ASSISTANT DEPUTY COMMISSIONER - 48002934

Requisition No: 853363 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: ASSISTANT DEPUTY COMMISSIONER - 48002934

 Pay Plan: SMS

Position Number: 48002934 

Salary:  $115,000.00 to $125,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/07/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Finance and Operations

Location: Tallahassee-Turlington Building

Position Title: Assistant Deputy Commissioner - SMS

Salary Range: $115,000.00 to $125,000.00

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Application Information:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:

• • Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
  • Any position held by a Florida University
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • All periods of current or prior unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
  • Any Education
  • Any Volunteer Experience
  • Your resume and application must match
• *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.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

OFFICE CONTACT:

Elizabeth Williams, 850-245-9266

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The primary mission of this position is to provide leadership, assistance and support to school districts in implementing efficient and effective education and fiscal policy services, and to facilitate the Department’s mission for the delivery of quality and efficient services.  Additionally, this position provides internal support and assistance for related Department functions, such as program activities for public schools.

A secondary mission is to administer the monitoring and reporting functions of the statewide economic, revenue and education estimating conference process, acting as liaison with state agency and private sector programs, and legislative policy development for related public school programs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

• Assisting the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Operations with the Consensus Estimating Conferences to project student enrollment for public schools, community colleges, and state universities, as established in Sections 216.133-216.13, Florida Statutes.  Voting memberships of these conferences are the Executive Office of the Governor, the Division of Economic and Demographic Research of the Joint Legislative Management Committee, and the Department of Education.  Section 216.135, Florida Statutes, requires that the official estimates approved by these conferences shall be used by all state agencies in carrying out their duties under the state planning and budgeting system.
• This position directly supervises and is responsible for the management and oversight of all activities related to the Bureau of School Business Services.
• This position directly supervises and is responsible for the management and oversight of all activities related to the Office of Educational Facilities.
• Assist and provide significant input with the review of fixed capital outlay special projects. 
• Provides technical assistance to all K-20 sectors.
• Assists the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Operations with the designing, arranging and supervising of activities required for the Chief Executive Officer Development Program for District School Superintendents.
• Represent the Deputy Commissioner in contacts with public officials, other governmental agencies and the public, carries out assignments given to the Deputy Commissioner and acts for the Deputy Commissioner during absences.
• Provide direction, guidance and counsel to administrators and their staff in the management and operation of administrative functions.  Consults with staff members to develop solutions for operational problems.
• Edit and approve documents for publication for the Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Operations directives.
• Provide direction and assistance to departmental staff in the preparation and implementation of amendments to education programs and policies to carry out legislative and State Board of Education policy intent.
• Interpret and implement policies regarding education programs and the allocation of personnel and financial resources.
• Respond to, assist, and advise departmental staff as to the proper procedures and actions as they relate to budget planning, fiscal policy and management including the interpretation of State Budget Policies, State Board of Education Rules, and Florida Statutes.
• Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of policy and budget management consistent with established performance expectations.
• Assist the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Operations with responsibility for internal operations as they affect the Chancellors and Deputy Commissioners.
• With the concurrence of the Commissioner, assists the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Operations who serves as spokesman for the administrative areas to external groups, both public and private.
• Serves as chair of appropriate councils/committees and represents the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Operations and Commissioner as directed.
• This position establishes policy relative to the planning, direction, and development of education and fiscal management activities.
• This position has the authority to make decisions regarding the implementation of state and federal statutes and rules, approval of program applications, implementation of funding calculations, and approval of amendments.  In addition, the position reviews school district financial reports, action plans, and district staff in-service meetings.  These actions enable the Department to execute its responsibilities in distributing state and federal funds and fulfilling program requirements as well as assist school districts in efficient and effective operations.
• Serve on coordination and policy committees acting as resource for the support and analysis of legislative activities of the Department of Education.
• Formulate and coordinate teams, study groups and task forces to plan, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate various initiatives, projects and special assignments.
• Serves as a representative of the Department of Florida Education Finance Program Allocation Conference meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner, including studies or research requested or required by the Legislature or State Board of Education, participation at meetings or conferences concerned with educational matters at the national or state level, and act as liaison with other agencies, committees, or organization.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least ten years of professional accounting or auditing experience
• Five years of experience supervising or managing employees
• Five years of experience in financial reconciliation and fiscal management
• Ability to travel
• Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication
• Experience with public speaking
• Ability to provide work samples of writing skills for grammar, editing and communication review upon request

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

• Applicants who meet both the professional and educational experience.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field can substitute for 4 years of professional experience.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field can substitute for 6 years of professional experience.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUATION MISSION STATEMENT

Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

1. Higher Student Achievement
2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
3. Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
4. Quality Services

Florida Department of Education

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

LEAVE INFORMATION:

• Annual Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are 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 initial appointment.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted 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, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. 

For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

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.