PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - 43001462

State of Florida • OCALA, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division State Fire Marshal is a member of the Florida Joint Council of Fire and Emergency Services and the National Fire Protection Association. This position reviews, recommends for approval, and monitors new course offerings and vocational instructional programs relative to certification and training and certification education programs, proposed by training providers, colleges, and universities to ensure their activities conform with the existing laws, regulations, and agency policy. It also manages training resources including materials, equipment, and classrooms, ensuring their availability and maintenance. The role requires staying updated on changes in firefighting tactics, equipment, and regulations, conducting research, and reviewing/approving executive-level portfolios and applications. Additionally, it involves promoting safety awareness and compliance, maintaining accurate records, and performing other related duties as required by the training section supervisor.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of professional experience in fire service. A postsecondary degree may be used as an alternative for the years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, as defined in FS 633.408 and 412.
• Current State of Florida Instructor II certification as defined in 69A37.059.
• Current Fire Officer II.
• Knowledge of Florida Statute, Florida Administrative Code, policies and procedures relating to educational programs.
• Knowledge of the techniques for planning, implementing, or evaluating adult educational programs.
• Knowledge and ability to use audio visual teaching aids and personal computers.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing, orally, and instruct adult vocational courses in a classroom.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to develop and revise education program courses including curriculum with plan of delivery.
• Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of customers.
• Requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in fire science, education, or administration.
• Ability and experience to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, recommends for approval, and monitors new course offerings and vocational instructional programs relative to certification and training and certification education programs, proposed by training providers, colleges, and universities to ensure their activities conform with the existing laws, regulations, and agency policy.
• Manages training resources including materials, equipment, and classroom.
• Ensures the availability and maintenance of necessary training resources.
• Keeps abreast of changes in firefighting tactics, equipment, and regulations.
• Conducts research on related topics and publishes results.
• Reviews and approves Executive level portfolios and applications.
• Promotes safety awareness and compliance.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Performs other related duties as required by the training section supervisor.

Benefits

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Nine (9) paid holidays a year
• One (1) Personal Holiday each year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree