PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - 43001462

State of Florida

4d•$52,000 - $52,000•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. Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 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) For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com Work location for this position is at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala, FL. This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment. This position is in Ocala, Florida and will be hired at an annual salary of $52,000.00. Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle. Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Requirements

Two (2) years of professional experience is required. A postsecondary degree may be used as an alternative for the years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
Applicant must have a 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 application 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.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in fire science, education, or administration.

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 and performs related work as required.
Managed training resources including materials, equipment, and classroom. Ensure the availability and maintenance of necessary training resources.
Keep abreast of changes in firefighting tactics, equipment, and regulations. Conduct research on related topics and publish results.
Review and approve Executive level portfolios and applications. Promote safety awareness and compliance. Maintain accurate records. Performs other related duties as required by the training section supervisor.