882998 - RESEARCH & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 40033063

Requisition No: 882998 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 882998 - RESEARCH & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 40033063

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40033063 

Salary:  $45,060.11 - $56,858.40 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/10/2026 

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JOB TYPE:    FULL TIME / Career Service

POSITION LOCATION:      Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) 

Research and Training Specialist

OPEN COMPETITIVE

www.floridajobs.org/

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent establishes and maintains on-going working relationship with the Department’s training staff, and Regional Workforce Board staff:  works closely with staff to implement changes, enhancements, and refinements to Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA), Wagner-Peyser (WP), Welfare Transition (WT) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other workforce online training. 

Maintains online training library and instruction transcript database.  Establishes and controls user accounts into online training system.

Transfer recordings from a recorder into Adobe Audition and uploading the recording into Adobe Captivate.

Investigates, assesses and analyzes, and makes recommendation to resolve issues and problems presented by management staff. Consults with staff members to develop solutions for programmatic operational problems.

Provides consultation and assistance to management and staff in order to provide accessible program content to major stakeholders and customers through the Web and email Consultants with program supervisors and staff to resolve issues and problems concerning all workforce programs content on the site.

Designs and develops instructional material (Instruction-or I.D.) for training courses that support company products.

Demonstrates and utilizes effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills.

Independently develop entry and advanced level courses for both internal and external audiences.

Responsible for utilizing multimedia technology and I.D. authoring tools.

Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Knowledge of the principles of adult learning theories, human behavior, and communication.
• Knowledge of instructional design, research, and implementation methodologies.
• Skill in using Adobe products, including Captivate, Premiere Pro and other Creative Cloud products.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to conduct research, compile and analyze data.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable project management methodologies.
• Ability to prepare professional documents, research studies and evaluation and investigative reports.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

Minimum:

• Some travel is required.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or four years of equivalent relevant to training, learning and development, business or similar work experience.
• At least two years of experience using adult learning theory models.
• At least two years of experience writing professional documents, e.g. reports, white papers, studies, policies, memoranda or similar documents.
• At least two years of experience using Adobe products, including Captivate, Premiere Pro and other Creative Cloud products.
• At least one year of experience in video recording and editing.

Pay:

$45,060.11 - $56,858.40 Annually

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:        

The Research and Training Specialist is a member of the Workforce Training & Coordination Unit within the Bureau of One-Stop and Program Support, Division of Workforce Services. This position supports statewide training activities for workforce development programs such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Wagner-Peyser, Welfare Transition and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Employment & Training, and other workforce development programs.  Additionally, this position supports professional development training for internal and external staff.

We are seeking a candidate that can assist in developing and delivering innovative workforce training programs for Local Workforce Development Boards and their staff, and coordinate with internal business units to ensure the accuracy and quality of training materials. The ideal candidate is experienced in training and development activities, delivering training to adult learners across multiple platforms (in-person, online and via webinar), maintaining learning management systems and working with subject matter experts to build content for training materials and delivery.

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must. This position provides training and development activities that are instrumental in supporting the learning needs of internal staff and external workforce partners.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Where You Will Work:  

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee State College (TSC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )
• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

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.