SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website . Requisition No:871668 Working Title: SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST - 37001069 Position Number:37001069 Salary: $57,457.57 to $72,000 annually, commensurate with experience. This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida Position Overview and Responsibilities: The Division of State Lands, as Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, serves as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Governor and Cabinet). As such, the Division of State Land’s role goes far beyond just acquiring lands for protection. It provides oversight for the management of activities on more than 12 million acres of public lands including lakes, rivers and islands. These public lands help ensure all Florida’s residents and visitors can experience and truly appreciate the state’s unique landscapes. This position is in the Director’s Office and independently performs complex and difficult assignments under limited supervision and conducts special projects as directed by the Director or Deputy Director for disaster response, litigation and lease inspection. The position is also responsible for: Coordinates with management staff in performing and/or managing the initiating, structuring, negotiating and closing of complex projects which routinely involve more than one party (owner, agency/entity) and which may involve assemblages, exchanges, multiple dispositions and acquisitions. Analyzes and resolves problems relating to projects that require authorizations needed for the use of both uplands and submerged lands.Prepare agenda items for both Acquisition and Restoration Council and the Board of Trustees meetings. Prepare authorization including leases, easements, use agreements, deeds, amendments to deed restrictions and letters of consent. Orders and reviews appraisals, environmental site assessments, title work, surveys and other items that would be considered due diligence items for the approval of authorizations. Provides consultation and assistance to management to improve management capabilities and operational procedures. Assists with the training and mentoring of division staff. Assists staff in the development, implementation and on-going maintenance of rule development and statute amendments. Enters data where applicable and navigate through the various databases, including the Florida State Owned Land & Records Information System (FL-SOLARIS), Acquisition Process Information System (APIS), Submerged and Uplands Revenue System (SUPRS), and Board of Trustees Land Document System (BTLDS), among others. Prepares work plans, reports, timelines, process mapping and other documents to assist in tracking workflow. Consults with senior staff to identify and implement new methods, procedures or techniques for meeting goals and timelines for projects. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: State and federal laws, rules and regulations concerning land administration and related activities; real property and land use planning techniques; methods of data collection and analysis; basic management principles and practices; due diligence items involved in real estate transactions including appraisals, title work, surveys and Environmental Study Analysis. Skill in: Operating a computer. Ability to: Collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices; coordinate members of a work group to accomplish tasks; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; conduct fact-finding research; utilize problem-solving techniques; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities; identify underlying principles, reasons or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts; provide non-bias information to supervisors, co-workers and others in face-to-face meetings, in writing or via telephone; communicate complex ideas in an understandable manner; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; exercise sound independent judgment; read and interpret leases, easements, maps, court records and legal documents; prepare detailed written work and accurate reports; maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, the general public and management; and demonstrate teamwork. Other Requirements: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position. This position has been identified as emergency Mission Essential Personnel in accordance with Directive 971 and, in that capacity, may be required, on short notice, to perform duties and travel in support of emergency efforts. All leave approved is subject to recall in the occurrence of a major event. Leave should be coordinated with backup/cross trained staff and approved by management to ensure that DEP essential functions can be performed, if required. This position may be placed on call to remain available to perform essential duties. Vendor Invoice responsibilities, in accordance with Chapter 215.422, Florida Statute. Travel as required. Possess a valid driver’s license. Pay: $57,457.57 to $72,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Our Organization and Mission: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. Where You Will Work: Tallahassee - Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. 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 click ); DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. 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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 . 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