGEMENT UNIT

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Office of Planning and Budgeting, reporting to the Budget Management Unit. This is a full-time position that coordinates procurement activities for the Business Support Program (BSP) to ensure compliance with state laws, rules, and agency policy and procedures, coordinates the division's response to various reports and tracking requirements, and serves as the division's property coordinator. This position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to coordinate several ongoing projects at once. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Coordinating procurement activities for the BSP to ensure compliance with state laws, rules, and agency policy and procedures;
• Serving as liaison between the Office of General Services and the Office of Financial Management for BSP for purchases, invoices, and encumbrances;
• Coordinating bulk purchases for the division;
• Performing market research on commodities and services needed to obtain best price and quality following defined state purchasing guidelines, including consulting state term contract vendors, PRIDE, RESPECT, and certified minority vendors;
• Issuing purchase orders as needed for the division;
• Coordinating delivery, installs, etc. of furniture and equipment with vendors;
• Tracking all purchases to ensure receipt of item, invoice submitted, vendor paid and closed out; 
• Resolving routine purchasing issues and bringing unusual problems and administrative matters to the attention of leadership;
• Managing, gathering, and reporting on the BSP Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agency requirements; and
• Serving as the BSP Property Coordinator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis;
• Knowledge of the on-going programs and function of the Department;
• Knowledge of State of Florida’s procurement process;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a group;
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to organize data and information into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials;
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments;
• Experience understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; and
• Experience providing excellent customer service (email, phone, and in-person correspondence).

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

• $52,859.88

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment, and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
2. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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.