BUREAU CHIEF OF SUPPORT SERVICES

Requisition No: 878571 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: BUREAU CHIEF OF SUPPORT SERVICES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70001797 

Salary:  $106,822.82 - $112,730.54 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/14/2026 

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 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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 ADVERTISING TITLE: BUREAU CHIEF OF SUPPORT SERVICES

***PENDING RECLASSIFICATION***

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Office of Administration, Bureau of Support Service.

This is a professional management level position reporting to the Department’s Director of Administration with the primary responsibility of administration and oversight of the Bureau of Support Services which includes statewide fleet operations and general services of the Florida Department of Corrections’ Central Office.  

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

JOB DUTIES:

Fleet Administration:

• Manage a team of 30+ administrative and technical fleet professionals including mid-level and upper managers. 
• Oversee full operations, including but not limited to acquisition, allocation, utilization management, repair, and disposal of a statewide fleet of approximately 3,000 vehicles
• Administration of a multi-million-dollar fleet acquisition and repair budget including the preparation of legislative budget requests for acquisition appropriations
• Manage the Department’s WEX fuel card program and vehicle telematics software platform 

General Services:

• Manage a team of 50+ administrative professions including mid-level and upper managers
• Oversee the Department’s public records and records management teams
• Oversee the Central Office General Services operations including but not limited to building safety and security of (4) headquarters buildings, employee/contractor ID badge credentialing, employee/contractor parking contracts, Department recycling and surplus programs, print operations, and mail operations. 

Emergencies:

• The incumbent in this position is responsible for managing emergency response during and after scheduled work hours.  The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the work activities of subordinates. Participation in emergency response is a requirement of this position. 

Supervision:

• Manage and supervise the day-to-day operations and staff as required. Communicate clearly and frequently with staff to ensure the mission and tasks are clear.
• Provide prompt and courteous customer service. Incumbent provides general administrative duties, including the writing of employee performance evaluations and review of work-related performance. Addresses employee performance issues promptly and uses corrective action to resolve performance problems.
• Recommends disciplinary action if necessary and provides recommendations for training and continued training/education. Works with the FDC Human Resource
• Division to document performance-related issues. Performs employee Performance
• Planning and Review within designated time periods in accordance with FDC procedures. Supervises subordinates, reviews, and timely approves timesheets, purchasing card transactions, and all other contract management-related activities.
• Trains and evaluates employees on job safety, proper care and use of state-owned equipment, and periodic review to reinforce FDC procedures. Ensure subordinates receive and complete the required training. 

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:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience and responsibility in a business administration field, four (4) of which while holding a supervisory position directing a multi-functional staff.
• Three (3) years of state or federal government experience in contract management overseeing contract values of more than $100,000.     
• Current Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) or successful attainment of FCCM certification within (6) months of employment date.
• Experience leading and managing a professional staff of four or more members.
• Strong stakeholder management skills. Ability to work with internal and external partners to achieve desired outcomes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), preferred.

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.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

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.