Requisition No: 870850 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003605

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48003605 

Salary:  56,100.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/04/2026 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Instructional Materials and Library Media

Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support

Location: Turlington Building

Position Title: Program Specialist IV - 48003605 (CS)

Salary Range: $50,100.00 - $60,000.00

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:

Erica Hooker, 850-245-7806

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position performs advanced-level work under the limited supervision of the Educational Program Director-DOE, Office of Instructional Materials and Library Media section in the Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support, Division of Public Schools. This position is responsible for the coordination of one or more state adoption cycles and works within the bureau regarding state adoption cycles, tracks reports, plans and certifications of district compliance, provides technical assistance to publishers of instructional materials and districts, and assists with planning, coordinating and facilitating the training of state expert reviewers of instructional materials bid for adoption and state-wide professional learning.

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:

• Attendance at work is an essential job function.
• Assist in the implementation of a sound program in Solid Waste Education to include creation, distribution, and training using the “Solid Choices” materials.
• Represent the Department on all interagency committees concerned with protection and education on the environment.
• Provides leadership and coordination in ways to compliment the implementation of the Sunshine State Standards.
• Assists in the development and implementation of state curricular initiatives.
• Provides leadership and technical assistance to district and department personnel on instructional programs, research, innovations, materials and strategies related to solid waste/environmental education.
• Assists in the implementation of school improvement activities statewide.
• Plans, develops, organizes and conducts staff development activities.
• Participates in the activities of professional organizations as they relate to state leadership responsibilities.
• Assists appropriate agencies in the development, dissemination, distribution and implementation of programs and materials designed for solid waste/environmental education.
• Manages the budget support for solid waste/environmental education within the Department and that going to the Regional Service Projects.
• Interpret, in concert with the Department, any laws and rules applicable to Solid Waste/Environmental Education and communicates to stakeholders.
• Perform the duties necessary to support the work of the Assistance Plus team assigned to as evidenced by increased student performance at currently identified F schools.
• Performs other duties as required

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function.

Organizational skills and the ability to multitask are key to completing the duties and responsibilities of this position. Since this position travels and presents at conferences as well as provides training on a needed basis, the prospective applicant needs to be able to travel and is comfortable presenting to people and training new staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 4 (four) years direct experience working in education or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

• Knowledge of database use such as Access and SQL,
• Knowledge of school reform policies and procedures, curriculum frameworks, Florida Standards.
• Effective communication strategies, technology, and other state mandated initiatives.
• Able to communicate clearly; disseminate consistent, accurate, and timely information on legislation and State Board of Education rules.
• Proficiency in instructional design software.
• Skilled in public speaking

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

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

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in Education

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 EDUATION MISSION STATEMENT (OR)

THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE HIRING OFFICE

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.

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. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
• 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.