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PROGRAM SPECIALIST III-DOE-SES

My Florida Corp Defunct, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318


PROGRAM SPECIALIST III-DOE-SES - 48003271

Date: Oct 15, 2024

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Requisition No: 838856

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST III-DOE-SES - 48003271

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48003271

Salary: $44,060.11 - $51,864.00

Posting Closing Date: 12/02/2024

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Florida Department of Education

Office of K-12 School Choice

Location: Turlington Building, Tallahassee, Florida

Position Title: Program Specialist III-DOE-SES

Salary Range: $44,060.11 - $51,864.00

The mission of the Office of K-12 School Choice (https://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/) is to support quality public and private educational choice programs by providing information and assistance to promote successful outcomes for students, families, institutions, and communities.

Office Contact

Office of K-12 School Choice, (850) 245-0502

Job Description/Duties & Responsibilities

The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The employee must interact courteously with others. The employee's performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect the productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance at work is an essential job function. Additionally, the employee will be responsible for:

Review the financial audits of charter schools to determine whether the school must develop a financial corrective action plan with its district sponsors.

Initiate the corrective action plan process for charter schools and act as an intermediary between schools and districts regarding this process.

Monitor the process whereby charter schools in need of academic correction have provided and are implementing plans to districts.

Assist with the development of technical assistance papers for the tasks described above.

Assist the Education Policy Director and Charter Schools Director with the management of state contracts, as they pertain to the legislative appropriation various entities receive.

Supervise or assist with projects as assigned by the Charter Schools Director or the Education Policy Director.

The employee will perform other duties as assigned.

This role is not eligible for telework and requires an 8 hour workday between the hours of 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Who We're Looking For

This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual who can independently prioritize tasks and requires minimal supervision. The ideal candidate must possess strong professional communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to engage effectively with diverse individuals through email and in-person interactions.

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of computer software including applications (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to independently plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

Ability to compile, organize and analyze data

Ability to prepare, clear, concise and accurate records and reports

Ability to communicate and deal with people effectively

Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines

Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures

Ability to understand and apply Florida Statutes and FDOE rules and policies

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferences will be given to applicants who have excellent communication skills and experience working with financial audits, budgets, and contracts.

Educational Substitutions

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for four years of budget or grant experience.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first:

Any and all State of Florida jobs

Any and all Florida University jobs

All periods of employment from high school graduation

Periods of unemployment

Gaps 3 months or more*

Education

Volunteer Experience

Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.

*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.

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

If claiming Veteran’s Preference (https://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/130394/809960/2017-004AdministrationofVeterans) , candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).

If claiming Right to First Interview (https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=60L-33.004&Section=0) , candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

State Group Insurance coverage options+

(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

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

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.

LEAVE INFORMATION (SES):

+ + Annual Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are be credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of initial appointment.

Sick Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of initial appointment.

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. No applicant for a designated position will be employed 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, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. For more information, please visit the Social Security website (https://www.ssa.gov/) .

Selective Services System (SSS)

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. For more information, please visit the Selective Service website (https://www.sss.gov/) .

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.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee