PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE

Requisition No: 821211

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48001707 1 1

Position Number: 48001707

Salary: $53,000-$55,000

Posting Closing Date: 04/04/2024

Florida Department of Education

Career and Adult Education

Bureau of Standards, Benchmarks & Frameworks

Office of Career and Technical Education

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Program Specialist IV – DOE (CS)

Salary Range: ($53,000-$55,000)

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Florida Department of Education Mission Statement

Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

Florida Department of Education website.

Office Contact

Lee Chipps-Walton, 850-245-9020

Job Description

For the purposes of this position, the working title will be Program Specialist. This position supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators in Florida, most notably through assisting in the management of projects aimed at advancing evidence-based educational practices. Central aspects of the position include grant management, coordination of stakeholders relevant to projects, and research and planning related to the support of initiatives that advance the mission of the Office of Career and Technical Education.

Duties and Responsibilities

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

• The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions.
• The employee must interact courteously with others.
• The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.
• Provides Technical Assistance to locale recipients to implement and carry out programs, services and activities related to Career and Technical Education.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of CTE grants to include but not limited to Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) and provides operational support to team members within the Office of CTE and the Bureau.
• Manage projects, conduct research; review, evaluate and analyze statistical data, proposals, and administrative reports.
• Prepares summaries, narrative analyses, and recommendations. Facilitate, coordinate, and troubleshoots project challenges to identify solutions.
• Develops and implement the assigned project components; production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards; assess development; improve efficiency, workflow, and deliverables.
• Ideates ways forward, and creates tools to accelerate productivity, speed, and accuracy. Executes and supports division projects, conducts research, analyzes stakeholder feedback and comprehensively disseminates findings to the CTE Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Who We’re Looking For

The Division of Career and Adult Education is looking for individuals that can collaboratively serve Florida educators and students through career education policy and programming. Desired personal attributes: lifelong learner, organized, problem solver, excellent verbal and written communication skills, self-motivated, honest, and mission driven.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions.
• Ability to conduct descriptive analyses of quantitative data.
• Demonstrated proficiency in designing and delivering presentations.
• Knowledge of program evaluation techniques and research methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in the office environment and interface external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of economic and labor market information and the intersections with education.
• Ability to embrace and drive change; and to organize and effectively manage multiple priorities, programs and projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and developing positive relationships, partnerships, and alliances.
• General understanding of career and technical education programs, careers, and pathways.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team, take initiative and be self-directed, network and build business and industry partner relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Professional.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four to six years of professional experience working in career and technical education programs
• Applicants are required to submit a cover letter with their online application.

Educational Substitutions

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university

APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

• Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first:
  • Any and all State of Florida jobs
  • Any and all Florida University jobs
  • All periods of employment from high school gradudation
  • Periods of unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more*
  • Education
  • Volunteer Experience
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• Gaps 3 months or moremust be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• 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. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
• 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

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

• State Group Insurance coverage options+

(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

• Ongoing comprehensive training provided

• Career Growth

• Highly skilled, professional environment

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

• We care about the success of our employees.

• We care about the success of our clients.

• We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves.

• A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.

LEAVE INFORMATION: (CS)

• Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. 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.
• Sick Leave -. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

Selective Services System (SSS)

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

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