TRAINING AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT - 42005682

Requisition No: 836771 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: TRAINING AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT - 42005682

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005682 

Salary:  $52,859.82 - $58,145.62 

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2024 

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TRAINING AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT
 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
 

FOOD NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:
 

Craig Clemmer (850) 617-7415
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional experience in training, education, staff development, or a division-specific program area or
 

A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience or
 

Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
 

Require possession of a valid Driver License.
 

Please Note: There will be a numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration.
 

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 
 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***
 

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
 

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
   

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 

Must be willing to obtain additional training appropriate to job functions.
 

Occasional travel required.
 

Actual hours of work shift will be established by supervisor and based on providing departmental coverage for established business hours.

NOTES:

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience with Blackboard.
 

JOB DUTIES:
 

General:  Serves primarily as a designer for online learning projects, using instructional design principles.  Provides instructional and curriculum design in e-learning projects, training programs, and support services for the division and its stakeholders using technology to improve the administration and operation of the federal nutrition programs under the division’s oversight.
 

Advances the development of technology-enhanced curriculum in online instructional programs.  Designs and produces learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, animation and multimedia to support learning and professional development standards. Coordinates the design, development, and implementation of online courses and programs in collaboration with division subject matter experts (SME).
 

Supports the implementation and maintenance of the division’s learning management system (LMS).  Installs, configures and maintains software and courseware.  Uses emerging educational technologies to develop alternative assessment strategies to integrate into course development to an advanced level using rapid e-learning tools (i.e., Articulate, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.) to include interactive elements such as audio, video, quizzes, and scenarios. Uses images and design principles to enhance the content of courses. 
 

Facilitates the planning, coordination and implementation of workshops and trainings in the use of educational technologies for staff. Evaluates current instructional technologies and communicates appropriate recommendations to the program director. Arranges and schedules demonstrations and workshops by vendors that focus on new technologies.  Maintains curriculum updates and projects/manages timelines for multiple, complex projects.
 

Identifies trends, gathers and analyzes data, recommends standards, and implements educational technology development plans. Assesses the instructional effectiveness of course designs and participate in continuous improvement efforts. Prepares materials, manuals, and technical documentation for training. Develops and implements methodologies to assess training. Researches literature and materials to plan curricula.  Maintains current knowledge in the field of instructional design.
 

Works with the offices, sections and bureaus throughout the division regarding educational technology implementations. Provides technical assistance to program sponsors, recipient agencies, and staff.
 

Assists with the emergency management functions of the division during disaster activations.  Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
 

• Knowledge of the theories of adult learning and training.
• Knowledge of research design techniques.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of the instructional design process and development of computer-based training.
• Skill in using eLearning software such as LMS365, Articulate, Captivate or Power Point to develop courseware.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and specialized design software (Articulate, Captivate, Photoshop, Storyline, etc.)
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to design and conduct research studies.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to design and conduct training programs.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to coordinate research and training programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain a resource for training data.
• Ability to appropriate standard operating procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct program activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.