ASSISTANT CHIEF OF ENGINEERING - 70021361- Central Office (Tallahassee, FL)

Requisition No: 883358 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: ASSISTANT CHIEF OF ENGINEERING - 70021361- Central Office (Tallahassee, FL)

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70021361 

Salary:  $90,998.70 

Posting Closing Date: 09/15/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

Central Office –Assistant Bureau Chief of ADA & Engineering

This open competitive advertisement is for a Select Exempt position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, Florida.

The mission of Facilities Management and Building Construction at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This is achieved through the effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities, ensuring they meet all regulatory standards and support the department's overall mission of public safety and rehabilitation.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Assists the Deputy Assistant Director in providing oversight for the Bureau of Engineering and ADA oversight. This bureau includes a staff professionally and technically trained in engineering, ADA and/or and construction. This position provides oversight for Regional Engineers, Engineering Specialists, and Central Office Staff.  It also, oversees FDC’s American s with Disabilities, Act (ADA) compliance, mitigation, and/or the planning and design of construction related to administrative or physical plant needs necessary to ensure compliance with ADA requirements as related to inmates.
2. Provides managerial direction and supervision of the Engineering Staff providing guidance and supervision as needed. 
3. Perform varied types of activities assisting the division by reviewing and managing aspects related to environmental health and ADA in FDC managed facilities. Provide technical review and consultation for concerns affecting facility engineering and ADA operational demands.
4. Generate regular reports, actionable insights, and administrative correspondence to support continuous improvement initiatives for Bureau of Engineering and ADA. Analyze, interpret and evaluate needs and recommend solutions for the bureau.
5. Oversees and ensures statewide compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act program adhering to state and federal laws and regulations governing the ADA, Americans with Disability Guidelines (ADAAG) The Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction (FACBC) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least four (4) years of supervisory/managerial experience
• At least eight (8) years of experience in operations, budget and/ or site audits
• At least three (3) years of database management, compliance tracking and auditing

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.