MANAGER I

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, Florida, in the Office of Programs and Re-Entry within the Bureau of Re-Entry and Transition Services.

The mission of the Office of Programs and Re-Entry at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to provide comprehensive rehabilitative programs and services that prepare inmates for successful reintegration into society.
This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.
This position requires a significant amount of travel

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Must be willing to travel. As required for the position.
• Must possess five (5) years of experience in re-entry and/or transition services.
• Must possess two (2) years of administrative experience supervising staff.
• Must possess six (6) years of correctional agency related experience.
• Must possess six (6) years of correctional agency related analytical research, data analysis, coordination of community partnerships, and auditing experience.
• Must possess six (6) years of experience in criminal justice, public administration, or behavioral science.
• Postsecondary education may substitute for up to six (6) years of the required experience in criminal justice, public administration, or behavioral science.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Supervision: Provide guidance, direction, and training to Regional Community Transition Specialists to enhance community resources and linkages for employment, housing, education, and more.
• Team Management: Supervise Pre-Release Employment Navigator Specialists, Regional Compass Coordinators, and Career Development Specialists to improve community resources and services.
• Independent Decision Making: Perform advanced decision-making in line with the mission of the Office of Programs and Re-Entry and the Florida Department of Corrections Strategic Plan.
• Collaborative Programming: Facilitate and promote pre- and post-release programming and services between Community Corrections, Institutions, and community providers.
• Process Improvement: Research, develop, and present process improvement opportunities to enhance inmate and offender transitional practices statewide.
• Stakeholder Communication: Interact with Regional Directors, Circuit Administrators, Wardens, and Central Office staff to ensure consistent messaging and meet the needs of inmates and offenders.
• Partnership Building: Engage with agencies like the Department of Children and Families, Florida Housing Authority, and CareerSource to provide coordinated services aligned with FDC’s mission.
• Training and Networking: Coordinate and assist in training for department and contract staff, network with governmental agencies and volunteer groups, and participate in special projects as directed by the Bureau Chief.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
• Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
• Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees