PROGRAM SPECIALIST II-DOE - 48000524

Requisition No: 843043 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST II-DOE - 48000524

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48000524 

Salary:  Salary: $39,320.81-$59,320.81 

Posting Closing Date: 12/25/2024 

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Florida Department of Education
Bureau of Educator Certification
LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE Program Specialist II– CS Advertisement for Multiple Positions
 Position Number: 48000524, 48001648, 48003587
Salary: $39,320.81-$59,320.81
  CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY
 

The purpose of Florida educator certification is to support the academic achievement of our students by assuring that our educators are professionally qualified for highly effective instruction. Florida educators must be certified to teach in our public schools and in many of our private schools. Educators include classroom teachers, school administrators, and other support professionals, such as guidance counselors and media specialists. The Bureau of Educator Certification (BEC) is committed to providing timely, accurate, and efficient services to all constituents. For more information, please visit the Bureau of Educator Certification webpage.
 
DESCRIPTION:
In this position, the candidate will serve as a certification evaluator to process credentials to determine eligibility for an educator’s certificate pursuant to Florida Statutes, State Board of Education Rules, and Department/Bureau policies covering all subject areas. In this capacity, you will assume critical responsibilities related to the implementation of the requirements of state laws specifically as defined by Florida Statues and State Board of Education Rules.

•    The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stress.
•    The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.

•    The employee must interact courteously with others.
 
General Responsibilities:
•    This position requires in-depth analytical skills, great attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and the ability to attain an acceptable rate of accurate production in a high-volume work environment.
•    This position requires familiarity with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules governing the educator certification process.

•    This position must assist with the intake of correspondence, applications, ensuring that all documents are accurately entered into the Bureau of Educators Certification database system as needed.

•    Attendance is an essential function of this position.
 
Specific Responsibilities:   
•    Ongoing training to obtain and retain knowledge of Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules.
•    Responsible for reviewing and evaluating credentials to determine eligibility for Endorsements and Temporary/Professional certificates.

•    Research and analysis of college programs and courses for applicability to meet specific educator certification requirements established in State Board of Education Rules.  
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Knowledge of Florida State Board of Education Rules and procedures governing issuance of Florida Educator Certificates.
•    Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
•    Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
•    Ability to communicate effectively verbally or in writing.
•    Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
•    Ability to develop, plan organize and coordinate work assignments using strong time-management skills.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
•    Ability to undertake complex and confidential assignments.
•    Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people.
•    Skill in operating computer software.

Required/Preferred Qualifications:
•    Strong knowledge of educator certification statutes and rules.
•    Experience with certification management systems.  
 
 
BENEFITS INFORMATION
Benefits information can be found at https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
•           State of Florida Retirement package –  www.myfrs.com
•           9 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Holiday annually
•           In-State Tuition Waivers
•           Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage (over 80% employer paid)
•           Basic Life Insurance Policy (State pays 80% of premium)
•           Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance Options
•           Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.
•           Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of annual leave credits per month.
•           Tax-Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available    
•           Tax-Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction
 
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. 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 Department. 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.
 
APPLICATION NOTES
Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
•           Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
•           Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
•           Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 
•           It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
•           Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
•           If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
•           If claiming Right to Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
•           All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.
Selective Services System (SSS)
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 SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
 

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.