GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 78003000

Requisition No: 860920 

Agency: Commission on Offender Review

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 78003000

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 78003000 

Salary:  53,917.08 

Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2025 

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Government Analyst II - CS

FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW

*** Internally Agency ***

The Florida Commission on Offender Review, formerly known as the Florida Parole Commission, is looking to fill a Government Analyst II – CS within the Office of Clemency Investigations. The Commission on Offender Review performs a vital role in Florida’s criminal justice system by preserving the autonomy needed in post-release decisions affecting inmates and ex-offenders. The commission functions as a quasi-judicial, decision-making body. Commissioners preside over weekly meetings at the central office in Tallahassee and various other state locations as required by statute. During these public proceedings, the commissioners make a variety of determinations regarding parole and other releases.

BENEFITS

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage through CHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Various plans for dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options are available.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Ten paid holidays each year.
• One Personnel Holiday each year.
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (paid 100% by employer).
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida colleges and universities for up to six credit hours per semester.
• Seven paid weeks of Maternity Leave, plus two paid weeks of Care and Bonding Leave.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position assists the Coordinator in carrying out the mission of the Office of Executive Clemency. Responds to requests from FCOR’s Director of Clemency Investigations, Commissioners, General Counsel, and the Clemency Aides.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Maintains expert knowledge of the Rules of Executive Clemency, to include Florida Statues 14.28, 119.07(1), 940, 98.0751(2)(a). Amendment 4 and related firearm regulations as well as the many criminal justice databases utilized by this office.

• Conducts various types of research and investigations, solving complex issues that are often unique, requires an ability to understand, interpret, and apply complex rules arising in all aspects of the clemency process and requests made to this office. Research historical and current clemency records. Captures final researched determinations in writing in a clear and concise manner. Analyzes data gathered and develops solutions or alternative methods of proceeding to tasks assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Composes formal letters responding to various types of items not limited to the following ultimate recipients: Office of the Governor, Clemency Aides, clemency applicants. attorneys, applicant’s family members, Department of Staie. state attorneys, law enforcement, judges, and private attorneys. Required to draft written findings and/or responses that are often provided to key decision makers. Submits IRIS/OnBase requests received from staff.

• Conducts investigations, which includes determining whether the individual is currently eligible for clemency consideration pursuant to the current Rules of Executive Clemency; makes findings considering the historical (past) Rules of Executive Clemency. Makes special determinations from review of clemency file and clemency database on historical clemency actions. Serves as second level reviewer providing quality assurance.

• Assist in facilitating the coordination and operations of the quarterly Clemency Board Meetings, prepare executive orders for signature by the Clemency Board members, filing with the Department of State, documentation in the clemency record and notification of such to appropriate parties. After the Pre-Clemency Meetings assist the Coordinator in providing additional information as requested from the Clemency Aides.

• Prepares desk reference manuals and assists in revising procedure directives; assists in the design and implementation and subsequent training of staff in the utilization of new forms, processes, procedures, equipment, and the many criminal justice databases utilized by this office. Provides monthly statistics on various tasks and assignments conducted and/or completed; reviews process to increase efficiency measures and strategic goals.

• Provides quality assurance on clemency actions ensuring correctness of actions made not limited to database entries, written correspondence, certificates. and executive orders.

• Prepares gold seal certifications and responds to subsequent inquiries and provides certified documentation to the various requestors often with quick turnaround times. Provides research upon request received subsequent to the gold seals for additional clemency documents.

• Prepares recommendations and gathers all relevant documents in formal written

communication or clemency records request received for the review and utilization of the Coordinator before final presentation to the Office of the Governor. Assist in gathering information for agency audits.

• Serves as second level reviewer for complex clemency actions/situations. many involving historical interpretation of clemency rules and historical understanding of the clemency database. Identifies high priority items and time sensitive items and brings them forth to the Coordinator and/or FCOR's General Counsel.

• Coordinates and manages special initiatives as directed by the Coordinator. Conducts ad hock requests and investigations received by the Board of Executive Clemency and the Coordinator. Prepares recommendation and all relevant documents in formal written communication for the Coordinator's review before for final presentation to the requestor not limited to the following: FCOR's General Counsel, Clemency Aides, Department of State, Courts, and Law Enforcement.

• Develops, implements, tracks, and monitors the various Preliminary Review Lists not limited to: Restoration of Civil Rights Without a Hearing, Request for Review/Commutation of Sentence. With a Hearing Unfavorable Recommendations.
• Submits completed cases on to the Commissioners for recommendations, monitors and tracks due dates. provides ultimate recommendation and prepares the Final PR list for distribution to the Board. Researches and identifies additional cases submitted routinely based upon requests from the Office of the Governor.
• Ensures the subsequent clemency determinations/actions from the Board are accurately routed. and final action made in the database. Tracks all deadlines and ensures all clemency steps and actions are carried out in database. Ensures granted cases are identified, monitors. tracks and identifies cases to be summarily denied by this office. Prepares grant letters and restoration of civil rights certificates for mailing to applicants.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A High school Diploma or equivalent.   

• One or more years Clemency experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of proper grammar and general office procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Knowledge of the principles of executive clemency, parole, probation, corrections, and law enforcement work.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to review and edit data and correspondence with accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively compose written reports and investigations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact well with both internal and external individuals
• Possess active listening skills with problem solving/critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to prepare and maintain confidential and accurate information.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Ability to adapt, be flexible, and multi-task between assignments.
• Ability to work efficiently in stressful environment.
• Ability to receive and appropriately act upon critique/training in a positive manner.
• Working knowledge and/or certification of various criminal justice systems including the Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC), Corrections Data Center (CDC), Inmate Records Imaging System (IRIS), Comprehensive Case Information System (CCIS), Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER), and Driver and Vehicle Information Database (DAVID).

Preference may be given to applicants that possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

As part of the interview process, a work sample may be required.

Special Notes:

“BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Commission on Offender Review that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a 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., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Commission. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Also, employees are subject to background re-screening.”

**NOTE: It is unacceptable to use the statement "See resume" in place of work history. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. Please use complete sentences, correct grammar, and punctuation.

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.