State of Florida - Department of Education

Requisition No: 844646 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003664

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48003664 

Salary: $49,584.67-$52,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/01/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Public Schools

Bureau Federal Education Programs

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Program Specialist IV

Salary Range: $49,700.00-$52,00.00

Bureau of Federal Education Programs Mission Statement

The Bureau of Federal Educational Programs provides technical assistance, program support and monitoring to local educational agencies that will lead to improved academic achievement outcomes for students who are disadvantaged, migrant, neglected, delinquent, at-risk, or homeless; or in rural and low-income schools.

Bureau of Federal Education Programs

Office Contact

Brooke Clark, 850-245-5160

Job Description

This highly professional position is responsible for providing technical assistance for program/school improvement and monitoring school district and state agency programs to facilitate the increase of student achievement, the review of project applications/amendments, assist in the interpretation of appropriate federal/state laws, regulations, policies and procedures as related to educational disadvantaged and at-risk students in assigned regions. Employee’s time and effort are assigned to a dedicated function as is indicated on the monthly payroll.

• This position is not approved for telework and must report to the location listed above.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Bureau of Federal Educational Programs (BFEP) and local educational agencies (LEAs) in implementing all aspects of the Title I, Part A (TIPA) program as prescribed in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Assist school districts in improving and increasing student academic achievement at all levels for educationally disadvantaged and at-risk students.
• Participate in the development of program goals and objectives for the Bureau; recommend, implement, and administer methods and procedures to enhance the effectiveness of TIPA program processes, as appropriate to achieve the overall mission and vision of the Bureau.
• Serve as primary liaison to assigned LEAs throughout the state on all matters that relate to program implementation and activities.
• Provide training to ensure LEAs comply with requirements of the Title I Program as prescribed under the ESSA as well as assisting the district with meeting performance outcomes that increase student achievement.
• Review the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data; develop, write, edit, and present comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports and evaluations.
• Review program applications and amendments by the timeline established by the Department.
• Conduct evidence-based program monitoring activities to ensure LEAs comply with provisions of ESSA and assist with producing evidence-based monitoring reports.
• Provide ongoing and timely technical assistance to LEAs to ensure compliance with all ESSA program requirements.
• Coordinate with other federal programs to improve teaching and learning for students attending Title I schools.
• Participate in professional learning and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

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. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. 
• Knowledge of state travel and purchase order system. 
• Ability to accurately prepare travel authorizations, travel reimbursement, and requisition for purchase in a timely manner. 
• Ability to make travel and hotel accommodations for bureau personnel and department contract personnel. 
• Knowledge of proper grammar and spelling of the English language. 
• Ability to type letters, perform mail merge function, construct tables and construct labels in word. 
• Knowledge of how to organize and schedule meetings. 
• Ability to organize materials for large mail outs, ability to operate fax machine, copiers and printers. 
• Ability to diagnose and evaluate minor operation malfunctions on fax machine, copiers and printers.

Qualification Section:

• You do not have to use all three qualification options. These are examples of the options you have.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of professional experience working with federal education programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.
• Ability to provide work samples of writing skills for grammar, editing and communication review.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferences will be given to applicants who have excellent writing skills and experience working in the Statewide Travel Management System (STMS).

Educational Substitutions

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

• 4 years of direct work experience OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in Education.

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, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, 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: (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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

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.

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. 

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