TRAINING AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT - 80036276

Requisition No: 864181 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: TRAINING AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT - 80036276

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80036276 

Salary:  $2,332.72 biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2025 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION

Location: Tallahassee

Contact Person: Minnie Bishop, Director of Talent, Leadership, and Culture, (850) 717-2800

Salary $2,332.72 Bi-Weekly. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Learning Consultant Manager (LCM) for the Office of Talent, Leadership, and Culture (TLC). Serves as a subject matter expert for certification and instructional methods.

Supervises a team of instructors to include time and attendance, coaching, counseling, performance reviews, scheduling work, etc. Performs other personnel functions, such as interviewing, for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing needs.

Oversees all certification academies and field training officer course operations. Acts as a subject matter expert in officer development, curricula alignment with rule/policy, instructional method analysis, and strategic training initiatives. Performs program-related initiatives; benchmarking, data analysis, transcript administration, dashboard applications, needs assessments, surveys and project/strategic plans. Meets regularly with managers/administrators to establish future goals and identify specific training needs of the department and seeks out and utilizes opportunities to improve job knowledge and skills, and for professional development.

Prepares for and/or conducts training for certification and in-service training for juvenile justice professionals, to include but not limited to the following training programs: Probation/Detention/Residential/Seminole Sherriff Officer Certification, Florida General Instructor Techniques, Field Training Officer, Suicide Prevention Train the Trainer, Community Assessment Tool (CAT), Youth Empowered Success (YES) Plans, teambuilding, retreats, and other requested trainings. Coordinates associated remediation efforts.

Maintain the statewide annual training calendar within the agency. Ensures that all instructor-led courses have an identified facilitator/instructor, date, time, and location.  Serve, communicate, and relay pertinent information in a timely manner to include but not limited to scheduling, calendar preparation, writing correspondences, roster management and program area interface.

Acts as a liaison for probation, detention, and providers in planning meetings to evaluate and construct a plan for supporting training needs statewide. Makes recommendations and implement improvements, including technology-based tools, process improvements, and technical assistance needs statewide.

Conducts statistical analysis of certification and certification maintenance outcomes. Produces monthly reports to assist the administration and partners in strategic planning and identification of process improvement needs. Participate in TLC’s existing and emerging projects, such as statute and rule revisions, climate survey, and other initiatives. Serve as a training expert and consultant and provide training-related assistance as identified and requested. Maintain working knowledge of DJJ policies and procedures.

Assist in the development and review of training materials, both instructor-led and on the DJJ learning management system. Research literature and materials to augment/update curricula. Maintain and provide accurate and timely training records to include evaluation summaries of all classes.  Prepares necessary reports and training records in an accurate and timely manner. Prepares, operates, and maintains audio/visual equipment during training sessions.  Prepares necessary reports and training records in an accurate and timely manner. Prepares, operates, and maintains audio/visual equipment during training sessions.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, database management, and internet search methods.

Knowledge of probation and detention rule/policy.

Knowledge of personnel rules and guidelines.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.

Knowledge of varied instructional methods.

Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of adult learning.

Familiarity with the Department’s certification process.

Experience conducting various types of interviews. 

Experience in Probation or Detention Services.

Experience in conflict management.

Supervisory experience.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to provide clear and precise directions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 

Ability to professionally interact with both internal and external customers in a tactful, courteous and effective manner.

Ability to record, collect, evaluate and analyze data. 

Ability to work independently by planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments. 

Ability to listen effectively.

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Ability to travel throughout the state.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to assess training needs.

Ability to gather and organize data into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

A minimum of Three (3) years of management experience.

A mimimum of Five (5) years of instructional experience with adult students.

Must have a valid Driver's Licnese and be able to travel.

Department Approved Instructor Techniques Certified.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Ability to coordinate events and/or meetings.

Ability to organize and plan.

Experience developing tracking tools.

Experience with SharePoint.

Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.

Experience in Probation or Detention Services.

Current or prior officer certification (Juvenile Probation Officer or Juvenile Detention Officer).

Knowledge of Department Field Training Officer (FTO) process.

Knowledge of the Department certification standards.

SPECIAL NOTES

Incomplete Candidate Profiles will not be accepted. Please make sure that all parts of the profile are complete and accurate.  ‘See Resume’ is not an acceptable response, and all periods of employment and non-employment should be included with correct end of employment dates.

All perspective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-verify (Employment Eligibility). 

When identified on a position description, a valid driver's license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver's license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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.