PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - DOE - 48001616

Requisition No: 853319 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - DOE - 48001616

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48001616 

Salary:  $50,000 - $55,000 

Posting Closing Date: 06/06/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Career and Adult Education

Tallahassee Turlington Building

Program Specialist IV - DOE (CS)

Salary Range: $50,000-55,000

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:

Dr. Claudia Campagnola (850) 245-9081

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Based upon assignment of responsibility by the Senior Education Policy Director for Funding and Budget Development of the Division of Career and Adult Education, this position supports the implementation of budgetary policies for local career, technical and adult education programs. This position will coordinate, administer and/or evaluate state and federal funding for career, technical and adult education programs in the state. The position will utilize project management planning methods that details applicable goals, timelines, associated costs, milestones, deliverables, processes to be used, communications and outreach efforts.

*This position is not approved for telework and must report to the location listed above.

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:

• The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. 
• The employee must interact courteously with others.
• Responsible for assisting with the implementation of the Career and Technical Education State Plan, evaluation of programs, services and activities to carry out under the Carl D. Perkins Act, with a focus on innovative strategies to meet the emerging workforce needs of Florida. 
• Responsible for the implementation of the Adult Education State Plan and ensure that local providers are implementing English Literacy and Civics Education services in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Responsible for providing Technical Assistance to local recipients on how to implement and carry out programs, services and activities related to Career and Technical Education, Adult Education, and the state’s goals for accelerating post-secondary credential attainment.
• Responsible for implementation activities related to the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant, if funded by the Legislature. This includes serving as the certified contract manager for projects, monitoring grantees’ compliance with program requirements through review, analysis, and processing of financial and program deliverables,
• Assists with implementation on policy activities related to accountability, performance measurement, data integrity, and funding/budgeting for workforce education programs.
• Provides technical assistance to the District Adult and Technical Center Directors for the grant implementation and other funding projects.
• Assists with updating and maintaining the division’s business rules and standard operating procedures related to budget and finance.
• Assists in the creation of funding models for the equitable and performance-based distribution of state and federal resources to local providers.
• Analyzes funding data for career/technical and adult education programs to assist in improving these programs and to improve the integrity of collected and reported data.
• Prepares funding plans and assists with audit responses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The Division of Career and Adult Education is looking for a highly qualified and experienced individual who can assist to develop and implement budgetary policies for local career, technical and adult education programs. This individual will coordinate, administer and/or evaluate state and federal funding for career, technical and adult education programs in the state.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of working experience in a professional office environment.
• Advanced working knowledge and experience using Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, and SharePoint.
• Ability to obtain, hold, and maintain an active Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification.

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.