PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - DOE - 48000817

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the division’s staff in the support and coordinates efforts to enhance the effectiveness of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at both the secondary and postsecondary levels. This position supports the division in implementing initiatives, managing data systems, and providing technical assistance related to industry certifications and non-degree credentials of value, ensuring alignment with state and federal guidelines, including Perkins V implementation.

Requirements

Two to Four years of professional experience in CTE or an equivalent role in workforce education.
Two to Four years of professional experience working in/with federal and/or state laws.
Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.
Experience in creating and conducting training courses.
Experience with public speaking
Ability to provide work samples of writing skills for grammar, editing and communication review upon request.
Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of: Any position held by a State of Florida Agency, Any position held by a Florida University, All periods of employment from high school graduation, All periods of current or prior unemployment, Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for, Any Education, Any Volunteer Experience.
Your resume and application must match.
Gaps 3 months or more must 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.
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.
Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
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. Applicable to career service positions only.
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.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who meet both the professional and educational experience.
Applicants with direct experience in CTE program knowledge and data analysis.
Applicants who complete application information and hire requirements listed in the advertisement to completion.

Responsibilities

Manage complex information systems and databases tracking Perkins-recognized credentials across secondary and postsecondary institutions.
Assist with statewide data collection processes for industry certifications and conduct detailed analysis for informed decision-making.
Update and maintain Information in databases for reporting on certifications, digital tool certificates, Perkins industry recognized credentials.
Assist with internal and interagency reviews of non-degree credential submissions for the Perkins accountability, Credentials Review Committee and Career and Professional Education Act.
Prepare annual summaries of performance on industry certification attainment to support program evaluation and improvement.
Manage the communications email for the industry certification process and coordinate responses with appropriate staff members.
Performs related work as required.
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.
Attendance is an essential function of this position.

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