RESEARCH AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 79001455 1 Date: Dec 3, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 842313 Agency: Business and Professional RegulationsWorking Title: RESEARCH AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 79001455 1Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 79001455 Salary: $49,748.14 Annually (CAD Included) Posting Closing Date: 12/16/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes Research and Training Specialist Position Number: 79001455 Hiring Salary: $49,748.14 Annually (CAD Included) Open Competitive This advertisment will be used to fill multiple positions located in Doral, Florida and Fort Lauderdale, Florida Our Organization and Mission: The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is the agency charged with licensing and regulating State of Florida businesses and professionals, such as cosmetologists, veterinarians, condominiums, hotels and restaurants. Our mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly, and we strive to meet this goal in our day-to-day operations. The Work You Will Do: This position is located within the Bureau of Compliance of the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes. This in-office position is a part of the education team, and is responsible for providing education to the public, presenting material to the public relating to the division’s jurisdictional areas, creating and updating new and existing materials for the public, as well as materials for internal training, participating in public seminars, reviewing for approval of board member certification course materials and conducting public outreach. Your Specific Responsibilities: The incumbent in this position is responsible for educating the public regarding condominium, cooperative and timeshare associations. This includes:
Creating PowerPoint presentations that include educational material regarding the Division’s program areas;
Speaking with constituents in person and telephonically to provide education regarding the Division’s program areas;
Conducting outreach to the surrounding areas regarding the education program;
Presenting to the public in-person and virtually;
Assisting with the development of the Division's brochures, manuals, newsletters and educational materials.
Assisting with the research, preparation and dissemination of educational materials.
Communicating with supervisor on a daily basis.
Performing other work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of instructional design, research, and implementation of said methods.
Ability to conduct research.
Ability to present to the public.
Ability to develop new methods and techniques of training.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to understand and apply applicable statutes and rules relating to the development of training programs.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Skilled with attention to detail and critical thinking.
Skilled with strong oral and written communication.
Skilled with customer service etiquette.
Minimum Requirement:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years’ experience in training and/or conducting investigations; OR
Seven years of professional or technical experience in training, teaching and/or conducting investigations.
Preferred:
With presenting to the public.
With strong technical skills.
Who are bilingual in both English and Spanish.
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 our SES and Career Service employees features a highly competitive set of benefits including:
Annual and sick leave
Holiday leave – Nine days per year
Personal holiday – One day per year
State group insurance – Health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options
Retirement plan options–including employer contributions (for specifics, visit www.myfrs.com )
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition waivers
Mentorship/Volunteer opportunities – one hour a week per month
And more!
For specific details, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.
Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
NOTE : This position requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
SPECIAL REMINDERS:
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 Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309 DORAL, FL, US, 33126 DORAL, FL, US, 33166 Nearest Major Market:Fort LauderdaleNearest Secondary Market:Miami
