Requisition No: 821303 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: RESEARCH AND TRAINING SPECIALIST` - 79010835

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79010835 

Salary: $48,500.14 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/19/2024 

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Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes

Bureau of Compliance

Research and Training Specialist

Position Number: 79010835

*OPEN COMPETITIVE*

Hiring Salary: $48,500.14 Annually

The position is located in Orlando, Florida.

PLEASE NOTE: Completion of candidate work history on the State of Florida Employment Application is required in order to be considered. Submission of a resume cannot be accepted in lieu of the completed work history but can be included with your application.

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.

How you will grow:

DBPR employees are expected to uphold these seven core values: Accountability, Innovation, Integrity, Ownership, Responsiveness, Respect, and Teamwork. In turn, we will involve you in important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

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

Simplified Overview:

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.

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.

Additional Requirements:

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be amenable to drive to events in the surrounding area.
• Must be amenable to overnight and weekend travel.

Preference will be given to applicants:

• With presenting to the public.
• With strong technical skills.
• Who are bilingual in both English and Spanish.

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.

***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.  

***Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history with month and year, hours worked and formal education are required to qualify for this position.

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 and/or 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 member have given to our country and supports 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.

We hire only 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.