Regional Program Administrator - Pensacola, United States - State of Florida

Description

Requisition No: 827821


Agency:
Business and Professional Regulations


Working Title:
REGIONAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR -
SES


Pay Plan:

SES

Position Number:

Salary:
$1,701.41-$2,200.65

Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2024

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DIVISION OF REGULATION
REGIONAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR -SES


POSITION NUMBER:

HIRING SALARY:
$1, $2,200.65 Bi-weekly

• Anticipated Vacancy
• STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEMOur Organization and Mission:License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions, the standards of racing to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.

Under the direction of Secretary Melanie Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida's professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website:


The Work You Will Do:
This position is located within the Division of Regulation, Pensacola Regional Office. This position is responsible for managing day to day operations of the Pensacola Field Office and it's staff.

• Responsible for implementation of all operational policies and directives disseminated from the Director and/or Field Office Manager -
  SES.
• Supervises employees by assigning work, reviewing progress and assessing performance. Performs all required administrative tasks related to the supervision of employees, including approval of attendance and leave, writing and updating position descriptions, etc., recruitment and selection activities and other supervisory related duties.
• Interview complainants, subjects, and other appropriate witnesses. Collects and analyzes corroborative complainants, perform various record searches, review legal documents, review financial data, prepare and serve subpoenas, notices to cease and desist, notices of non-compliance, citations, administrative complaints, and other administrative process required. Mediates complaints when appropriate pursuant to Division of Regulation's policy and procedures.
• Writes comprehensive reports including chronological presentation of facts and testimony in the prescribed report format used by the Division of Regulation. Testifies truthfully in depositions, criminal, civil, and administrative hearing when called upon.
• Responsible for meeting and monitoring the Division's investigation Key Performance Indicator goals for the region.
• Performs preliminary investigations in a timely manner to determine the legal sufficiency needed to pursue a full and formal investigation pursuant to division policies. Performs supplemental investigations in a timely manner as directed by the Office of General Counsel or other supervisory personnel within the chain of command pursuant to Division policies.
• Responds to reported unlicensed activity of regulated professions pursuant to Division policies.
• Coordinates and/or assists in joint investigations, enforcement sweeps, and task forces with varying professions regulation by the Department. Works with other agencies on matters relating to varying profession regulated by the Department.
• Conducts covert sting operations, sweeps, or other proactive enforcement efforts in conjunctions with various regulatory and law enforcement agencies to combat the unlicensed practice of regulated professions.
• Demonstrates good public relations with local authorities and profession organizations, through personal contact and public speaking. Provides information to consumers regarding licensure and possible violations of laws and rules by licensees regulated by the Department. Provides referral information and attends professional association meetings as required.
• Develops and maintains relationships with other federal, state, county, and city governmental entities. Interact and coordinate with these entities to respond to natural or man-made disasters or emergencies. Uses these relationships to aid in the enforcement of statutes and rules governing various regulated practices.
• Performs other investigative or inspection duties (including MMA, Kickboxing, and Boxing) as required to complete the Department's mission.

The Difference You Will Make:

At DBPR, you will always have an opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of Floridians and the communities where they live and work.

As an employee, you help to "make DBPR and Florida great places to do business." To that end we will invest in you, treat our licensees as valued customers and partners, and uphold laws that protect the public and Florida's competitive marketplace.

How You Will Grow:
DBPR employees are expected to uphold these seven core values: Accountability, Innovation, Integrity, Ownership, Responsiveness, Respect and Teamwork.

In turn, we will involve you on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click );
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more

For a more complete list of benefits, visit


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to understand and apply applicable Florida Statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written forms.
• Ability to speak in public forums.
• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions.
• Possess analytical skills necessary to identify violations of statutes and rules and identify elements of the alleged violations.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and other devices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree from an accredited college or university in a regulatory-related field; or
• Associates' degree (in any field) & 2 years regulatory-related experience; or
• Four (4) or more years' of regulatory-related experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education; and
• Investigative experience; and
• Experience formatting, editing, and creating comprehensive investigative reports using Microsoft Word; and
• A valid Drivers License is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours with regional travel and occasional overnight travel.

NOTE:

If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Applicants are required to apply online through the People First system by the closing date. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

For more information, please visit the SSS website:

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.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices

veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports

the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

A candidate for veterans' preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Veterans' Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, The Department of Veterans' Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions.

The email is

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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 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 , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.