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Requisition No: 839163
Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 65000557
Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
- Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
- Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment for 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
- Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
- It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
- Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
- If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please contact the FRS to determine if your current benefits may be affected if you are reemployed with the State of Florida in an FRS-covered position.
- If claiming Right to First Interview, candidates MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
- All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE AGENCY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PEOPLE FIRST SYSTEM.
Mission Statement: To promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida’s elders, their families, and caregivers.
Vision Statement: For all Floridians to live well and age well.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a desire to share our Agency’s mission to promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. If you have good judgment, a desire to enrich the lives of others, and share our mission and vision, please consider joining our team.
WHERE YOU WILL WORK:
The Department of Elder Affairs is in the Southwood Office complex in Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City. Tallahassee combines traditional charm with a modern pace of life. For more information about Tallahassee, please visit: Visit Tallahassee.
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 employee benefits including:
- State Group Health Insurance Coverage;
- $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer);
- Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available;
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- 10 paid holidays each year;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions;
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!
For a more complete list of benefits, click here.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Government Analyst I position reports directly to the Chief of Planning and Evaluation. The position will be responsible for supporting staff in providing research and analysis of information and collaborating with staff to produce written materials suitable for general audiences. The following duties and activities are assigned to the Government Analyst I:
- Conducts research on aging issues related to planning activities.
- Assists supervisor and others in the preparation and review of reports and other documents.
- Supports an integrated agency-wide strategic plan.
- Tracks and provides status updates on projects.
- Researches scientific studies and provides recommendations.
- Works with staff in reviewing and submitting items to be updated to the DOEA website.
- Assists in publications that depict demographic trends.
- Assists in gathering, compiling, and analyzing information.
- Attendance is a required function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Possess excellent oral, writing, and computer literacy skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Possess strong organizational/time management skills.
- Ability to work closely to support bureau proposal and project efforts.
- Ability to contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results.
- Ability to conduct fact finding research.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, social science, or a closely related field.
- Professional or nonprofessional experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Preference will be given to the Department of Elder Affairs employees.
BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website here by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date.
If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.
The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) with information from each New Employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.
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 must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.
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.
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