Education and Training Specialist - 60034692 | Tallahassee, FL

Training Jobs are specialized programs or positions designed to provide individuals with the hands-on experience and knowledge necessary for a specific role or industry. These positions often blend instructional sessions with practical work tasks, providing a comprehensive learning environment. They can range from internships and apprenticeships to professional development courses. Key characteristics include structured learning curricula, mentorship from experienced professionals, and often, the potential for employment upon successful completion of the training program. Whether for recent graduates or career changers, Training Jobs offer a valuable stepping stone to full-time employment and skill mastery.

If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals, businesses and families across the state, the Florida Department of Revenue invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website. JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position within the Certification and Training team in

Property Tax Oversight. This position will assist in the administration of the Certification and Training team’s education program. This includes assisting with all training courses, organizing print and digital materials, a high volume of daily data entry, depositing of funds, procurement of supplies, maintenance of records, providing customer support and other special projects as necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Three years of professional experience in areas such as training, staff development, continuing education management, association membership management. Proficient experience in all Microsoft 365 applications. Proficient experience with the My Florida Marketplace procurement

system. Experience with a high volume of data entry Email and phone customer service experience High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.

PREFERENCES: Experience in Adobe Acrobat. Experience using Zoom. Experience maintaining e-files. Experience handling funds. Ability to communicate effectively. SPECIAL NOTES: This is a Tallahassee based position. The position schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00 a. m. – 5:00 p. m. Position is required to work in the office for 3 months before consideration of part-time telework eligibility. SALARY: $49,193.40 BENEFITS: Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW CONTACT INFORMATION: Sydney Cooke, (850) 617-xyz X, xyz X@ SCREENING DISCLAIMER: Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or e xperiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume. SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE SKILLS backs SMENT: If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills backssment to be considered for an interview.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints. REMINDER: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at http: //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 -xyz X). 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.

position that serves as the Research and Training Specialist for the Bureau of General Services.

This position independently performs complex administrative and consultative tasks providing training management guidance and coordination for bureau.

Development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive training program for the bureau and its customers. This includes facilitating, conducting, developing, and maintaining training resource materials. Confers with bureau management and other relevant external sources (such as the Department of Management Services/Financial Services) to determine training needs and develop training program goals. Attend meetings and seminars

to obtain information from all relevant sources to develop training resources to meet training program goals. Training materials will be developed and delivered in various formats (face to face presentations/workshops, desk reference manuals, webinars, etc.

). Schedule, coordinate, and conduct trainings. Facilitate the purchase and/or usage of external training services and/or facilities as directed. Maintain records and write reports to monitor and evaluate training activities conducted to determine program effectiveness. Perform other duties, as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be proficient of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum

design principles, learning theory, group/individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles.

Ability to implement different learning strategies using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things. Ability to effectively convey information verbally and in writing. Have familiarity of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This may include strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods. Have experience in administrative and clerical procedures and systems. Ability to coordinate tasks, actively listen, and manage time wisely.

Skilled with structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the use of database software. Qualifications: Minimum - A high school diploma or its equivalent and five years of professional or technical experience analyzing, developing, evaluating, and delivering instructional training programs. or A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professinal or technical experience analyzing, developing, evaluating, and delivering instructional training programs.

Preferred - Have at least 5 years of experience using Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Power Point. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Values: I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Tallahassee, FL 32399 The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www. mybenefits.. Please be advised: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.

Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http: //www.

sss. gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge.

These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 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 -xyz X).

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.

Training Specialist - Career Service WORKING TITLE: i Connect Training Lead POSITION’S LOCATION: State Office – Tallahassee, FL 32399 POSITION NUMBER : 67013462 INTERNAL AGENCY - ONLY CURRENT APD EMPLOYEES WILL BE ELIGIBLE The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. The Agency for Persons with Disabilities works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and supports for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential.

The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-Mc Dermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities.

There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www. apdcares. org SALARY RANGE $32,760.00 - $65,482.44.00 Annually $1,260.00 - $2,518.56 Bi-weekly SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employees of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities are required to demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service. This includes, but is not limited to, always acting in a responsive, professional, courteous manner with the employees, customers,

and public we serve at all times. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: The i Connect Training Lead is responsible for coaching a team of training professionals to ensure the successful planning, execution, and timely completion of training projects.

This role requires a combination of leadership, project management, and training expertise to drive the development of effective training programs and resources. The i Connect Training Lead will be responsible for the specific duties listed below: Training Development: Develop APD i Connect training aids such as manuals, handbooks, and visual aids to map out training plans for new software deployment.

Facilitate learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, and on-the-job coaching. Apply new technologies to deliver courses and improve the learning experience for users (e. g. distance learning, interactive self-paced courses, blended training). Team Leadership Provide leadership and guidance to a team of trainers, instructional designers, and training coordinators. Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting professional growth and development among team members. Conduct regular team meetings to facilitate communication and knowledge sharing.

Training Project Planning and Management: Work closely with subject matter experts and trainers to develop and update training programs and curricula. Develop training plan and provide monthly updates to the APD Stakeholder Manager. Allocate resources and tasks to team members, ensuring balanced workloads. Monitor training project progress and adjust as necessary to ensure on-time completion. Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in training content and methods. Provide regular updates on project status and performance metrics to leadership.

Review training content and materials created by i Connect Trainers to ensure alignment with learning objectives and quality standards. Provide guidance and feedback to trainers to improve the effectiveness of training materials. Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of training materials and delivery. Conduct regular backssments and evaluations of training programs to identify areas for improvement. Ensure that training programs comply with relevant regulations and industry standards. Prepare and present reports on training team performance, project status, and key performance indicators.

Works on special projects and other assignments and/or performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to work independently. Ability to be a team player. Ability to coach peers and provide feedback. Ability to train individuals and large groups of people. Ability to travel for work purposes. Demonstrate Skills in leadership and team management. Demonstrates skills training program development. Demonstrates skills in planning and organization. Demonstrates skills in communication.

Demonstrates skills in data gathering and analysis. Demonstrates skills in problem analysis and problem solving. Demonstrates skills in judgment. Demonstrates skills in instruction or training. Demonstrates skills in presenting and facilitating trainings/meetings. Demonstrates skills in interpersonal relations. Demonstrates skills in public speaking. Knowledge of training methodologies. Knowledge of learning management systems. Knowledge of competency backssments. Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theories. Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft applications and other required computer software applications.

Knowledge and proficiency in using training development tools and technologies. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Must have valid drivers license or other efficient means of transportation and willing to travel to different locations throughout the Region for work purposes. The employee will create an environment that cultivates people and transforms teams by increasing transparency and providing opportunities for professional development. The employee actively works to demonstrates the qualities of being humble, hungry and smart and leads others to embody the same.

The team member lacks excessive ego, shares credit, is self-motivating and exercises good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of the group dynamic. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROFILE COMPLETION Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year, to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but these will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

RETIREE NOTICE If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement. DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution.

This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment 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 Agency. 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. Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U. S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U. S. APD participates in the U. S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U. S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9). All applicants should complete the online application process. If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at -xyz X.

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application. 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 -xyz X). 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.