Requisition No: 795987

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 64006914

Position Number: 64006914

Salary: $48,843.00 - $51,460.00

Posting Closing Date: 03/07/2023

Open Competitive Career Service Opportunity for position 64006914 Education and Training Specialist

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Education and Training Specialist for the Florida Department of Health in Lee County maintains the agency’s organizational training strategy, oversees its implementation, and assesses its outcomes. The incumbent will identity training and developmental gaps and will develop suitable training initiatives that build a skilled workforce. The Education and Training specialist will work across many departments to assist supervisors in developing department specific training curricula, as well as developing the agency’s overall strategic multi-year training plan. Responsibilities of the incumbent include enhancing employees’ skills, performance, productivity, and quality of work.

Education and Training

• Develop the organizational and individual multi-year training and development plans that address gaps and expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate training program’s effectiveness, success, and return on investment periodically and report results to managers and the leadership team.
• Support new hires through the orientation period and on-the-job training process, including facilitating new employee orientation.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify training needs and develop suitable training programs.
• Design and deliver e-learning courses, workshops, and other trainings.
• Develop or oversee the production of classroom handouts, instructional materials, aids, and manuals.
• Coordinate, manage, and track Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for staff utilizing the CE Broker / Nursing In-Service Program.
• Ensure that all staff members complete mandatory DOH training in accordance with state and local policies.
• Develop course material for Microsoft Office products and train staff in their use.
• Stay abreast of new trends and tools in employee development.
• Monitor the education and training budget

Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator

• Create and update user profiles.
• Assign training plans and courses to staff members.
• Create courses and plans.
• Monitor and verify completion of courses.
• Track selected metrics to ensure staff development and training requirements meet or exceed mandated expectations.
• Provide reports for use by employees and managers.
• Manage course registrations/generate class rosters.

Miscellaneous

• Maintain programmatic documentation
• Develop and facilitate the annual all-staff in-service event.
• Assist program management with facilitating and conducting training and exercises.
• Assist employees with their training presentations, ensuring fidelity to the DOH Brand and Standard Guide.
• Responsible for conference room reservations and coordinating room set-up, audio/video specifications, and acting as liaison for all guest presenters/lecturers.

Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles & techniques of effective communication
• Knowledge of the principles of human behavior, learning & communication
• Knowledge of instructional design theory & implementation
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, & training or techniques of instruction
• Knowledge of management principles & practices
• Skilled in operating a computer
• Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage a training program
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationship with others
• Ability to assess budgetary needs
• Ability to formulate policies & procedures
• Ability to solve problems & make decisions
• Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, conduct, monitor & evaluate training programs & activities
• Ability to train individuals or groups of people
• Ability to evaluate & analyze training data
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prepare & evaluate a variety of written training materials such as trainer manuals, lesson plans, curricula, performance evaluations, or reports
• Ability to utilize audio-visual materials for training purposes
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize & coordinate work assignments
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier and small hand tools, i.e.; stapler, scissors, etc.
• Ability to understand & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures relating to training functions

Qualifications:

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Selected immunizations or titers and/or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.
• This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH policies and procedures.
• Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
• This position is classified as sensitive. This individual will perform tasks defined as sensitive and handles confidential information. Background screening is a condition of employment.

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:

Lee County, FL

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 www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.

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 (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.