TRAINING SPECIALIST II - 64001844

Requisition No: 869079 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: TRAINING SPECIALIST II - 64001844

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64001844 

Salary:  $33,280.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/27/2026 

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Open Competitive

Career Service Position

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is a full-time year-round staff member that requires some evenings and weekends.

This position requires a highly energetic individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and is experienced in public speaking.

The incumbent of this position works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including educational institutions, community organizations, and other state agency partners to guide the implementation of education strategies as requested by the Violence Prevention and Injury Prevention program.

The incumbent of this position leads the development and execution of outreach strategies to expand the outreach of public health programs and services in the community. Plans and implement community events, health education workshops, initiate and support cross-sector collaborations with local partners to advance initiatives in Washington and Holmes County.

• Creates and manages program budget
• Conducts all programmatic purchases. Receives goods and creates a receiving report in MFMP within 3 business days of receipt of goods. Process all invoices withing 3 days of receipt of invoice in My Florida Marketplace (MFMP). Obtains quotes, proofs, and maintains a clear and constant line of communication with vendors throughout the purchasing process, and updates purchasing tracking form daily.

• Prepares program materials for community projects including sign-in sheets, packing list for events, and any other educational information and materials needed for the completion of program activities.
• Supports the overall department to plan and implement outreach within the community and schools.
• Collects activity documentations for all program activities assuring appropriate documentation is received in accordance with the workplan and state requirements.
• Prepares and submits monthly and quarterly activity and financial reports following state and local guidelines
• Works under the general supervision of the Operations & MGMT Consultant II, the incumbent of this position will perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor as well as cross train.

 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 Qualifications:

• Required - high school diploma or equivalent
• Required – 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 Holmes and Washington 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.