Job Description

Requisition No: 877848

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: OCCS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - 60053252

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60053252

Salary: $63-68k

Posting Closing Date: 06/18/2026

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Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Vision: We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.

Values: A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.

To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/ .

This is a professional position performing highly responsible technical, administrative, and operational analysis functions. The incumbent in this position will be expected to function independently and with minimal supervision to perform complex tasks. The position provides assistance to Department Management and Program Office Staff on purchasing and contract issues to ensure compliance with statutes, rules, and Department policies by creating, administering, and maintaining trainings. These trainings may be in-person, virtual, or prerecorded and may involve the creation and development of associated policy, procedures, manuals, guidelines, and job aids. Preference will be provided to those candidates who have experience using platforms such as Canva and Articulate.

• Participates in the formulation, coordination, and establishment of policies and procedures necessary to implement established contracting objectives.
• Assists in the timely preparation, revision, and maintenance of Department contract policy documents including but not limited to the Department Contracting Manual, Purchasing Policy, documents, forms, and templates.
• Provides guidance and assistance to Department Staff on purchasing and contracting operational and policy issues and assists in the research and development of solutions.
• Participates in the planning, development, and presentation of training courses on Department Purchasing and Contracting Process for Headquarters and Regional staff. Consults with staff members to develop solutions for programmatic operational problems.
• Assists in the development of contract document policies and procedures by recommending revisions that will enhance Department operations.
• Consults regularly with supervisors and management to coordinate the implementation of solutions to recognized problems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of data collection, evaluation, and analysis to solve problems and develop recommendations for improvement of procurement and contracting processes.
• Skill in writing, preparing, reviewing, and editing operational procedures, reports, and contract forms.
• Skill in assisting personnel and units in researching contract document related issues, including, federal financial participation, audit requirements, budget, budget narratives, and performance measures.
• Skills in communicating best practice solutions through the development of training materials or direct written or verbal communication to personnel.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to process enhancement.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written material.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and superior customer service.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing or contract management, or a related field.
• Experience developing or delivering presentations, facilitating trainings, or providing instruction to larger groups of staff, stakeholders, or vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with executive-level stakeholders and vendors.
• Professional certifications such as Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM), Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN), or Project Management Professional (PMP).

• This position requires adherence to the Department's CFOP 60-55 Standards of Conduct, including professionalism, teamwork, and customer service.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• The Department reserves the right to use this posting to fill multiple positions with the Office of Contracted Client Services.

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.