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GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 41001151 1

State of Florida  •  $44k/yr  •  Tallahassee, FL (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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Job Description

Requisition No: 881969

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 41001151 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41001151

Salary: $44,128.38 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/19/2026

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Dear Jobseekers,

We are looking to hire reliable, professional, and compassionate individuals who love to help people to work on our Citizen Services team.

If you have excellent communication skills, good typing skills, and can work on the phones for an extended period, you are a great candidate for our position!

Learn more below about why we’re a great place to work.

Our Organization and Mission:The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Attorney General’s Office also provides legal protections for Floridians against consumer fraud through enforcement of state laws. At the OAG, staff are afforded an array of opportunities to serve the community and citizens of Florida, including in areas of criminal appeals, civil litigation, consumer protection, Medicaid fraud, and victims and civil rights. We invite you to visit our website at www.myfloridalegal.com to learn more about the State of Florida’s law firm and its many opportunities.

Salary and Benefits: $44,128.38 Annually / $1,697.24 Biweekly

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 insurance (totaling an annual family benefit value of $19,812, or $9,161 for individuals).
  • Basic life insurance policy for $25,000 at no cost for all employees.
  • Life, Dental, and Vision
  • Additional 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, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

The Difference You Will Make: The Office of Citizen Services is dedicated to the Attorney General's vow to protect the citizens of Florida from fraud, and serves as the agency's point-of-contact for complaints and inquiries; provides the public with information on the Attorney General's duties, responsibilities and initiatives; provides reliable information on consumer scams, emerging issues, and resources; and provides meaningful help to consumers toward resolving complaints through referrals and informal mediation when appropriate. During declared states of emergency, we also operate the OAG’s Price-Gouging Hotline.

The Work You Will Do: As a Citizen Services Call Center Representative, you will answer the Attorney General’s “No Scam” hotline in both English and Spanish and assist callers with a wide variety of consumer inquiries and complaint issues. Representatives provide callers a positive customer service and call resolution experience by distributing customer protection and fraud prevention information, making referrals to government and community resources and programs, and conducting intake services for the OAG's Consumer Protection Division, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit., Lemon Law, and more. Training is provided for using in-house call resources guidelines, and processes. Workstations are equipped with double-monitor computers, wireless telephone headsets, and desks with the ability to sit or stand.

Business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Regular attendance and punctuality is required.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of OAG agency priorities, section overviews, general duties and chapter 501, FS, Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act
  • Ability to route incoming correspondence promptly and proficiently to correct OAG section
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current consumer, public interest and legislative issues; consumer scams, fraud, and complaint trends and resources
  • Provides prompt verbal assistance and information to complainants about their rights, responsibilities and resources, including local, state, and federal agencies, and consumer advocacy organizations
  • Writes accurate concise summaries of verbal and written complaints, inquiries, information requests and other correspondence, and accurately documents complaint data for future trend analysis and public records searches
  • Reviews written complaints in relation to OAG duties, services and ch. 501 FS, as well as in relation to current consumer & public interest issues; consumer scams, fraud, and complaint trends and resources. Accurately routes complaints under OAG jurisdiction to proper sections or subject experts
  • Conducts research and fact checking to determine other accurate regulatory and law enforcement jurisdiction and resources
  • For research and fact checking, uses multimedia resources, including consumer protection alerts and news; Internet searches; OAG agency databases; communicating with OAG subject experts/staff; communicating with external government and consumer agencies; informal review of Florida Statutes, rules and regulations
  • Determines solutions for problems
  • Exercises independent judgment in handling complaints via quickest, most effective media (phone call, email, postal, fax) and providing the most helpful response
  • Composes written responses in direct business writing style, using consumer advocacy language when appropriate
  • Maintains understanding of OAG complaint process from initiation to closure to effectively find and share data.
  • Recognizes and documents patterns of complaints, complaint trends and surges in relation to the OAG's consumer protection role and ch. 501 FS
  • Recognizes and escalates non-consumer complaints that involve urgent or potentially controversial safety/abuse/medical issues, security concerns, and issues that require law enforcement referrals

How You Will Grow: Citizen Services is on the forefront of consumer issues and works closely with the Consumer Protection Division to collect and identify patterns of consumer complaints that may lead to investigation or action by the agency. In this role you will gain exposure to a broad range of topics including consumer issues, Lemon Law, Medicaid Fraud, identify theft, and more. This experience is valuable for promotion into other OAG Positions.

Minimum Qualifications:In order to qualify for the position, candidates MUST possess:

  • Six (6) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work; or,
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years 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.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to complete a skills assessment. Those who meet a passing score of 75% on the skills test will be invited to advance to interview.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proofing and editing experience.
  • Skill using a computer, word processing and data entry software.
  • Typing minimum 35 words per minute (WPM)
  • Experience in a call center or customer service environment, customer resolution, consumer complaints, or citizen advocacy.
  • Experience conducting fact-finding research, analyzing and/or summarizing information.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

  • Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
  • Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
  • 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.
  • If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, your People First Applicant Profile must be completed in its entirety.

Applicants must ensure all employment periods and detailed work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.

Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position. Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume.

  • Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
  • All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F.S.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT:The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

REMINDERS:Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //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. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

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

State of Florida

About State of Florida

Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.

Working in Florida’s state government means being responsive to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Florida’s state government boasts both fast-paced work environments in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must as well as steady employment opportunities that prize consistent service to our state’s residents. In some positions, state employment means being able to influence policy decisions and help implement change. In others, state employment means being the reliable resource that our taxpayers have come to expect from Florida’s public servants. All positions offer the ability to gain valuable experience quickly, improving your overall skillset. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service.

Florida boasts the third largest population in the country and is richly diverse in both population and landscape. With an award-winning park system, warm weather and beautiful bodies of water, Florida is the perfect environment for recreational activities and outdoor enthusiasts. Our favorable tax climate means your income goes further and our business-friendly policies foster private sector growth. Joining Florida’s talented, diverse workforce provides the opportunity to achieve your professional goals while living in a state that values quality of life, culture and recreation. For employment opportunities with the State of Florida, visit https://jobs.myflorida.com.

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