LEGISLATIVE ANALYST Date: Oct 31, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 840503 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: LEGISLATIVE ANALYST Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 64039022 Salary: Based on experience Posting Closing Date: 12/02/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Your Specific Responsibilities: This is a highly responsible and professional position that provides direct management and consultative assistance in the Office of Legislative Planning and requires detailed knowledge of legislative process. Responsibilities include: Monitors and analyzes, at the direction of the Legislative Planning Director or DOH Chief of Staff, legislative activities affecting the Department of Health. Serves as consultant and coordinates legislative proposal development activities. Provides training to the Department of Health Legislative Liaisons on the Legislative Bill Tracking (LBT) system. Also, responsible for management and troubleshooting of the LBT. Independently coordinates the legislative activities during the regular and special legislative sessions. Screens and reviews all legislation filed to ensure that legislation affecting the Department of Health is assigned to the appropriate departmental division for analysis in the Legislative Bill Tracking (LBT) system. Administratively reviews bill analyses and revises as necessary to ensure compliance with legislative guidelines and other departmental policies and procedures. Assigns and tracks bill analyses and ensures timely submission healthcare committees, substantive committees, sponsors, and other requestors. Manages the assignment and coordination of coverage and legislative testimony for committee meetings. Responsible for preparation and distribution of weekly legislative calendars to the department directors. Stays abreast of progress of legislation to keep DOH central office informed of the status of legislation. Responsible for preparing end-of session reports on legislation related to the Department of Health. Prepares and maintains records, mandated legislative reports and budget. Coordinates responses to questions, complaints, legislative inquires and issues generated from other sources when professional program knowledge perspective is required. This position serves as a consultant to the department legislative liaisons for legislative operating procedures, guideline, bill analysis process, and other actions related to preparing bill analyses and legislative proposals. Responsible for providing technical assistance to Legislative Planning Director, Chief of Staff, and other department staff regarding current and proposed legislative issued, interim projects and other assignments. Independently acts as liaison between Legislative Planning office and Information Technology office to ensure legislative planning needs are met which includes directing of resources and changes to existing legislative bill tracking system. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: + Ability to provide information accurately, and clearly. + Good Interpersonal skills. + Knowledge of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. + Ability to perform multiple duties effectively and independently in an environment of continuous change and interruptions. + Computer proficiency with capability in email, including Microsoft Office and related business and communication tools. + Ability to organize, delegate, and carry out assignments independently. Qualifications: Minimum: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of professional work experience. Professional or Nonprofessional experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Values: I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect. R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399 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 www.myfrs.com); + Flexible Spending Accounts; + Tuition waivers; + And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. Please be advised: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 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. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee