PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE

Requisition No: 826949

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003015

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48003015

Salary: Salary Range: $48,140.46-$65,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 04/23/2024

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Florida Department of Education

Office of School Transportation Management

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Program Specialist IV-CS

Salary Range: $48,140.46-$65,000.00

Our Mission of the Department of Education

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

Job Description

The employee in this position administers the school bus inspector certification program. The employee surveys school districts to assess the need for regional hands-on testing and administers the hands-on testing to certify inspectors. The employee will also direct updates and revisions to the Florida School Bus Safety Inspection Manual as needed through participation as a member of the Florida Association of Public Transportation (FAPT) School Bus Safety Inspection Committee.

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:

This position provides 100% time in organizing, directing, and coordinating staff activities in the following school transportation programs and providing direct services in these programs:

• Conducts the school bus inspector, train-the-trainer classes, and certifies district's personnel as inspector trainers.
• Issues Florida School Bus Inspector certificates and testing reports to school district service managers.
• Reviews school bus inspector applications and documentation for compliance with certification and recertification requirements.
• Directs the development of school bus specifications through participation as a member of the FAPT School Bus Specifications Committee.
• Revise and update the Florida School Bus Specifications publication as needed.
• Provides applicable and relevant information to members of the general public and legislative personnel, school district and department personnel.
• Provides guidance in oral and written formats, in accordance with the procedures and methods established by the department and bureau within the allocated time frames.
• Directs the coordination and implementation of the annual school bus pool bid plan and directs the inspection of pilot model school bus bodies and chassis.
• Assist other staff in the administration of the program to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and statutes.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform other tasks and special assignments as assigned

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect the productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of School Transportation programs and operations,
• Knowledge of techniques for planning implementing and/or evaluating transportation programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to conduct public meetings; write correspondence and technical reports
• Ability to understand and apply Florida Statutes and FDOE rules and policies
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to produce accurate and timely information under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-oriented behavior and performance expectations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Skills in the utilization of office equipment and resources

Required Qualifications:

• Commercial Drivers License (Title 49 CFR, Part 383) with a (P) passenger and a (S) school bus endorsement

Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) or more years of journeyman-level hands-on experience in the field of automotive, medium-heavy truck, transit bus, or school bus mechanical maintenance and repair is required.

Master Certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence or equivalent in one or more of the following or equivalent areas is preferred:

• Master Automobile Technician
• Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
• Master Transit Bus Technician
• Master School Bus Technician

APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

The 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
  • 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 be converted to your official application.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the 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.

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

LEAVE INFORMATION:

• • 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
  
  

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

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. 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 Social Security 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.