PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE-SES (CENTRAL) - 48003460

State of Florida

80d • $50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

This position provides support to the Director of the Office of Safe Schools in the implementation of the Department’s safe schools mission as established by the State Board of Education, the Commissioner of Education, and Legislature, through state goals, priority objectives, the Strategic Imperative Plan, and other policy and procedural directives related to K-12 education.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience in a position involving public contact.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel frequently within the state of Florida.
• Knowledge of: Safety and security standards and practices as applied to public schools and school districts
• Methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
• Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze data
• Work independently and with teams
• Understand, apply and accurately communicate applicable safety, security, and/or discipline Standards, rules, regulations, reporting requirements, policies, and procedures; plan, organize, Oversee and coordinate work assignments
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Deal effectively with a variety of people
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Conceptualize and organize multimedia products; travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the State of Florida K–12 school districts or state education agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in data management, reporting, or quality assurance related to safety, security, or compliance programs.
• Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel functions
• Familiarity with state or federal education reporting standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the department with the development, updates, data management, and implementation of required reporting for safety, security and discipline incidents.
• Assist with the design, development, and format of required reports which meet industry reporting standards as well as addressing managerial reporting requirements.
• Exhibit knowledge and expertise in supporting software applications, quality assurance, and reporting structure and the relationship to the data system.
• Verify that reports displayed or generated are readable, capture required information and are functioning appropriately.
• Assist in verifying accuracy and reliability of data received from district and/or schools.
• Conduct reviews of applications and district reports to identify technical and reporting problems.
• Develop, review, and provide technical assistance materials and support regarding functionality, user management, and the data collection process for school district personnel.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to school districts in regard to their implementation of the strategies and activities necessary to address findings.
• Perform simple and complex Excel calculations and reports for the Office of Safe Schools as needed.
• Provide technical support in the department’s handling of school district audit findings, which includes timely review of audit findings, timely delegation of audit findings to other offices within the department, and timely follow-up with districts for resolution.
• Coordinate compliance and monitoring visits to schools and school districts to ensure adherence with various statutory requirements for safety and security reporting.
• Review programs periodically to ensure that activities conform with existing laws, regulations and agency policies.
• Report violations or concerns of improper safety and security reporting to proper authorities for corrective action.
• Identifies training needs of a standing committee and arranges for training to address the identified needs.
• Perform related work as required.

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
• Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees