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PROGRAM SPECIALIST II-DOE - 48001470

Date : Jan 17, 2025

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Requisition No : 845173

Agency : Department of Education

Working Title : PROGRAM SPECIALIST II-DOE - 48001470

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 48001470

Salary : Salary : $39,320.81-$59,320.81

Posting Closing Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

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Florida Department of Education

Bureau of Educator Certification

LOCATION : TALLAHASSEE

Program Specialist II– CS

Position Number 48001470

Salary : $39,320.81-$59,320.81

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

The purpose of Florida educator certification is to support the academic achievement of our students by assuring that our educators are professionally qualified for highly effective instruction. Florida educators must be certified to teach in our public schools and in many of our private schools. Educators include classroom teachers, school administrators, and other support professionals, such as guidance counselors and media specialists. The Bureau of Educator Certification (BEC) is committed to providing timely, accurate, and efficient services to all constituents. For more information, please visit the Bureau of Educator Certification webpage.

DESCRIPTION :

In this position, the candidate will serve as a district support specialist to provide assistance to school district certification personnel. The specialist will assist the unit director with policy development related to statutory updates. In this capacity, you will assume critical responsibilities related to the implementation of the requirements of state laws specifically as defined by Florida Statues and State Board of Education Rules.

The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance.
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.

General Responsibilities :

This position is responsible for providing primary support to the Policy and District Support Program Director in the maintenance and coordination of the Bureau’s district communication system.

This position is responsible for providing timely responses to requests for certification assistance from the automated phone system, the Bureau’s electronic mailbox, and the Bureau’s professional staff.

This position requires excellent customer service skills, good judgment, and the ability to attain an acceptable information response rate in a high-volume work environment.

This position requires compliance with established Bureau policies and procedures in performing all duties and responsibilities.

Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Specific Responsibilities :

This position requires in-depth analytical skills, familiarity with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules governing the educator certification process and the ability to work independently.

Manage and coordinate the district communication system to provide routine electronic mail responses to district inquiries as directed by the supervisor.

Develop and review program procedural manuals, administrative rules, and program guidelines.

Develop and / or revise training modules and presentations, technical assistance guides, fact sheets and other resource materials.

Assist in the preparation and dissemination of certification reports and information to stakeholders.

Perform analysis on proposed and finalized state legislation, policy decisions and guidance.

Performs other duties as requested and assists the unit director and other Bureau staff as requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of Florida State Board of Education Rules and procedures governing issuance of Florida Educator Certificates.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

Ability to track multiple projects in an organized and systematic manner.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to exercise mature judgment, to work independently, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Required / Preferred Qualifications :

Strong customer service skills are critical.

Ability to work in a team environment.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

Benefits information can be found at

State of Florida Retirement package – www.myfrs.com

9 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Holiday annually

In-State Tuition Waivers

Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage (over 80% employer paid)

Basic Life Insurance Policy (State pays 80% of premium)

Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance Options

Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.

Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of annual leave credits per month.

Tax-Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available

Tax-Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment / volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

APPLICATION NOTES

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.

Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and / or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.

Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent / current listed first.

If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).

If claiming Right to Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.

All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

Selective Services System (SSS)

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. For more information, please visit the SSS website :

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere () . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location :

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market : Tallahassee

Salary : $39,321 - $59,321

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