PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 60002491

State of Florida • Ocala, FL

4d • $67,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide daily oversight and guidance of Child Protective Investigations. This position is critical to providing timely feedback to investigative staff and building local partnerships and working relationships. This position works administering the protective investigators aspect of the Florida Safety Program. It increases the positive visibility of the Department and serves as a catalyst for the provision of more rapid resolution of operational programs of direct services to clients.

Requirements

• Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
• Applicants must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.
• Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
• Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.

Responsibilities

• Management of Protective Investigations Units.
• Management and Implementation of new programs and improvements in existing programs to meet client needs more effectively and efficiently.
• Monitoring and ensuring accomplishment of programmatic and managerial goals and objectives for the above-mentioned units in accordance with statewide and circuit goals and objectives.
• Coordinating investigations of special incidents and/or complaints regarding Department programs.
• Coordinating the development and implementation of corrective actions in order to improve service delivery.
• Approving and processing vouchers, invoices and requisitions related to units in the service area.
• Administering the assessment of staff developmental needs and securing needed training.
• Administering the assessment of staffing needs and, when vacancies occur, providing consultation to line supervisors in screening, interviewing and hiring of direct service employees.
• Establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with governmental officials and community service organizations in the service area.
• Maintaining an awareness of community needs to identify gaps in service delivery and to develop community resources when appropriate.
• Attendance at community meetings.
• Promoting an effective working relationship with circuit office staff as well as other agency programs not directly supervised by the service areas.

Benefits

• No state income tax for residents of Florida
• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed