Program Specialist, Contract Safety

Program Specialist, Contract Safety

Salary

$40,535.07 - $50,085.71 Annually

Location

Clear Springs - Advanced Technology Center

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600171

Org

Contractor Safety

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 8:00 AM Eastern

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Description

This position provides professional-level support for the successful operation of the Contract Safety Program. This includes supporting management activities relating to the development, organization, and implementation of a deliverable-based program or initiative. Duties and responsibilities may vary significantly based on program needs.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Assists in budget preparation and amendments for financial analysis as needed.
• Attends all technical assistant workshops offered to ensure the Program Specialist has the most current information and knowledge of procedures and regulations.
• Assists with monitoring of all program operations.
• Collaborates with the director/manager to ensure program compliance and prepares necessary reports.
• Coordinates with the director or manager to identify, create, and plan all phases of program activities.
• Assists program review of the Certification or Completion process if applicable.
• Serves as a resource point person for questions relating to daily operational aspects of the program.
• Maintains departmental office fiscal files and records for each program participant if applicable.
• Develops and maintains program information on the Polk State Website.
• Serves as the Program Ombudsman.
• Consults with instructors, student services staff, business office, students, and all other area personnel on issues related to the program.
• Other duties as assigned, which may vary widely based on program needs.

Typical Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Qualifications:

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with enterprise computer systems.
• Experience working with budgets.
• Good organizational skills with special attention to detail.
• Knowledge of office software, including Word and Excel.

Working Conditions:

• This position is a full-time on-campus position located at our Clear Springs (Bartow) campus. (Remote/hybrid options are not available.)
• Normal office working conditions are expected, which may include occasional evening and weekend work.
• May require attendance at State/National Workshops/Conferences.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is a level P12.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

Required Education:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.

Required Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience in Contractor/General Safety is required.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in higher education programs is preferred.

Alternate Credential:

• An associates degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of experience in Contractor/General Safety.

Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume.
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1, etc.) will not be considered.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. For information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator

3425 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland, FL 33803

863.669.2903

compliance@polk.edu

For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance

We encourage applicants to provide feedback on their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

01

Are you over the age of 18?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer?

• Yes
• No

03

Will you now or in the future require any type of employer sponsorship or immigration-related support to legally work for Polk State College? (This includes but is not limited to the following: H-1B, H-1B1, J-1, TN, E-3, O-1, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT.)

• Yes
• No

04

Are you currently in a period of F-1 CPT or OPT or seeking employment under one of these programs?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a United States Veteran or a qualifying family member seeking to use Veterans Preference? (Please upload your DD-214 documents to your profile/application.)

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a current employee at Polk State College?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you bilingual?

• Yes
• No

08

I am able to work 100% on campus and I do not require a remote or hybrid schedule.

• Yes
• No

09

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree + 18 graduate hours
• Doctorate Degree

10

How many years of professional experience in Contractor/General Safety do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 5 years experience
• More than 5 years experience

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during the interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

Required Question

Employer Polk State College

Address 999 Avenue H NE

Winter Haven, Florida, 33881

Phone 8632971055

Website www.polk.edu