Job Description

Requisition No: 874363

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: TRAINING & RESEARCH MANAGER - SES - 77000062

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 77000062

Salary: $65,000 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 05/05/2026

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Office of Human Resources

Training & Research Manager- SES

Salary: $65,000.00

620 S. Meridian St.

Tallahassee, FL.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Office of Human Resources/OED

Training & Research Manager SES- 77000062

Tallahassee, FL

This full-time position is located within the Office of Human Resources and works closely with staff to design and deliver in-person trainings, course curricula, webinars, and workshops. The role is responsible for leading training sessions, delivering presentations, and facilitating workshops.

The position requires strong communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver agency-specific training programs tailored to organizational needs.

Our Organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Resume and cover letter required.

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET) Monday through Friday. Position not eligible for Telework

Work at the FWC is cross-functional, meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC's organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

Valid US Driver’s License

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of professional experience in instructional design, adult education, performance improvement, communications, psychology, or a related field. A postsecondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of experience developing instructional materials and maintaining courses or programs.
• One year of experience with course design software.
• Must have the ability to travel a minimum of 25% throughout Florida, including nights and weekend .

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree from an accredited college or university in Instructional Design or a related field.
• Four years of experience developing instructional materials and maintaining courses or programs.
• Two years of experience utilizing specialized course design software.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement, maintain, and enhance learning and development programs, processes, and supporting materials (e.g. program implementation and training guides, process communication tools, job aids, presentations, video, multimedia) for the adult learner to be used with different media and delivery options: instructor-led, virtual, interactive web-based. Research information for the purposes of developing new and enhancing existing programs that meet professional development objectives.
• Coordinate agency training & development programs, including but not limited to New Employee Orientation, Team Building, and all existing or new training & development programs
• Compile and develop the Required Training by Position information for all agency Divisions, Offices, Law Enforcement and the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
• Research, purchase, schedule, plan and coordinate all training & development programs to meet agency needs
• Prepares and maintain current training database and annual reports to DMS
• Responsible for preparing program plans or outlines and all training materials needed for all non-sworn agency training programs
• Responsible for preparing audio visual aids and equipment used during training programs
• Evaluates the performance of all training programs and presentations for continuous improvement purposes
• Assist DOIs with Individual Development Plans for employees as requested.
• Meet with DOI directors as needed for the purpose of identifying current training needs
• Maintains Training Catalog in People First Learning Management System
• Maintains Agency Training SharePoint Site

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 and skills in written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of developing engagement and knowledge-transfer activities.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and specialized design software (Articulate 360, Photoshop, etc.).
• Skill in developing and/or presenting curriculum.
• Ability to apply theoretical concepts (adult learning theory, instructional design principles) in real-world training scenarios.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data to make recommendations for improvements.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of training & development
• Knowledge in training analysis and instructional design
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication, adult learning and human behavior
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Adobe Connect, and other web-based meeting platforms.
• Proficient in MyFloridaMarketPlace, People First Learning Management

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.