Operations Analyst I - 42005096 (FOR Internal Agency Employees ONLY)

Operations Analyst I

This position is responsible for assisting in data collection and analysis of forest protection programs for the Florida Forest Service (FFS). Serves as the Communication Center Advisor. This position will assist with the development and system modernization to implement updates to current FFS programs, ensuring critical real-time information for emergency response and daily operations is communicated efficiently and effectively. Assists with researching and establishing dashboards for mitigation planning, program effectiveness, and federal grant reporting to facilitate collection of information, dissemination, and reporting for funding acquisition. Assist with FiResponse troubleshooting issues and providing customer service as needed. Assist with the integration of multiple platforms utilized for situational awareness for FFS information gathering and dissemination. Monitor electronic Open Burn Authorizations to ensure accuracy and make recommendations for improvements and modernizations. Review fire reports for accuracy, incorporate historical fire data, and develop dashboards and visualizations to effectively convey fire risks and trends, presenting this information to fire managers to support the development of fire mitigation strategies, prescribed burn plans, and emergency response protocols. Evaluate and make recommendations to upgrade the Mitigation Dashboard to enhance information processing for reporting, planning, and program effectiveness. Responsible for federal funding acquisition and the ability to collect and present this information to federal grant reviewers to secure federal funding for the FFS. Performs data entry, training and quality control into state and federal fire program databases including IQS, ROSS, FAMWEB, and other reporting systems as needed. Serves as back-up in providing coordination for the FFS IMTs / Crews to include annual meetings / training. Coordinates with State Officer In Charge and the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC) for other state agency resource orders. Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include:

• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Annual Boot Allotment

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;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the Total Compensation Estimator Tool located above under the Posting Closing Date.

Location: Gainesville, FL, US, 32609 Gainesville, FL, US, 32601 Gainesville, FL, US, 32605 Gainesville, FL, US, 32653 Gainesville, FL, US, 32606 Gainesville, FL, US, 32641 Gainesville, FL, US, 32607 Gainesville, FL, US, 32608 Gainesville, FL, US, 32611 Nearest Major Market: Gainesville