TRAINING SUPERVISOR - 72001877

Requisition No: 874318 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: TRAINING SUPERVISOR - 72001877

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72001877 

Salary:  $74,000 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2026 

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Training Supervisor
Division of State Purchasing
State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Training Supervisor serves as a supervisor and lead instructor on the training team within the Bureau of Professional Development and Communications. This role mentors and supports direct reports to coordinate and deliver all instructor-led training offered by the Division. Such training may be related to, but not limited to, topics including procurement, contract management, contract negotiation, and project management. The incumbent will be responsible for communicating effectively with the Chief of Professional Development and Communications and the other team within the Bureau to improve the Division’s training offerings. Additionally, the Training Supervisor will be responsible for regularly acting as an instructor for classes offered by the Division as well as acting as a back-up instructor for classes assigned instructors are unable to deliver.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Experience supervising and leading a team. 
•    Ability to demonstrate ownership over respective team, work product. 
•    Ability to conduct oversight of the training program. 
•    Knowledge of best practices for instructional delivery, instructional methodologies for adult learners. and learner interaction.
•    Experience using presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Products and webinar platforms and tools.
•    Ability to provide exceptional customer service using various media methods.
•    Knowledge of professional development media and delivery options (instructor-led, virtual, interactive web-based, self-study, and assessment products).
•    Knowledge of public procurement, contract management, and contract negotiation.
•    Knowledge of public records law.
•    Skill in written and verbal communication.
•    Skill in public speaking and drafting presentations.
•    Ability to prioritize assigned tasks.
•    Ability to interact effectively with others and maintain working relationships.
•    Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.
•    Ability to travel overnight. 
•    Ability to lift boxes/materials that may weigh over 30 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Two years of experience instructing or facilitating classes using a variety of delivery methods.
•    At least one year of experience supervising and leading a team. 
•    Experience delivering excellent customer service.
•    Knowledge of State of Florida purchasing statutes and rules.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a business-or-related field.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of Chapter 287 or Chapter 215, Florida Statutes. 
•    Certification as a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM), Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN), and Project Management Professional (PMP). 

The Division of State Purchasing’s Mission:
The Division of State Purchasing is a customer-focused team of experts that fosters collaboration and innovation to provide commodities and services to the State of Florida. As Florida’s public procurement leader, State Purchasing educates, provides resources, and partners with government entities and vendors to deliver strategic value and achieve successful outcomes. State Purchasing is driven by its passion to serve those who serve Florida, promoting fair and open competition while considering the impact to Floridians first. 

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Interim Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.