Requisition No: 837901
Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle
Working Title: RESEARCH AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 76001179
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 76001179
Salary: $50,000.04 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2024
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Office of Executive Director
Learning & Development Office
Career Service (CS) Opportunity
*Open Competitive Opportunity*
*Statewide Posting*
To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.
Contact Person: Sarah Pope, 850-617-3262
In addition to the base salary, this position includes a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) salary additive in the amount of $1248.00 annually for eligible counties. Candidates who live and work in Broward, Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach counties may be eligible for CAD.
The Organization
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.
Our Benefits include
Paid Parental Leave Annual and Sick Leave Package Nine Paid Holidays State Health and Life Insurance Educational Benefits Contributory Retirement Plan
To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is a Research and Training Specialist and serves as a curriculum developer on the Curriculum Development team within the Learning and Development Office. This position serves primarily as a designer for online, instructor-led, and blended learning projects, using instructional design principles. In doing so, the incumbent will be expected to use e-learning software such as Articulate, Captivate, and Power Point, to include interactive elements such as audio, video, quizzes, and scenarios. This position uses images and design principles to enhance the content of courses. Research and Training Specialists are responsible for maintaining current knowledge in the field of instructional design, as well as consulting with Subject Matter Experts (SM Es} and other principals or customers. In addition, this position's responsibilities include maintaining curriculum updates and projecting/managing timelines for multiple, complex projects, as well as conducting needs assessments and providing support for evaluating training. Participation on training teams is also required as many projects involve multiple designers. Finally, the position contributes to improving customer service, product quality, and efficiency to include conducting analyses and developing curriculum and associated projects, in multiple formats.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of current trends in instructional design and/or adult learning fields. Knowledge of principles of effective design for Online Training (OLT) and Instructor Led Training (ILT) projects. Knowledge of graphic design principles. Knowledge and skills in written and verbal communication. Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and specialized design software (Articulate, Captivate, Photoshop, Storyline, etc.). Skill in developing and presenting curriculum. Skill in developing engagement and knowledge-transfer activities. Ability to apply theoretical concepts (adult learning theory, ISO principles) in real-world training scenarios. Ability to interact effectively with others and maintain working relationships. Ability to work on multiple, complex projects. Ability to prioritize work tasks. Ability to problem-solve effectively and develop work solutions based on needs assessments or other materials.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will also be given to applicants who have experience:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience developing curriculum and/or adult training materials. Experience using eLearning software such as Articulate, Captivate or Power Point to develop courseware. Experience managing multiple complex projects.
Job Related Requirements
Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be able to travel up to one week at a time. Occasional evening/weekend work when travel is required to training sites.
General Information
The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview. Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI. FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.
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.