68063320 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - SES

Requisition No: 867700 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68063320 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 68063320 

Salary:  $1,945.56 - $2,140.12 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/20/2026 

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This is a highly responsible professional position assigned to the Hospital and Outpatient Services Unit within the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation.

This position functions as a member of a cooperative team that is responsible for providing technical and consultative services for all matters pertaining to licensure and or certification of assigned programs.

The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating staff to ensure statutory deadlines are met.

The incumbent serves as the Unit Manager when necessary.

Specific responsibilities and duties are as follows:

Monitors compliance with performance standards, including utilizing reports as needed to ensure complete and timely data entry performed by self and subordinates.

Works with team members and Information Technology staff to facilitate the development and maintenance of information made available on the unit's webpage.

Monitors quality assurance activities regarding documents scanned into the electronic storage system, licensure database, and public record requests.

Responds to and/or approves all correspondence, as directed by the Unit Manager, relating to provider licensure and/or certification, and other general issues for the assigned areas of responsibility.

Assists the Unit Manager in carrying out assigned and scheduled administrative activities as required and within the purview of the Hospital and Outpatient Services Unit. 

Duties include but are not limited to staff training and coverage; review/approval of timesheets; and preparing recommendations for hire, dismissal, and discipline for review by the Unit Manager.

Assembles and reviews application forms and supporting documents as directed by the Unit Manager for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with licensure requirements and/or federal standards and conditions. 

Monitors progress and takes appropriate action to approve, withdraw, or deny applications.

Responsible for the preparation and promulgation of rules to implement program initiatives, and to make recommendations for regulatory reform activities.

Provides consultation to health care providers regarding licensure and/or participation in Medicare and Medicaid, including initial, renewal, change of ownership, and general information changes.

Performs other related duties as may be required.

This position has been identified as mission essential.

The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays.

In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work.

Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time-critical. 

The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time. 

Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

•              Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees

•              Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance

•              Dental, vision and supplemental insurance

•              State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions

•              Ability to earn up to 176 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually

•              Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year

•              Opportunities for career advancement

•              Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)

•              Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)

•              Training opportunities

•              Flexible Spending Accounts

•              Shared Savings Program for select medical services

•              Lower copays for prescription drugs

•              Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of health care administration, health care planning, facility regulation or professional regulations.

Knowledge of health care facilities and their operation and management.

Knowledge of program planning, program development, and evaluation methodologies required for the initiation of new programs and licensure reforms.

Ability to analyze and evaluate data and make recommendations.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to supervise.

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to understand and apply applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to utilize computers and other electronic equipment to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions.

Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, database, and desktop publishing software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Four (4) years of professional experience in health care administration, health care planning, facility regulation, or professional regulation.

Professional experience that includes the review, analysis, and implementation of regulatory requirements, or the supervision thereof is preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: EMILY HALL 850-412-4319

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  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.

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.