GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 78003001

Requisition No: 844192 

Agency: Commission on Offender Review

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 78003001

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 78003001 

Salary:  52,859.88 

Posting Closing Date: 01/21/2025 

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Government Analyst II - CS

FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE ***

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 available.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Ten paid holidays each year.
• One Personal Holiday each a 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 reports directly to the Director of Clemency Investigations and handles highly confidential and sensitive information. The incumbent is responsible for researching and preparing information related to clemency investigations for the Commissioners and the Governor and Cabinet; performs analysis of processes and procedures as assigned by the Director to ensure all directives from the Clemency Board are functioning effectively; researches and prepares information related to capital punishment clemency investigations; and coordinates and manages special initiatives as assigned by the Director.
• Conducts various types of ad hoc research and special or sensitive investigations, solving complicated issues that are often unique, require an ability to understand, interpret, and apply complex rules arising in all aspects of the clemency process. This includes assignments given at the direction of the Office of the Governor, Commission Chairman, and the Director, as well as criminal history reconciliations and researching court-ordered legal financial obligations. Maintains expert knowledge of the Rules of Executive Clemency and appropriate Florida Statutes related to clemency investigations.
• Analyzes, organizes, and ensures accuracy of existing case information developed and submitted by central office and field staff for quality assurance purposes; identifies and requests additional information from field offices, the courts, state attorneys, law enforcement, the Department of Corrections, and other states; compiles legal data, completes record checks using various criminal justice databases, telephone calls or facsimiles for submission to the Board of Executive Clemency. Research historical and current clemency records in the clemency database.
• Completes executive case summaries of Confidential Case Analyses (CCA) in advance of Clemency Board Meetings and Restoration of Civil Rights (RCR) case summaries. Reviews and prepares investigations for various cases including Requests for Review for Commutation of Sentence and With a Hearing Unfavorable Recommendations. Researches and identifies additional cases submitted based upon regular requests from the Office of the Governor.
• Develops training materials, maintains, and updates procedural manuals, conducts staff training, and assists in the development of policies and practices relating to operations and general clemency cases including goals. Prepares desk reference guides and assists in revising procedure directives. Assists in the design, implementation, and subsequent training of staff in the utilization of new forms, procedures, and multiple criminal justice databases used in conducting investigations.
• Maintains a working knowledge and/or certification of various criminal justice data systems and computer programs including 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), Driver and Vehicle Information Database (DAVID), Management of Application for Clemency (MAC), Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Researches, conducts, and prepares an in-depth capital punishment case brief and study of Circuit Court, State Supreme Court, and Federal Court files as well as the Department of Corrections’ files of inmates on death row. Reviews all available criminal and social history information, legal documents, trial transcripts, appeals (before and after a death warrant is signed), motions, petitions and responses filed in the courts. Reviews and evaluates the completed CCA from field staff to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established policies and procedures before submission of the CCA to the Commissioners and the Governor and Cabinet. Assembles and maintains all materials received by the regional field staff. Assembles the comprehensive investigation packet containing the collection of detailed information, a summary of the legal data and circumstances of the offense for presentation to the Commissioners and the Board of Executive Clemency. Provides research and support to the Commissioners in their review and summary of cases.
• Maintains and provides monthly statistics on various tasks and assignments conducted and/or completed. Confers with the Director and supervisors to identify problem areas and work with staff to find solutions and/or improvements that can be made to increase efficiency and productivity. Assists the Director in the review and processing of the general clemency case workload; gathering information for clemency records requests and agency audits; and in leading special initiatives of the Board of Executive Clemency. Periodic travel for clemency training may be required. Responds to requests for procedural explanations from Commissioners and Clemency Aides and performs other duties as assigned by the Director.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or four years criminal justice work experience may substitute for the college education.
• Minimum of two years investigative experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of criminal justice principles and practices, legal terminology, and methods and techniques of reviewing, researching, and summarizing criminal and social data.
• Knowledge of the principles of executive clemency, parole, probation, corrections, and law enforcement work.                                
• Knowledge of the State of Florida Rules of Executive Clemency.
• Skill in using a personal computer to compose reports and access information.
• Skill in applying problem solving techniques to a variety of situations.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to identify the nature of problems and use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and

weaknesses of different approaches.

• Ability to effectively compose written reports and investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to conduct interviews and investigations; to communicate concise and accurate information.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data. 
• Ability to properly handle matters of highly confidential nature.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• 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), Management of Application for Clemency (MAC), and Driver and Vehicle Information Database (DAVID).

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

As part of the interview process, a written 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.