PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - SES - 48001731

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

7d • $50,585 - $55,643 • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs intermediate level work under the limited supervision of the Program Specialist Supervisor II-SES and provides support to 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. This position supports the efforts of the Office of Safe Schools which serves as a central repository for best practices, training standards, and compliance oversight in all matters regarding school safety and security, including prevention efforts, intervention efforts, and emergency preparedness planning.

Requirements

• 2 years of professional experience in a position involving public contact.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of safety and security standards and practices as applied to public schools
• Knowledge of school districts; methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio
• Experience utilizing programming languages such as R, Python, or SQL, or managing relational databases and normalizing datasets
• Experience utilizing extended functions of Microsoft Excel such as VLOOKUP and macros
• Experience utilizing statistical computing languages and/or performing statistical analysis on large datasets for reporting purposes
• Ability to analyze data; work independently and with teams
• Ability to understand, apply and accurately communicate applicable safety, security, and/or discipline standards, rules, regulations, reporting requirements, policies, and procedures
• Ability to plan, organize, oversee and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to conceptualize and organize multimedia products

Nice To Haves

• Have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Education
• 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.

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 the 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 with 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.
• Identify training needs of a standing committee and arrange 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