PROGRAM SPECIALIST III-DOE - 48000924

　　Date: Jan 23, 2024

　　Location:

　　TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309

　　The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

　　Requisition No: 821084

　　Agency: Department of Education

　　Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST III-DOE - 48000924

　　Pay Plan: Career Service

　　Position Number: 48000924

　　Salary: $47,000.00 - $52,000.00

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/23/2024

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　　Florida Department of Education

　　Bureau of Educator Certification

　　LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE

　　Program Specialist III– SES

　　Position Number 48000924

　　Salary: $47,000 - $52,000

　　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 (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/on-line-application-status-lookup-site.stml) .

　　DESCRIPTION:

　　In this position, the candidate will serve as a district support specialist providing assistance to school districts in the area of educator certification and carrying out administrative remedies as needed. 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 sometimes under stress.

　　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.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Strong customer service skills are critical.

　　Ability to work in a team environment.

　　APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

　　Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

　　Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first:

　　Any and all State of Florida jobs

　　Any and all Florida University jobs

　　All periods of employment

　　Periods of unemployment

　　Gaps 3 months or more*

　　Education

　　Volunteer Experience

　　Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.

　　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. 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 isunacceptableto use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

　　If claiming Veteran’s Preference (https://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/130394/809960/2017-004AdministrationofVeterans) , candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).

　　If claiming Right to First Interview (https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=60L-33.004&Section=0) , candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

　　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

　　WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS 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

　　For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

　　We care about the success of our employees. We care about the success of our clients.

　　We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves. A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.

　　LEAVE INFORMATION: (CS)

　　+ + Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.

　　Sick Leave -. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month 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. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. 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.

　　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 Social Security website (http://www.sss.gov/) .

　　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 (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

　　Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee