Requisition No: 876173
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: RESEARCH ASSISTANT - OPS - 48005157
Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt
Position Number: 48005157
Salary: $15.00/Hour
Posting Closing Date: 06/01/2026
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Florida Department of Education
Division of Public Schools
Bureau of Exceptional Education & Student Services
Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building
Position Title: Research Assistant - (OPS)
Salary Range: $15.00 / Hour
Anticipated Vacancy
This is a Student Position
CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY
This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.
APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS
Application Information:
Hiring Information and Requirements:
If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.
NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.
OFFICE CONTACT:
Madison Strickland, 850-245-0950
This position consists of a OPS Research Assistant supervised by the Senior Educational Program Director in the Dispute Resolution and Monitoring (DRM) section of the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS). This position will work closely with the DRM section and the support staff from other sections. The person in this position is expected to perform highly responsible administrative work as related to the statutory regulations of the education profession in the State of Florida. This position requires excellent communication skills in dealing with the public, appointed commissioners, and members of both the legal and educational professions. This is a great opportunity for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, and can communicate effectively.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect the productivity and morale of the unity. Attendance is an essential function.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
THE MISSION STATEMENT
The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services administers programs for students with disabilities. Additionally, the Bureau coordinates student services throughout the state and participates in multiple inter-agency efforts designed to strengthen the quality and variety of services available to eligible students with disabilities.
Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Web Page
BENEFITS INFORMATION
OPS employees do not participate in state group insurance or the state retirement system.
OPS employees may participate in the State of Florida 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
OPS employees may wish to inquire into the following state programs:
The “Florida Discount Drug Card” program: http://www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com
The “Cover Florida” Health Care Access program: http://www.coverfloridahealthcare.com
The “Florida Kid Care” Health Insurance program: http://floridakidcare.org
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department.Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.
SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.
For more information, please visit the Selective Service website
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287
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.
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