PROGRAM ANALYST II - 42002559

Program Analyst II

This position is with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The Program Analyst II will work independently and serve primarily as the Florida Forest Service's Policy and Procedure Coordinator. The position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in policy analysis, systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, or administrative work. A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Requires a valid class E Driver's License.

The duties of this position include : policy management, legislative budget request, bill analyses and regulatory plan, and administrative responsibilities. The position requires occasional to moderate travel and may require responding to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration. Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. There will be a work sample administered at the time of the interview as part of the process.

The benefits of working for the State of Florida include annual and sick leave benefits, paid holidays, state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more. For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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 .