GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

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Requisition No:875133 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 42000941 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY ***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*** CONTACT: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of professional experience in emergency management, systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation or administrative work; or A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in emergency management, systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation 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 as described above. 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 Willingness to respond to emergency duty, whether called day or night. This emergency duty may include natural disasters or animal disease outbreaks. Willingness to be deployed from assigned headquarters for extended periods of time (up to 30 days). Incumbent must pass a pulmonary function test with medical evaluation, must undergo and pass regular respirator fit testing, and must wear a respirator when required. Will be subject to the requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator. Incumbent must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required. Some alternate work hours required to accomplish duties and responsibilities. This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Section 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code, and Chapter 112.313, Florida Statues. 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. JOB DUTIES This position is in the Division of Animal Industry, Emergency Programs Section, and reports to the Emergency Programs Manager. This position serves as a division emergency management coordinator for animal disease and disaster preparedness and response activities. Represents the division and Emergency Support Function (ESF) 17 (Animal and Agriculture Issues) at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), meetings, presentations, and statewide on issues relating to animal and agricultural disaster activities. Provides support to the Emergency Programs Manager and the lead coordinator of the Florida State Agricultural Response Team (SART), a statewide multi-agency coordination group, on ESF 17 preparedness and response activities such as monthly meetings, newsletters, websites, trainings, exercises, and conferences. Gains knowledge and efficiency in the Incident Command System (ICS); State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP); state ESF structure; and, the principles and practices related to disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Provides technical assistance and develops operations and procedures to assist ESF 17, Florida SART, and the division in operating more efficiently and effectively. This includes program analysis, management consulting, and coordinating work for preparedness and response activities, trainings, exercises, and publications. Performs a full range of assignments under limited supervision. Uses initiative and creative planning in devising new methods and approaches to major problems. Tracks and maintains division SART and ESF 17 emergency response equipment and supplies, and training log for ICD courses. Prepares and updates division emergency plans and procedures. Reviews program documents and reports and confers with Emergency Programs Manager to identify changes and/or improvements. Represents the division and ESF 17 at meetings and gives presentations relating to animal and agricultural disaster issues in Florida. Assists the Emergency Programs Manager in developing, coordinating, evaluating, and tracking emergency related grants, cooperative agreements, and purchase orders related to emergency preparedness and response activities; recommends changes based on needs analysis. Maintains the division’s ESF 17 geographic information system (GIS) mapping tool, with assistance from the department’s Office of Agriculture Technology Services, to integrate and map animal health information for emergency preparedness and response. Provides training to division staff on the ESF 17 GIS mapping tool. Serves as an emergency point of contact and responder for the division incident management team and for ESF 17 animal and agriculture emergencies within the state of Florida. Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Skills in project planning, coordination and organization. Skills in written communications such as policies, procedures or program manuals, and presentations/public speaking. Skills in information gathering and organization. Skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams). Ability to understand and apply applicable federal and state statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to emergency management. Ability to prioritize, plan and execute multiple and continuing assignments in a timely manner. Ability to work and collaborate with other agencies and external program partners to achieve goals. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to analyze data or information using data systems. Ability to instruct and teach 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 ;) 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 click.appcast.io). 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, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:0 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr