PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48000679

Hiring Information and Requirements

• 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
  • 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.

  Qualifications

  • 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.

  Office Contact

  Monica Garmon, 850-245-0502

  Job Duties

  • Performing site visits to eligible Florida private schools accepting students within the McKay, Gardiner and Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program(s)
  • Knowledgeable about laws related to private schools and the state scholarship programs
  • Aid in answering questions from the public related to private schools and communicate with private schools on how to register with the Department and submit the annual survey
  • Log, track and follow-up appropriately on all private school inquiries submitted to the office. This includes making recommendations for action to the Accountability Manager
  • Responsible for working with the Accountability Manager and the Office of General Counsel on the administrative complaint process as related to scholarship eligible private schools subsequent to site visits
  • Communicate professionally and timely with other office staff the status of schools
  • Cookordinate responses as related to external correspondence regarding the scholarship programs and private schools, including Corr Flow emails
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

  Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education

  • Three years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Preference will be given to applicants who have knowledge of laws, rules, policies and procedures relating to K-12 educational programs.
  • An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of experience.

  Benefits

  • *State Group Insurance coverage options+
  • * Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
  • * 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)
  • * Ongoing comprehensive training provided
  • * Career Growth
  • * Highly skilled, professional environment
  • * Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

  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.

  Leave Information

  • 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

  Additional Information

  • For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
  • We care about the success of our employees. We care about the success of our clients. We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves. A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.
  • Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee

  Address

  Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399

  Contact Information

  (877) 562-7287

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  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.