GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42004532 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 886307

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42004532 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42004532

Salary: $48,586.20

Posting Closing Date: 10/29/2026

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GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

*** INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT :

Brianna Harvey, 850-617-7905

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in regulatory planning, research, or analysis, compliance review, or administrative work; or

A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in regulatory planning, research, or analysis, compliance review, or administrative work; or

A master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

- All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

- Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

- Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required.

The incumbent of this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, F.A.C.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Flextime schedule.

JOB DUTIES :

This position facilitates the division’s rulemaking processes, which requires an overall knowledge of the division’s program areas. Identifies potential problems and recommends appropriate actions by providing direction and guidance to program supervisors to resolve issues with and/or recommendations to current rules. Tracks, monitors and implements required statutory changes to rules in a timely manner. Liaisons with Joint Administrative Procedures Committee (JAPC) and department attorneys on rulemaking packages. Submits notices for publication in Florida Administrative Register and required notices for publication on the department's event calendar in accordance with statutory requirements. Maintains statute/rule folders on shared network as required.

Monitors AES Cares cases - Reviews and manages incoming submissions, ensuring timely receipt, routing, and response to requests or inquiries. Screens items, forwards them to appropriate staff, and tracks follow‑up actions as needed. Maintains an organized and efficient process for managing submissions and supports consistent communication practices in accordance with division standards and deadlines.

Serves as Publication Coordinator and Forms Coordinator for the division; responsible for ensuring division’s publications and forms are reviewed on a routine basis and assist bureaus with updating as necessary.

Serves as SOP Librarian for the division. Responsible for maintaining the division’s SOP repository, including management of the SOP tracking database to ensure accurate documentation of review dates and staff acknowledgements. Monitors SOP review and acknowledgement timelines to verify compliance with established deadlines and follows up with staff and supervisors as needed. Coordinates the periodic review cycle for all SOPs, ensuring assigned reviewers complete required updates within designated timeframes. Generates and disseminates reports for leadership on review status, overdue items, and acknowledgement completion rates.

Serves as the Records Management Liaison Officer for the division; ensures compliance with the General Records Schedule and Individual Records Schedule; monitors all division records and works with bureaus to maintain a regular disposition schedule.

Serves as backup Web Liaison and ADA Compliance Liaison. Supports the division in maintaining clear, accurate, and timely web content by coordinating updates and communicating needed changes to the appropriate offices. Assists in ensuring documents and materials shared publicly meet accessibility requirements, providing guidance to staff on preparing accessible content and helping monitor the division’s overall compliance. Provides support for reporting, follow‑up, and coordination with leadership and the Communications Office as needed.

Assists with answering main phone line for the division; Performs other related duties as required. Perform all functions in compliance with Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578, and 580 F.S. and Rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13, and 5E-14, and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- Knowledge of Florida’s rulemaking process, including statutory requirements, administrative procedures, and publication protocols.

- Knowledge of document management practices, version control, and records retention requirements.

- Knowledge of ADA Compliance standards

- Skilled in planning, organizing, and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.

- Skilled in effectively using Microsoft Office applications and other computerized programs to perform assigned duties.

- Ability to work independently.

- Ability to communicate in a tactful and courteous manner with both internal and external entities.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

- Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;

- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;

- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com (http://www.myfrs.com) ;)

- Flexible Spending Accounts;

- Tuition waivers;

- And more!

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

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.