PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - 43000302

Requisition No: 857777 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - 43000302

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43000302 

Salary:  $52,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/14/2025 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

DIVISION: STATE FIRE MARSHAL

BUREAU: FIRE STANDARDS AND TRAINING

CITY: OCALA

COUNTY: MARION

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: 

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

SPECIAL NOTES:

Multiple positions will be filled from this advertisement. 

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Additional requirements:

• Florida Fire Safety Inspector I state certification or willing to obtain within one (1) year in accordance with FL Administrative Code 69A-39.005.
• Florida Fire Instructor I state certification or willing to obtain within one (1) year) in accordance with FL Statute 633.408 and FL Administrative Code 69A-37.59.
• Florida Firefighter I state certification or willing to obtain within two (2) years in accordance with FL Statute 633.408 and FL Administrative Code 69A-37.55.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

This position is in Ocala, Florida and will be hired at an annual salary of $52,000.00.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Florida Statute, Florida Administrative Code, policies and procedures relating to educational programs.

Knowledge of the techniques for planning, implementing or evaluating adult educational programs.

Knowledge and ability to schedule and facilitate virtual meetings.

Knowledge and ability to use audio visual teaching aids and personal computers.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to develop and revise education program courses including curriculum with plan of delivery.

Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of customers.

Ability to effectively communicate in writing, orally and instruct adult vocational courses in a classroom setting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Reviews, recommends for approval, and monitors new course offerings and vocational instructional programs relative to certification and training and certification education programs, proposed by training providers, colleges, and universities; to ensure that activities conform with existing laws, regulations and agency policies. 

Plans identifies, consults, and coordinates statewide education conferences and workshops for educational and training needs of constituent groups and arranges for training to address those needs.

Consults with and advises supervisory, administrative, and instructional personnel in program development including curriculum content, study plans and instructional techniques.

Provides leadership and coordination for the continuing education and recertification of fire inspectors and fire instructors.

Instruct classes when necessary.

Performs related work as required.

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 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.