FNW PROGRAM DIRECTOR I - DACS - 42005968

Requisition No: 858504 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: FNW PROGRAM DIRECTOR I - DACS - 42005968

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42005968 

Salary:  $65,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/18/2025 

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FNW PROGRAM DIRECTOR I – DACS

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Jerry Sego (850) 617-7454

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, economics or risk management and four (4) years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, examining, analyzing or investigating financial data.

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.  Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Requires possession of a valid Driver License.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required.

Must be willing to obtain additional training appropriate to job functions.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Some weekend and evening travel required for completing reviews and attendance/presentations at conferences and meetings. 

JOB DUTIES:

General: Provides oversight to the Financial Operations Section, which includes Accounting and Contract Management, as well as oversight of Procurement and Grants Management.  Serves as backup to the Financial Operations Manager in the supervision over the division’s financial resources.

Monitors work performance of subordinates, including periodic written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies; recognizing employee accomplishments; and recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed.  Approves timesheets and leave requests.  Documents recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Efficiently carries out employee selection actions when vacancies are to be filled.   Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.  Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures.

Assists Section Manager with the preparation of the federal State Administrative Expense (SAE) plan annually. Assists with the preparation of the division's Legislative Budget Request (LBR), Long-Range Program Plan (LRPP), and operating budget annually along with supporting documentation for review and approval by the Division Director.  Provides assistance to Office of Policy and Budget staff concerning information included in the LBR, LRPP, and all other division budget matters.

Assists Section Manager with the development of spending histories, forecasts, workload reports and other documentation for inclusion in budget requests; reviews proposed legislative budget requests/exhibits for accuracy and correctness. Advises division management of the status of program budgets and informs them of proper utilization of funds to reach program objectives.

Coordinates and supervises the workflow of the Financial Operations Section, including oversight of processing and tracking of purchase requisitions, P-Card issuance and contract requests. Establishes section goals and objectives that support the division’s mission and performance measures.  Ensures all staff functions and procedures are documented, performance expectations are up to date with appropriate measures, and backup staff are efficiently trained.

Reviews and approves contracts and purchase requisitions for goods and services.  Ensures that all division purchase orders and contracts are reevaluated each year and changes are made within required timelines.  Evaluates contracts (initial and ongoing), including the development of monitoring instruments, and makes recommendations for continuing, modifying or canceling contracts. Provides assistance to division staff on the preparation of material for formal bidding and any necessary back-up material. Works with the Director of Purchasing on questions related to division solicitations and serves as a liaison between the two offices.

Assists Section Manager with the preparation of documents for state and federal audits.  Ensures the timely submission and accuracy of all departmental reports related to division finances. Responsible for certifying required reports to USDA by established deadline. Such reports include, but are not limited to, FNS-13, FNS-418, FNS-10, FNS-13, FNS-828, quarterly grant reports, and FFVP reports.

Reviews regulatory policy directives and formulates procedures for implementation of such policies that relate to the division’s business operations. Provides guidance to staff and all stakeholders regarding the division’s financial management system and policies and procedures and resolves related issues and concerns timely.

Assists with the emergency management functions of the bureau during periods of disaster; maintains a p-card purchasing limit in excess of $35,000. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of funds management, government contract management and purchasing
• Knowledge of the methods of reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data
• Knowledge of business functional areas, such as purchasing, accounting, budgeting, and personnel
• Knowledge of internal control systems
• Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers
• Effective verbal and written communication, human relations, analytical, planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to provide budgetary analysis and interpretations of allocations
• Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to nutrition programs and financial management
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Ability to plan, organize, and work independently, as well as within a team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
   

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!
  
  

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

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.