Program Specialist

Requisition No: 880087 Agency: Department of Education Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48000333 Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support Position Title: Program Specialist IV – (CS) Salary Range: $50,584.67 - $60,000.00 Minimum Salary: Typically hired at the minimum salary. Advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months. The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. 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 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. 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. JOB DESCRIPTION This position performs advanced level work under the limited supervision of the Educational Program Director-DOE, Office of Mathematics and Sciences 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/federal grant programs and works closely with the Office of Grants Management and Project Supports regarding grant processing, reporting and compliance, financial awards, obligations and expenditures. 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: Support Duties and Responsibilities Assists and collaborates with agency or interagency personnel in the design and development of K-12 resources and strategies for implementation of instruction at the state and district levels. Assists in the development, implementation and support of state curricular initiatives such as the Course Code Directory, Florida’s state academic standards, virtual instructional provider reviews, Florida’s Value-Added Models and instructional materials adoption. Assists in the implementation of projects or initiatives led by interagency bureaus and teams including, but not limited to, the Division of Early Learning, Bureau of School Improvement, the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition and the Bureau of K-12 Student Assessment. Oversee the fidelity and implementation of benchmarks-aligned, high-quality instruction. Ensures department compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Program Specific Duties and Responsibilities Plans, develops, organizes, and conducts professional learning activities related to computer science and science education at the state and district levels. Participates in professional learning for the enhancement of essential skills and content related to the Office of Mathematics and Sciences. Maintains files and documentation; generate appropriate responses to information requests. Provides leadership and coordination in the development, revision and/or implementation of state academic standards in computer science and science education. Provides leadership and technical assistance to district and department personnel on instructional support, research, innovations, resources and strategies related to computer science and science education. Assists appropriate agencies in the development, dissemination, distribution and implementation of Florida state academic standards and resources for computer science and science education at the district and state levels. Consults with and advises assessment personnel in the development of assessment materials related to computer science and science education. Oversees one or more state/federal grant programs and works closely with the bureau’s Office of Grants Management and Project Supports regarding grant processing, reporting and compliance, financial awards, obligations and expenditures. Provides technical assistance to grantees throughout the grant process. State Policy Implementation Duties and Responsibilities Assists in the development and implementation of Florida State Board of Education Rules related to computer science and science and any necessary documents. Assists department personnel through bill analysis of draft legislation as assigned by the Florida Legislature. Prepares written reports or briefings on educational issues. Additional Duties and Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Position may require in state and out of state travel MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or Equivalent 4 (four) years direct experience working in education or related field. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of legislation, Florida Statute, Florida State Board of Education rules, school reform policies, instructional support, Florida state academic standards, FDOE initiatives, and effective communication strategies. Knowledgeable and skilled at grant processing, reporting and compliance, financial awards, obligations and expenditures. Ability to gather, analyze and organize information into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Adobe, webinars, online survey tools, and cloud-based applications EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTIONS SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in Education can substitute for 4 years of direct experience 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. Attendance is an essential function. WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS! State Group Insurance coverage options: health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options. Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( ). Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year. Annual and Sick Leave Benefits. Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required). Flexible Spending Accounts. Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities). Highly skilled, professional environment. 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. 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. CONTACT FOR ASSISTANCE For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr