TRAINING SPECIALIST II - 64001844

Requisition No: 844649 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: TRAINING SPECIALIST II - 64001844

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64001844 

Salary:  $33,760.00 - $36,000.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/08/2025 

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 Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is a highly responsible position charged with implementation of various youth focused interventions for several programs. The incumbent of this position should be comfortable working with youth as well as engaging with community partners and stakeholders. This position requires a high energy individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The incumbent will independently prepare and facilitate STOP SV education and promoting activities utilizing identified strategies including, but not limited to, Green Dot, Human Trafficking and Shifting Boundaries in Washington and Holmes Counties, incumbent will be responsible for the creation and managing of program budget and purchasing. The incumbent of this position will implement Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) program in schools and surrounding communities in Washington County. General activities include creation and facilitation of school presentations following state and local guidance, event planning and facilitation, participation in community events, and preparing program reports. Activities and reporting are expected to be completed in a timely manner in accordance with state deadlines and local guidance. This position is a full-time year-round staff member that requires some evenings, weekend activities, and overnight chaperone trips, working under the general supervision of the Operations & MGMT Consultant II. This is a tobacco and nicotine free position.

Independently prepares and presents STOP SV education and promoting activities in Holmes and Washington Counties in accordance with the approved Implementation Plan or as directed by the Program Office.

Maintains local county SWAT chapter as outlined in the workplan. Engages SWAT students on Washington County school campuses, supports school clubs and advisors. Prepares SWAT quarterly report, assures tobacco prevention advocates (Partnership & SWAT) receive training on effective tobacco prevention and control strategies and the program’s mission, goals, and objectives.

Completes programmatic purchasing related in accordance with state purchasing guidelines. Includes obtaining quotes, purchasing, receiving, communicating with vendors etc.

Completes monthly budget monitoring, program reports and requirements as indicated by the grant.

Administrative Duties:

•  Chaperone youth on day and overnight trips.

•  Set up for community events.

Other Duties:

•  Performs related work as required

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the principles of human behavior, learning, and communication.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of training or instruction.
• Knowledge and experience on Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
• Ability to train individuals or groups of people. 
• Ability to evaluate and analyze training data. 
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. 
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to training functions.
• Ability to prepare a variety of written training materials such as lesson plans, curricula, performance evaluations or reports.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

 Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver’s License

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

FDOH Washington & Holmes County Health Departments

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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:

• 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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.