<p>Requisition No: 884741 </p> <p>Agency: Department of Education</p> <p>Working Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE - 48003676</p> <p> Pay Plan: Career Service</p> <p>Position Number: 48003676 </p> <p>Salary:  $49,250.00 - $50,584.68 </p> <p>Posting Closing Date: 10/03/2026 </p> <p><strong>Total Compensation Estimator </strong><u><strong><a title="Total Compensation Estimator" href="https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tool</a></strong></u></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Florida Department of Education</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Division of Public Schools</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Office of Professional Practices Services </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Position Title: Program Specialist IV (CS)</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Salary Range: $49,250.00 - $50,584.68</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">OFFICE CONTACT:</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Amber Crum, 850-245-0438</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <h1 style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:black">JOB DESCRIPTION:</span></h1> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background-color:white">The incumbent in this works in the area related to the regulation of educator licensure; case management; data management; development and delivery of technical assistance programs concerned with these personnel matters. This position represents Professional Practices Services and serves as contact for districts, providing technical assistance to school districts, parents, students, the community, organizations and agencies. This technical assistance includes the enforcement and administration of Sections 1012.315, 1012.796, and 1012.56, F.S. and 6A-10.080 and 6A-10.081, F.A.C., Rules of the State Board of Education.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <h1 style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:black">DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></h1> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">(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:</p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Assists in the assessment of alleged unethical behavior against certified educators for legal sufficiency as defined in Sections 1012.796 and 1012.315, F.S.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Assists in the assessment of background history of applicants for a Florida Educator Certificate as defined in Sections 1012.56 and 1012.315, F.S.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Conducts all components of the investigative process including the preparation of documents relating to the adjudication of issues leading to the suspension, revocation, or denial of certificates or other disciplinary actions against certified educators; coordinates as necessary with counsel.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Participates in the staff review process; presents investigative results to staff review, consults with and advises the Commissioner of Education and the Department’s General Counsel regarding the finding of probable cause of no probable cause to seek disciplinary actions against certified educators or denial of applicants for a Florida Educator Certificate.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Assists with general office investigative responsibilities.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Ensure all data and benchmarks of a case are accurately maintained and recorded.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Assists in the training of new staff involved in investigations, including case writing, interviewing, travel and reporting to the Commissioner of Education.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Interprets criminal case documents or other administrative sanctions.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Ensure cases are processed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Compiles and drafts accurate and timely reports.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Maintains accurate records and properly documents confidential records, in both hard copy and electronic formats.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Assists in the creation, preparation, documentation, dissemination, filing and retention of documents and materials.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Conducts FDLE, DHSMV, and CCIS checks.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Responds to communications directed to the office.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Prepares and processes technical assistance documents.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#32363a">Performs other duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 54.75pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#31363a">MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS </span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#31363a"> </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Four (4) years of experience in teaching</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Four (4) years of experience of law enforcement</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Experience in working with children</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Valid Driver’s License</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to travel (2 weeks per month)</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 96.25pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <div class="WordSection1"> <p style="margin:0.0in 54.75pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Related work experience may not substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the advertised job description.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT:</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background-color:white">The Florida Department of Education Office of Professional Practices Services administers a state-level grievance process and plays and integral part in ensuring that appropriate disciplinary actions are taken against the certificate of an educator certified to teach in Florida. The Office of Professional Practices Services (PPS) investigates alleged misconduct by educators in Florida who hold an educator’s certificate and purses disciplinary actions against the certificates of educators found to have committed acts of misconduct. The PPS investigates when facts are presented which show a violation has occurred as provided in s. 1012.796, Florida Statutes, and defined by rules of the State Board of Education. Such facts provide the basis to further investigate whether the educator has broken the law or violated the Principles of Professional Conduct, which outline the standards of conduct expected of certified educators in Florida.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:</p> <ol style="margin-top:0.05pt;margin-bottom:1.0 E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.05pt 0.0in 1.0 E-4pt 3.55271 e-15px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Higher Student Achievement</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.55271 e-15px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.55271 e-15px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Skilled Workforce and Economic Development</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 3.55271 e-15px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Quality Services</span></li> </ol> <p style="margin:13.8pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><u><span style="color:blue">Florida Department of Education </span></u></p> <h3 style="margin:13.8pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-style:italic;text-decoration:underline">WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!</h3> </div> <p style="margin:0.0in 96.25pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><em><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></u></em></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">State Group Insurance coverage options+</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 5.25pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">(<em>health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option</em>)</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.0 E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 11.0pt 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333">Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 16.4pt 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333">Student Loan Forgiveness Program (<em>Eligibility required</em>)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 6.65pt 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333">Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 96.25pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.0 E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (</span><a href="http://www.myfrs.com/"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0562c1">www.myfrs.com</span></em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">)</span></a></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="list-style:none;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333">Annual and Sick Leave Benefits</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="list-style:none;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333">Flexible Spending Accounts</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="list-style:none;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333">Ongoing comprehensive training provided</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <div class="WordSection1"> <ul style="margin-top:3.95pt;margin-bottom:1.0 E-4pt"> <li style="list-style:none;margin:3.95pt 0.0in 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> <ul style="margin-top:3.95pt;margin-bottom:1.0 E-4pt"> <li style="margin:3.95pt 0.0in 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333">Career Growth                                                           </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333">* Highly skilled, professional environment</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:2.55pt 0.0in 1.0 E-4pt 5.25pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="color:#333333">*</span></em><span style="color:#333333">Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits</span></p> <p style="margin:1.35pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt">For a more complete list of benefits, visit </span></em><a href="http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0562c1">www.mybenefits.myflorida.com</span></em><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext">.</span></em></a></p> </div> <p style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></em></span></p> <div class="WordSection2"> <ul style="margin-top:0.7pt;margin-bottom:1.0 E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.7pt 42.5pt 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We care about the success of our employees.</span></em></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves.</span></em></li> </ul> <span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><br></span> <ul style="margin-top:0.7pt;margin-bottom:1.0 E-4pt"> <li style="list-style:none;margin:0.7pt 0.0in 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> <ul style="margin-top:0.7pt;margin-bottom:1.0 E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.7pt 0.0in 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We care about the success of our clients.</span></em></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em> </em></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.0 E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 51.7pt 1.0 E-4pt 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.</span></em></li> </ul> </div> <p style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></em></span></p> <div class="WordSection3"> <p style="margin:0.3pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">LEAVE INFORMATION: <span style="color:black">(CS)</span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.0 E-4pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 18.6pt 1.0 E-4pt 48.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Annual Leave - </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 18.35pt 1.0 E-4pt 48.0px;line-height:96%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:96%">Sick Leave </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:96%">-. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <h1 style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-decoration:underline">BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT</h1> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.25in 0.0in 0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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. <u><span style="color:#ed0000">No applicant</span></u><span style="color:#ed0000"> <u>for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2</u> <u>screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department.</u> </span>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</p> </div> <p style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></span></p> <p style="margin:3.95pt 18.5pt 1.0 E-4pt 0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.</p> <p style="margin:3.95pt 18.5pt 1.0 E-4pt 0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <h1 style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-decoration:underline">SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT</h1> <p style="margin:0.0in 18.45pt 0.0in 0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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. <strong>Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.</strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">For more information, please visit the <u><span style="color:blue">Selective Service website</span></u>.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <h1 style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-decoration:underline">SPECIAL NOTE</h1> <p style="margin:0.0in 11.75pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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.</p> <h1 style="margin:12.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;text-decoration:underline">APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS</h1> <p style="margin:1.1pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:13.8pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Application Information:</p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:14.65pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#ed0000">Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.</span></li> <li style="line-height:14.65pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:</span> <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:14.3pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Any position held by a State of Florida Agency</span></li> <li style="line-height:13.8pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Any position held by a Florida University</span></li> <li style="line-height:13.8pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All periods of employment from high school graduation</span></li> <li style="line-height:13.8pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All periods of current or prior unemployment</span></li> <li style="line-height:13.8pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*</span></li> <li style="line-height:13.8pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Any Education</span></li> <li style="line-height:13.8pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Any Volunteer Experience</span></li> <li style="line-height:13.8pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Your resume and application must match</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 18.25pt 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">*<strong>Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed </strong>– 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.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 18.35pt 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">It is <u>unacceptable</u> to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 18.4pt 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 18.4pt 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:13.2pt 0.0in 0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:13.8pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Hiring Information and Requirements:</p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 18.35pt 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 18.2pt 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If claiming <u><span style="color:blue">Veteran’s Preference</span></u>, the candidate <strong><u>MUST</u> </strong>attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 18.25pt 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If claiming <u><span style="color:blue">Right to First Interview</span></u>, the candidate <strong><u>MUST</u> </strong>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.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 18.4pt 0.0in 0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">NOTE: <em>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.</em></span></p> <h2 style="margin:0.0in 18.5pt 0.0in 0.0in;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287</h2> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></strong></p><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  </strong>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 <a href="http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545">here</a>.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. </p>