Requisition No: 870558 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48000475

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48000475 

Salary:  $54,000 - $58,000 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2026 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Career and Adult Education

Bureau of Standards, Benchmarks and Frameworks  

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Position Title: Program Specialist IV – (CS)

Salary Range: $54,000 – $58,000

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:

Lee Chipps-Walton, 850-245-9020

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position performs high-level assignments under the limited supervision of the Educational Consultant in the Career and Technical Education Services Section, Bureau of Standards, Benchmarks and Frameworks, Division of Career and Adult Education.    Position serves as the Industry Sector Specialist for Arts, A/V Technology & Communication; Information Technology; Additional CTE Programs/Courses.  Position also functions as a strategic liaison between education and industry partners. Responsibilities include the development, maintenance, alignment, and continuous improvement of Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum frameworks to ensure relevance, rigor, and responsiveness to workforce needs. The position functions as a facilitator, manages sector-related initiatives, conducts research and labor market analysis, facilitates stakeholder engagement, and provides technical guidance to educators and industry representatives. working collaboratively with school districts, state colleges, state agencies, and industry partners.

The role of this position involves managing the review process for curriculum and industry certifications which guarantee that students engage in progressive skill development and high-quality instructional practices that lead to gainful employment and post-secondary success.

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:

Curriculum Framework Development & Maintenance

• Program Review: Pursuant to s. 1004.92, F.S. and Rule 6A-6.0571, F.A.C., facilitate comprehensive reviews of CTE programs within the assigned Career Clusters to update requirements and learning objectives, ensuring they reflect high-quality instructional practices.
• Ensure Alignment: Guarantee that programs within a career pathway are vertically aligned, resulting in progressive skill development from secondary through postsecondary levels.
• Content Management: Maintain and update official program files and curriculum documents on the department website and CPalms.org.

Stakeholder Facilitation & Engagement

• Collaborate with Partners: Act as the primary liaison and facilitator for working groups comprised of district representatives, college faculty, state agencies, and subject matter experts.
• Build Consensus: Guide stakeholders through the framework revision process to ensure statewide consistency and buy-in.

Labor Market Alignment & Research

• Conduct Research: Actively research labor market trends, emerging technologies, and workforce needs within the Arts, A/V Tech, and IT sectors.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize labor market data to validate the need for new programs or the modification of existing ones, ensuring Florida students are prepared for high-demand careers.

Certification & Articulation

• Industry Certifications: Assist in the review and alignment of industry certifications to program performance metrics.
• Articulation Agreements: Support the development of articulation agreements that award college credit for earned industry certifications, streamlining the student journey.

Grant Management & Special Projects

• Special Projects: Coordinate and assist with the CTE portions of the US Presidential Scholars Program, Teacher of the Year, and instructional materials review.
• Grant Support: Assist in the administration and review of relevant CTE grants to support district and college programs.
• Other duties: Perform other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The Department seeks a strategic professional with specialized expertise in the Arts, A/V Technology, and Information Technology sectors to bridge the divide between workforce demands and educational programming. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to facilitate high-level collaboration among diverse stakeholders—including educators, state agencies, and industry partners—ensuring that curriculum frameworks are vertically aligned, rigorously maintained, and responsive to emerging labor market trends. We require a detail-oriented individual capable of navigating complex state statutes and certification processes while leveraging data-driven insights to foster student success and post-secondary employability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education:

• Four to six years of professional experience working in or with Career and Technical Education (CTE), curriculum development, or the Arts, A/V Technology, or Information Technology industry sectors. 
• Experience in creating, conducting, or facilitating professional training courses, working groups, or stakeholder meetings. 
• Experience with public speaking and presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to travel for statewide program reviews, stakeholder meetings, and conferences. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

• Applicants who meet both the professional and educational experience.
• Applicants who have direct experience in/with computer science, information technology, audio/video technology and film, journalism and broadcasting, performing arts, printing technology, telecommunications, and visual arts.
• 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, Career and Technical Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field can substitute for 4 years of direct experience.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or University in Education, Career and Technical Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field can substitute for 6 years of direct experience.

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

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

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

LEAVE INFORMATION: (CS)

• Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month.
• Sick Leave -. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month

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.

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.