TRAINING SPECIALIST II - 42000504

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • $51,000 - $54,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a TRAINING SPECIALIST II position with the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR’S OFFICE. This is an OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY. The salary range for this position is $51,000.04 - $54,000.08. The posting closing date is 10/18/2026.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and five (5) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in training, education, staff development, personnel or an agency program area; or
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional experience in training, education, staff development, personnel or an agency program area; or
• A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
• Skill utilizing and applying adult learning theory.
• Skill utilizing and applying instructional design models in planning, developing, coordinating, and delivering a variety of professional development materials.
• Skill managing multiple tasks or deadlines in a fast-paced, professional work environment.
• Skill performing administrative tasks such as records management, file organization, document preparation, and maintaining tracking systems for program or training activities.
• Skill and ability to learn and use software or technology tools required for training development, delivery, or program operations.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak training periods or special events, as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, and set up training equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Intermediate to advanced skill in using Microsoft Office applications to complete routine administrative and program tasks, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Skill using virtual meeting platforms, such as Microsoft Teams, to support or deliver trainings or meetings.
• Skill using eLearning or multimedia tools to support the development and maintenance of training materials, such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, and other Adobe Creative Cloud products.

Nice To Haves

• Occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and implementing seminars and workshops to be included in the training programs in the theory and practical application of a variety of treatment and services modalities.
• Prepares lesson plans, program guides and evaluation tools.
• Conducts formal in-person and virtual classroom instruction, seminars, workshops and training courses as facilitator and/or trainer.
• This may include planning, logistics, set-up, etc.
• Assists in conducting needs assessments, gap analyses, surveys, competency assessments and performance assessments.
• Analyzes data from assessments to provide information and/or recommendations.
• Acts as back-up for employee enrollments and troubleshooting calls with the department Learning Management System.
• Creates training support materials and activities based on research and industry trends which include, but are not limited to, certificates, flyers, folders, presentations, online course content, booklets.
• Conducts necessary research in association with the creation and procurement of training materials.
• Distributes materials and manages subsequent communication.
• Participates in staff conferences and curricula development to develop and improve training programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED