Requisition No: 869808 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48000823

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48000823 

Salary:  $50,584.67 - $55,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/23/2026 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Career and Adult Education

Bureau of Grants Administration and Compliance

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Position Title: Program Specialist IV- (CS)

Salary Range: $50,584.67 - $55,000.00

***ANTICIPATED VACANCY***

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:

Marcy Sieg, (850) 245-9026

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position functions to process requests for proposals, requests for applications, project applications, invoices, amendments, performance reports, project fiscal review and monitoring, data management, project review and revision, award notification, serves as a liaison with the Bureau of Grants Management and other applicable entities, and provides all technical assistance to the field in relation to funding, the grant process, and applicant training. 

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:

• Evaluation of Pre-approvals and Requests for Proposals
• Monitor award notifications
• Provide applicant technical assistance
• Perform webinars and trainings
• Conduct project reviews and make recommendations for approval
• Maintain direct contact with applicants to ensure grant accuracy
• Responsible for creating Carl D. Perkins grant review process checklist and team training
• Perform secondary peer review of Career and Technical Student Organization State Leadership grant’s invoices
• Conduct program review
• Access performance reports and accountability
• Facilitate invoice management and payment process
• Work with Comptroller and Bureau of Grants Management
• Conduct desk audits program compliance monitoring based on reporting
• Manage Adult Education Performance and Fiscal reconciliation processes
• Compile and compute budget allocations
• Maintain Personnel Activity Reports
• Provide current accurate reports
• Assist with the development of an operational procedures manual
• Assist with the annual budget reconciliation statement for federal grant expenditures.
• Performs other related work as assigned

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to manage multiple Career and Adult Education grant programs. The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and committed to providing excellent customer service while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. Responsibilities include evaluating pre-approvals and requests for proposals, monitoring award notifications, providing technical assistance to applicants, and conducting webinars and program reviews. The role also involves developing grant review checklists and team training, facilitating invoice management and payment processes, and overseeing fiscal and performance reporting, including budget reconciliation. The successful candidate will maintain direct communication with applicants to ensure grant compliance and support the effective administration of the division’s Career and Adult Education grants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three or more years of relevant experience in grants, contracts, or project management.
• Proficient in creating formulas, sorting, and filtering data in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple competing tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferences will be given to applicants who have excellent writing and communication skills.
• A current Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) license or a willingness to obtain this license within the first six months of employment.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

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

• A bachelor’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

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.