PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48000375

PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - Salary Range: $54,000 - $69,000Location: Tallahassee/Turlington BuildingOffice Contact: Kathryn Wheeler, Job DescriptionThis position is for the Apprenticeship Program Coordinator and acts as the manager of data and communications for the Office of Apprenticeship. The person in this position is expected to perform highly responsible data reporting and field communications coordination pertaining to Registered Apprenticeship and Registered Preapprenticeship. This position requires excellent communication skills in dealing with the public, program sponsors and team members.Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:The Apprenticeship Program Coordinator supports the expansion, promotion and effective administration of Registered Apprenticeship and Preapprenticeship programs throughout Florida.This position provides technical assistance to employers and sponsors, coordinates apprenticeship data and reporting systems, and promotes apprenticeship as a workforce development strategy across industry sectors.Minimum QualificationsTwo to six years of professional experience working in workforce education or data reporting.

Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.Working for the State of Florida has benefits! State Group Insurance coverage options, Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year, Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required), Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities), Retirement plan options, including employer contributions, Annual and Sick Leave Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Ongoing comprehensive training provided, Career Growth, Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits, Highly skilled, professional environment.For a more complete list of benefits, visit 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.

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.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 (CS), 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.Special Note: Please note that this position requires an on-site schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework is not available for this role.