DIR OF RESIDENTIAL & CORR FACILITIES - 80003385

Requisition No: 870036 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DIR OF RESIDENTIAL & CORR FACILITIES - 80003385

 Pay Plan: SMS

Position Number: 80003385 

Salary:  $3,563.96 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 02/16/2026 

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ANTICIPATED VACANCY

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location:  Lakeland or Tampa

Contact Person:  Laura Buen, (850) 717-2534, laura.buen@fldjj.gov

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay:  $3,563.96. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

DESCRIPTION:

This position is a position as The Regional Director of Residential Services in the Central Region. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director is responsible for assisting the Assistant Secretary for Residential and Correctional Facilities in directing and operating all residential and correctional facilities within an assigned region and ensuring the mission of the Department is achieved with the highest level of efficiency, cost effectiveness and accountability.

Ensures that contracted residential and correctional programs are administered in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations statewide.

Analyzes operational performance of all state-operated and contracted programs for identification of problems and develops alternatives for solutions.

Ensures the safe and secure functioning of all state-operated and contracted programs.

Assists in developing and implementing policy to maintain and improve employee morale, reduce turnover, and recognize achievement within residential and correctional programs and services.

Analyzes trends, conditions, and legal requirements related to state-operated and contracted residential services and takes management action as necessary.

Ensures public and offender safety by having a zero escape policy and providing for offender and staff safety.

Advocates on behalf of the region to ensure adequate resources for service delivery.

Ensures proper maintenance and construction of new and expanding facilities.

Administers that region's budget in compliance with law, rules, and policy in the manner that most effectively addresses that region's needs.

Participates in allocation decisions concerning new resources.

Directs staff in identifying, assessing, analyzing and preparing reports of recommendations to resolve issues and problems.

Enhances the professionalism of state-operated and contracted residential services through implementation of standardization, leadership, and direction.      

Assesses training needs and works with the Bureau of Staff Development to ensure training is provided that enhances career development.

Coordinates public information, media inquiries, and public relations to inform the public and represents the Department's position, requirements, and achievements to external organizations, such as the legislature.

Oversees the preparation of legislative budget requests for the region.

Position incumbent supervises employees and spends the majority of time communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees, planning and directing employees’ work, and has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline subordinates or effectively recommend such action.

Coordinates with the Office of System Innovation to interpret, use, and monitor data related to the innovative initiatives. Uses a data-driven problem solving and implementation model to make informed decisions based on analysis and trends. Informs/educates both internal program areas and external system partners on identified patterns. Works collaboratively to implement system improvement initiatives designed to enhance outcomes for youth and families.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:  

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices.

Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.

Ability to conduct fact finding research.

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Ability to work independently. 

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 10 years of experience working within the juvenile justice system either in the community, residential programs, or program support and oversight. At least three of those years has been in a leadership 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.