Research & Training Specialist-Ses

Position: RESEARCH & TRAINING SPECIALIST-SES - 48000651
Requisition No: 864527

Agency:
Department of Education

Working Title:

RESEARCH & TRAINING SPECIALIST-SES
- Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 02/19/2026

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Finance & Operations

Office of Educational Facilities

Location:

Tallahassee Turlington Building

Position Title:

Research & Training Specialist (SES)

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies for up to six months.

Application Information and Hiring Requirements

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

Application Information:

* Work history (in easy to review chronological order) consists of:

* Any position held at a State of Florida agency

* Any position held at a Florida university

* All periods of employment from high school graduation

* All periods of current or prior unemployment

* All gaps in employment of 3 months or more

* Must account for and explain any gaps in employment to include unemployment. List under "Period of Employment" or attach a word document listing gaps.

* Gaps in employment of 3 months or more must be accounted for
* * Any education

* Any volunteer experience

* Applicant's resume and application must match.

* It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history. The candidate profile will be converted to the official application.

* Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information of the Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.

* Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

* Any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Hiring Information and Requirements:

* The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

* If claiming Veteran's Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and VA Letter reflecting the level of disability, if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.

* If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of the official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

* The application may be held up at the final review if any of the above items are missing.

Job Description:

Plans, develops, and conducts statewide training to school districts, state colleges, universities, contractors, and government agencies. Training includes Florida Building Codes, Fire Codes, statutory rules, Occupational Safety and Health, and forklift. Audiences range from 20 to 50 plus personnel. Provides technical assistance to school districts, state colleges, contractors, and government agencies in interpreting statute, rules, and codes. Aids in updating said codes and rules.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Plan, develop, implement, and maintain a statewide training program to school districts and the Florida college system institutions in the accurate application of Florida's building and life safety codes and rules for new construction and existing buildings. This includes special topics such as annual casualty and safety inspections, accessibility, playground safety, fire alarms, fire drills etc.

* Plan, develop, implement, and maintain a statewide forklift training program to certify school district and state college personnel on the safe use of various types of forklifts.

* Plan, develop, implement, and maintain a statewide training program for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) requirements. This includes maintaining a working knowledge of law and regulations.

* Consult with the State Fire Marshal in developing and updating training courses.

* Identify training needs as indicated by educational plant surveys and prepare and implement curricula and instructional materials as required.

* Maintain an advanced working knowledge of and provide technical assistance to school districts and the Florida college system institutions in the interpretation of the Florida Building Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, State Fire Marshal Rule 69A-58, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), State Board of Education Rule 6A-2.0010, F.A.C. (State Requirements for Educational Facilities), and life safety codes.

* Attend designated professional development conferences, seminars, and other meetings related to the development of best practices for safe, efficient educational facilities.

* Compile, analyze, and maintain documentation of technical advancement, state of the art innovations, and research improvements in facilities design, construction, and…