DIRECTOR

Requisition No: 841329 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: DIRECTOR

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 40000156 

Salary:  $95,000 - $125,000 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/06/2024 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves in a leadership and management role, responsible for supervising positions and guiding the overall management of the Rebuild Florida program and Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding. This position is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of employees and contractors that are helping to implement CDBG-DR programs.  

• Manage, supervise, and conduct staff performance appraisals, and handle the hiring and disciplinary actions of staff, as needed, and in compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates communication and technical assistance needs for CDBG-DR initiatives.
• Coordinate and assist with training of new staff.
• Track, prepare and perform critical review of all required State or Federal reports for content and compliance with statutory requirements and program policy and ensure all reports are routed for internal review and submitted  on time. 
• Oversee CDBG-DR efforts, requiring complex coordination across multiple programs and processes.
• Maintain a complete understanding of all applicable HUD, State of Florida policies and requirements.
• Oversee the implementation and operations of the CDBG-DR Program, which includes oversight and distribution of resources, Florida ⚚ Action Plan and overall cost and performance management.
• Supervise program managers of all disaster recovery programs and ensure appropriate support for program execution.
• Monitor and understand the financial performance of the various programs.
• Manage the third-party vendor contracts and overall procurement strategy for CDBG services.
• Oversee the deployment and use of CDBG System of Record.
• Make presentations at various workshops and conferences.  Attends and participates in meetings at the request of management relating to DRI issues, both within and external to the Department.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, reports and analyses, and materials for public information requests under managerial supervision as requested.

• Develop and conduct technical training on program related area.(moved from KSAs)

• Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be self-motivated.
• Knowledge and experience of Federal and/or State grant or contract management regulations and processes (i.e. development, administration and monitoring of State or Federal grants and contracts).
• Knowledge of and experience in Management Principles and Techniques and Demonstrated Supervisory Skills.
• Working knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of financial management and budgeting of State or Federal funds. 
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities for self and team.
• Ability to use problem solving techniques, maintain records, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to conduct and compile research and provide reports and analyses as required.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team, and exercise sound judgment while representing the Departments best interest.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or ethics.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform fiscal reviews, develop and interpret fiscal reports and track expenditures. 
• Ability to make presentation in group or individual settings

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

Preferred –

Experience with federal grants. 

Experience in the executive and legislative processes.

Pay: $95,000 - $125.000 Annually

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:

The incumbent in this position must exercise independent judgment in the administration, preparation and management of complex programs and processes; ensure internal controls are established and maintained for each area of responsibility; identify efficiency opportunities in the process areas; and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements; provide assistance in solving problems related to monitoring and  audit report  findings; assist with the input and upkeep of the technology system of record and utilize the database to generate management reports; coordinate with, and assist Florida Commerce Bureau Finanical Management in preparing and processing annual financial reports reporting to constituents and stakeholders on compliance and fiscal matters

The Difference You Will Make:

Rebuild Florida is Florida's long-term disaster recovery effort, committed to rebuilding impacted communities stronger so they are more resiliency to future storms. 

The Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program ( HRRP) for recent hurricanes is a centralized housing rehabilitation, reconstruction or replacement program that will prioritize low-to-moderate-income families with seniors aged 62 and older, children, and/or disabled household members impacted by recent Hurricanes. 

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.  

Where You Will Work:   

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

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.