GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42005106

Date:  Jul 16, 2026

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Requisition No: 877249 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42005106

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005106 

Salary:  $42,561.48 - $44,689.55 

Posting Closing Date: 07/20/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

William Wright View phone number on jobs.myflorida.com

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work; or

A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work; or

A master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of required experience as listed above.

Requires possession of a valid Driver’s 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.”

***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:

Moderate travel required.

Must be willing to travel up to 25% of scheduled hours.

Travel will vary based on activities scheduled.

Must be willing to obtain additional training opportunities appropriate to job functions.

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

Some weekend and evening travel required for attendance/presentations at reviews, trainings, conferences, and meetings.

JOB DUTIES:

Serves as a program coordinator for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and Commodity Supplemental Program (CSFP).  Provides guidance to agencies and the public regarding all aspects of the program. Explains program regulations, requirements, criteria, etc., to interested parties. Ensures timely submission of reports. Provides technical assistance and training.

Responsible for the allocation, ordering, and distribution of USDA Foods for the TEFAP and CSFP programs utilizing the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) web-based ordering system. Monitors and reviews USDA foods requests, statuses and inventory levels at recipient agencies. Trains recipient agencies on the use of the electronic ordering system.

Collaborates with the USDA regarding the ordering of USDA Foods. Communicates regularly with local agencies, vendors, and distributors regarding food shipments. Assists recipient agencies, vendors and distributors with delivery problems and complaints. Ensures timely follow-up on any complaints reported to the division. Reviews and processes food loss reports from recipient agencies and warehouses, pursues claims for replacement or compensation, and follows up to completion. 

Assists with surveys to obtain information about USDA Foods, such as food packages, and compiles responses and data for use in analyses and reports.

Provides recipient agencies with relevant USDA communications, technical assistance, and information on all aspects of the program, including pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures. Provides technical assistance to recipient agencies regarding program compliance, proper food storage, food loss, etc. through on-site visits, reviews, correspondences, and training. Schedules and conducts annual recipient agency training. Stays current on all USDA regulations, policies, and instructions as well as applicable state statutes, policy or rules.

Monitors program participation rates, caseload management, and inventory levels at local agencies for the CSFP program. Provides technical assistance and training to agencies regarding program participation and best practices.

Responsible for the timely submission of federal reports to the USDA-Food Nutrition Service (FNS) for TEFAP and CSFP, including the FNS-191, and FNS-292, serves as back up for the submission of the FNS-153.

Develops and maintains TEFAP and CSFP Procedures Manual. Disseminates information and revisions to recipient agencies, division staff, web site, etc. 

Handles telephone inquiries and requests from government agencies, recipient agencies, businesses and other interested parties.

Confers with federal, state and local government agencies and other persons and organizations regarding commodity programs.

Collaborates with division staff on the development and dissemination of nutrition education materials.

Assists with the emergency management functions of the division during periods of disaster.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the USDA federal nutrition program requirements and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of inventory management.
• Skill in operating a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate a variety of data for use in program operations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain detailed records, files, and reports.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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 ;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit .

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 View phone number on jobs.myflorida.com). 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. 

Location:  TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee