Job Description

Requisition No: 809022

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: DOE/VR - GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 48004012 - TALLAHASSEE

Position Number: 48004012

Salary: 4,276.69 Per Month

Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2023

DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
LOCATION: Tallahassee
Government Analyst II
Position Number: 48004012
Minimum Hiring Salary $4,276.69 Monthly

**A FAVORABLE PERSONNEL SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.**

*The salary may be negotiable dependent upon years of experience, education level and available salary rate.

Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first-place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees."

This position works as a Government Analyst II in Tallahassee

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work. A master\'s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent computer skills
• Extensive knowledge of SSA work incentives
• Very good technical writing skills
• Ability to communicate well with people with all types of disabilities
• Ability to work well with others such as VR Counselors, Supervisors, and participants
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• A general understanding of the Ticket to Work Program
• Ability to speak Spanish helpful, but not required

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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Ticket to Work Section handles the statewide administration of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program. This position is entrusted with access to highly confidential data provided under an agreement between the Department and the Social Security Administration. The work associated with this program is complex in nature and will include making independent decisions related to Ticket to Work matters. This position plays a vital role in the Ticket to Work Section and promotes the vision and mission of the Division by supporting SSA beneficiaries to improve earning potential and ensure long term success in the workforce. This position works closely with personnel at the local and federal Social Security Administration, national Ticket Program Manager and other VR Ticket to Work Programs in the United States.

As a supervisor of OPS positions, the incumbent will communicate with, motivate, provide or coordinate training, evaluate employees\' work, plan and direct employee\'s work, and has authority to recommend to hire, transfer or discipline employees. In addition, the employee must develop accurate work plans and approve monthly attendance and leave for each position under his/her direct report in a timely manner. Timesheets will be completed in the People First system in accordance with DOE Policy.

Assists in a significant way with the administration of the Social Security / Ticket to Work (TTW) Program as follows:

• Assists with the development and implementation of operating policies, procedures and systems used for the Ticket to Work Program. Provides policy recommendations, direction and clarification regarding the overall administration of the Program.
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies and operating systems relating to the registration of consumers and analysis and determination of payments as they are used.
• Conducts ongoing analyses of Program statistical data to identify trends and issues regarding overall program performance by preparing comprehensive reports detailing findings and recommendations for improvement to achieve organizational goals and objectives and make recommendations to improve the overall administration of the Program.
• Independently reviews the Department of Health quarterly vital statistics data to cease the tracking for deceased consumers.
• Maintains secure and highly confidential data management systems that captures data concerning consumer services, type and amount of Social Security benefits received, other public assistance (food stamps, TANF), Medicare/ Medicaid and eligibility for Program participation. Maintenance, access and use of Program and SSA data and records must strictly comply with requirements and restrictions established by the U.S. Department of Education-Rehabilitation Services Administration, Social Security Administration and Florida Statutes.
• Interprets federal and state laws and regulations in the implementation of procedures and processes related to the administration of the Ticket to Work Program.
• Coordinates and manages the activation / deactivation of Tickets with SSA and distributes relevant information to field staff.
• Coordinates resolution of problems and issues pertaining to the administration of the Ticket to Work Program with key representatives of the Social Security Administration, the TTW Program Manager and Division managers and staff.
• Provides support to Ticket to Work Government Analyst II regarding FL VR Partnership Plus and Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Programs.
• Serves as a member of the VR SSA Liaison team and monitors work activities to ensure optimal performance of the Ticket to Work Program.
• Monitors SSA program income to determine if income is sufficient in funding all activities with SSA Program revenue allocations.
• Assists in training field staff and stakeholders on Ticket to Work procedures including presentations at forums and conferences.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, as required.

***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.***

STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• State of Florida Retirement - 3% Employee Contribution Required
• 10 Paid Holidays annually
• Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month.
• Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month
• Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage - State pays 80% of premium
• Life Insurance - State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee
• Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.
• Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
• Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction

Benefits information can be found on the following website:

RESUME:

If you wish to submit a resume with your application, please attach when applying for this vacancy.

Background Screening Requirement

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.
All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening.
No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department.
Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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