OPS TRAINING SPECIALIST I - 67980018

Requisition No: 827939 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: OPS TRAINING SPECIALIST I - 67980018

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 67980018 

Salary:  $17.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/07/2024 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

 POSITION: Training Specialist I - Other Personal Services (OPS)

POSITION’S LOCATION: State Office – Tallahassee, FL

POSITION NUMBER: 67980018

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and supports for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

SALARY RANGE

$35,360.00 Annually                        $17.00 Hourly

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities are required to demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service. This includes, but is not limited to, always acting in a responsive, professional, courteous manner with the employees, customers, and public we serve at all times.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

This is a professional position responsible for all activities associated with the implementation and support of the Agency’s Human Resources training programs. This position will require travel. Responsibilities associated with this position are:

Develop and assist with, the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of online and classroom training programs and products.

Design, edit, update, and organize new and existing training courses and materials on various platforms.

Develop prepare, and organize training materials, reports, surveys, and other applicable resources.

Schedule and coordinate the logistics of training events (scheduling, book venues, equipment, record keeping). Disseminate information relating to upcoming training and development.

Facilitate training as assigned.

Complete data entry on training programs.

Conduct audits of training records in the Learning Management System (LMS).

Ensure that staff comply with mandatory trainings and provide ongoing assessment of training completion status.

Provide technical support for instructors and users of the Learning Management System (LMS).

Works on special projects and other assignments and/or performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to:

• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to prioritize and complete complex work assignments.
• Ability to use and manage learning management system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to create computer-based trainings and electronic assessments.
• Ability to think creatively and offer innovative solutions.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze training data.
• Ability to develop and prepare training materials and reports.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation.
• Ability to travel.

Demonstrate Skills in:

• Demonstrates skills in training program development.
• Demonstrates skills in planning and organization.
• Demonstrates skills in communication.
• Demonstrates skills in data gathering and analysis.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of learning management systems.   
• Knowledge of training methodologies and adult learning theories.
• Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft applications and other required computer software applications.
• Knowledge and proficiency in using training development tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of instructional methodologies for adult learners.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or its equivalent. 
• Valid driver’s license or other efficient means of transportation and willing to travel to different locations throughout the state for work purposes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROFILE COMPLETION

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year, to qualify for this position. 

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but these will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

RETIREE NOTICE

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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.  Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.
Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

All applicants should complete the online application process.  If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at 1-877-562-7287. 

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

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.