Requisition No: 854597 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT-DOE - 48000803

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48000803 

Salary:  $60,000 - $63,000 

Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Career and Adult Education

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Educational Consultant (SES)

Salary Range: $60,000 - $63,000

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Application Information:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:

• • Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
  • Any position held by a Florida University
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • All periods of current or prior unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
  • Any Education
  • Any Volunteer Experience
  • Your resume and application must match
• *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.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

NOTE: 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.

OFFICE CONTACT:

Brittany Salaam, 850-245-0913

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position supports the Division of Career and Adult Education by gathering, analyzing, and reporting information related to career and technical education and the implementation of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act – Title II. This position is responsible for leading reviews and provides training and guidance to districts and technical colleges to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

• Provides leadership on implementation of initiatives related to student attainment of industry certifications in secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs.
• Provides leadership and develop policies and procedures for the identification and review of recommendations for industry certifications and any other non-degree credential of value for Perkins implementation and the Credential Review Committee.
• Manages complex information systems, databases, and processes for Perkins recognized postsecondary credentials for secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs.
• Manages analysis and administration of the statewide industry certification data request process. Serves as technical expert on industry certifications for the Credential Review Committee.
•  Conducts research on, analyzes, and reports information relating to non-degree credentials including industry certifications, digital tool certificates, and Perkins recognized postsecondary credentials.
• Coordinates the internal review process for non-degree credential review. Coordinates review across state agencies including The Florida Department of Commerce and CareerSource Florida.
• Supports accountability for career and technical education by providing input on data collection, reporting, and use to the Office of Accountability, Research, and Measurement.
• Manages the development and maintenance of databases for tracking and reporting of industry certifications, digital tool certificates, and Perkins recognized postsecondary credentials.
• Provides technical assistance on data collection, reporting, funding, and use of accountability data to internal staff, school districts, and Florida College System institutions.
• Develops technical assistance workshops and training materials for districts and Florida College System institutions to assist districts in implementation and improvement of local industry certification initiatives.
• Develops and coordinates statewide technical assistance workshops on new and emerging certifications to meet industry demand.
• Responsible for the development annual summaries of performance on industry certification attainment.
• Responsible for the maintenance and development of industry certification and Credentials of Value associated Florida Administrative Codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The incumbent should have knowledge of federal program accountability requirements and educational program evaluation, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills. The role requires the ability to analyze and validate data, prepare clear visual reports, and apply rules and policies with accuracy. The incumbent will work both independently and as part of a team, while prioritizing multiple tasks and demonstrating effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two to Four years of professional experience in CTE or an equivalent role in workforce education.
• Four to six years of professional experience working in/with federal and/or state laws.
• Ability to travel 1-2 times a year.  
• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.
• Experience in creating and conducting training courses.
• Experience with public speaking
• Ability to provide work samples of writing skills for grammar, editing and communication review upon request.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

• Applicants who meet both the professional and educational experience.
• Applicants with direct experience in CTE program knowledge and data analysis.
• Applicants who complete application information and hire requirements listed in the advertisement to completion.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in Education or;
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Related work experience may not substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the advertised job description.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT (OR)

THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE HIRING OFFICE

Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

1. Higher Student Achievement
2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
3. Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
4. Quality Services

Florida Department of Education - Career and Adult Education

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

LEAVE INFORMATION: SMS/SES

• • Annual Leave - 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 - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of initial appointment.

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, contracted 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, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT

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 Selective Service website.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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.