OPERATIONS ANALYST I

Requisition No: 884779 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: OPERATIONS ANALYST I

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70026599 

Salary:  $34,760.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: OPERATIONS ANALYST I

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office (Tallahassee, FL) in the Office of Administration.

The purpose of the Operations Analyst I is to provide comprehensive operational support for Central Office functions by coordinating work orders, facilitating communication, managing mailroom and printing services, and assisting with fleet and special projects to ensure efficient and safe workplace operations.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assists in scheduling and completion of work orders for all Central Office program areas by the Central Office inmate work squad; independently communicates courteously and effectively with all affected parties of inmate work squad projects.
• Submits and ensures completion of work orders and janitorial requests, escalates hazardous environments, and analyzes data for trending issues.
• Completes large volume copy and print and plotter requests and assists with the maintenance and servicing of multi-function printers and copiers.
• Supports daily mail/package transport and mailroom operations, including receiving, sorting, opening, and distributing incoming mail/packages.
• Assists with Central Office fleet issues and special projects.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License.
• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have the ability to lift 45 lbs. on a regular basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in using Adobe software for printing tasks.
• Prior experience in managing work orders.
• Experience in handling mail/package transport, sorting, opening, and distributing incoming mail/packages.
• Skilled in using MFDs, plotters, and printers to process large print requests efficiently and accurately.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.