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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AREA 7 DIR-DOE - 48004607

Date: Nov 10, 2025

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Requisition No: 865039

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AREA 7 DIR-DOE - 48004607

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48004607

Salary: $80,000.00-$85,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 11/25/2025

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DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

POSITION TITLE: AREA 7 DIRECTOR

Position Number: 48004607

Salary Range: $80,000.00-85,000.00

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees."

This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be delayed at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

+ Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first:

+ Any and all State of Florida jobs

+ Any and all Florida University jobs

+ All periods of employment

+ Periods of unemployment

+ Gaps 3 months or more*

+ Education

+ Volunteer Experience

+ Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.

+ *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.

+ Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

+ It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

+ If claiming Right to First Interview (https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=60L-33.004&Section=0) , candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

Complete and register your State of Florida Employment Application on-line, which will then enable you to electronically submit your application for advertised vacancies in the state agencies. The State of Florida application online can be edited at any time prior to each submission and will automatically populate when you apply to a specific position.

After you have applied to one or more job advertisements, all submitted applications can be viewed from the "Applicant Home Page" by clicking on "View Your Applicant Submissions. "A listing of all the positions to which you have applied will be displayed. You can view and/or print any or all the submitted applications, although this information is also maintained online.

For assistance in completing the employment application or applying for jobs using the People First system, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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 (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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement

STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

State of Florida Retirement - 3% Employee Contribution Required

10 Paid Holidays annually

104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually

104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually

+ Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium-

Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage

+ – Employee pays (Individual $8.34/month or Family $30.00/month) SES

Life Insurance – State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee

Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision, etc.

Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available

Benefits information can be found on the following website:

Insurance Benefits: http://www.myflorida.com/MyBenefits

LEAVE INFORMATION

Annual Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.

Sick Leave -. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.

Under the direction of the DVR Chief of Field Services - DOE - SES this position is charged with executing and assisting in the development of all policies, guidelines, and procedures required to effectively administer the State Vocational Rehabilitation Program at the Area level. The position performs highly responsible budgetary and program duties. Recruits and selects qualified professional staff and provides direct supervision to subordinate management staff within the district.

As a supervisor, the incumbent must communicate with, motivate, provide or coordinate training, and direct the work of his/her subordinates. In addition, the employee must complete timely performance appraisals, develop timely and accurate work plans, and timely approve monthly attendance and leave for each position under his/her direct report. Timesheets will be completed in the People First System by the 5th business day of the following month. The incumbent has the authority to make hiring recommendation as well as disciplinary recommendations.

Administers all aspects of the State Vocational Rehabilitation Program within one of seven Areas composed of multiple unit offices located throughout the assigned service area. Assures that eligibility determination and service delivery are consistent with Federal and State rules and regulations. Assists in the formulation of VR policy relevant to service delivery statewide and at the local level. Interprets applicable laws, rules and policies for staff throughout the Area. Assists in the planning and development of legislative budget issues.

Administers the Department's rules and regulations. Establishes controls, directs, authorizes and monitors personnel actions in area of responsibility (Area). Authorizes staff reallocations within assigned Area, assures the integrity of the classification system and organizational soundness in authorizing actions.

Manages services and expense budget. Develops allocation methodologies to ensure equitable and timely distribution of available resources. Establishes fiscal controls; monitors resource utilization to ensure that services are provided to the maximum number of eligible clients within the Area. This position is delegated with authority to reallocate Area resources to assure optimum utilization, approve purchase requisitions, and authorize purchase of equipment.

Assures Area compliance with casework standards that result in correct eligibility decisions and client service outcomes. Coordinates, negotiates, monitors and analyzes Area productivity through case review, data system information, staff conferences and other appropriate means to assess the quality and level of services, and develops corrective action plans as necessary. Motivates, trains and/or oversees training for staff to ensure quality service provision of all programs. Reviews activities related to client rights in receipt of Vocational Rehabilitation services and ensures preservation of client rights. Performs Administrative Reviews upon the request of applicants or clients who are dissatisfied with any action concerning the furnishing or denial of Vocational Rehabilitation services.

Establishes and maintains an active community role. Provides information to and liaisons with community based organizations, other agencies, the media and service providers such as universities, physicians, hospitals, and facilities. Promotes understanding of the Division's initiatives, programs, and the needs of the State's disabled population to an array of groups including legislative and congressional delegations. Serves as a member of the Local Workforce Development Board and committees to insure Vocational Rehabilitation's role as a partner in the State Workforce Development System and participation in One-Stop Center.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods and techniques.

Skill in the use of management information systems.

Utilization of equipment, required for the position

Ability to:

Participate in meetings with executives from public, not-for profit, and private sectors.

Plan and organize multiple functions, projects, processes in high pressure, fast paced environment.

Effectively communicate issues and positions verbally and in writing.

Apply laws, regulations, policies, and established procedural guidelines in order to perform quality assurance functions.

Apply laws, regulations, policies, and established procedural guidelines in order to perform quality assurance functions.

Apply policies and procedures to situations in order to assess performance, compliance, and effectiveness of operations.

Recruit, hire and directly supervise professional and management staff.

Research issues related to service delivery and customer complaints and/or concerns.

Prepare public correspondence for senior management.

Communicate with internal and external organizational customers to resolve issues of service delivery, performance, compliance, ethics, and effectiveness.

Plan, coordinate, and conduct presentations.

The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The employee must interact courteously with others. The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function of this position

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 (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.

Location:

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Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami