VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AREA DIR - DOE - 48004096

Requisition No: 847902 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AREA DIR - DOE - 48004096

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48004096 

Salary:  $80,000.00-$85,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/06/2025 

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DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AREA DIRECTOR

POSITION NUMBER: 48004096

SALARY: $80,000.00-$85,000.00 

 The mission of Florida’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is improve employment outcomes, including employment-specific training outcomes, and enhance independence for individuals with disabilities.

This position manages DVR staff in units and positions across the panhandle area in counties from Escambia to Suwannee and requires:

• • Strong organizational and management skills
  • Strong skills specific to public speaking and stakeholder outreach (including with other agencies, business, and community organizations)
  • Ability to develop and maintain a positive, motivated and cooperative team Critical thinking, data-based management and problem solving skills

Job Description:

As a Director, the incumbent must communicate with, motivate, provide or coordinate training, and direct the work of his/her subordinates. In addition, the employee must complete timely performance appraisals, develop timely and accurate work plans, and timely approve monthly attendance and leave for each position under his/her direct report. Timesheets will be completed in the People First system by the 5th business day of the following month. The incumbent has the authority to make hiring recommendations as well as disciplinary recommendations.

Under the direction of the DVR Chief of Field Services - DOE - SES this position is charged with executing and assisting in the development of all policies, guidelines, and procedures required to effectively administer the State Vocational Rehabilitation Program at the Area level. Recruits and selects qualified professional staff and provides direct supervision to subordinate management staff within the Area.

• Administers all aspects of the State Vocational Rehabilitation Program within one of seven Areas composed of multiple unit offices located throughout the assigned service area. Assures that eligibility determination and service delivery are consistent with Federal and State rules and regulations.
• Assists in the formulation of VR policy relevant to service delivery statewide and at the local level. Interprets applicable laws, rules and policies for staff throughout the Area.
• Assists in the planning and development of legislative budget issues.
•  Administers the Department's rules and regulations. Establishes and implements internal controls, directs, authorizes, and monitors personnel actions in area of responsibility (Area). Authorizes staff reallocations within assigned Area, assures the integrity of the classification system and organizational soundness in authorizing actions.
• Establishes fiscal controls; monitors resource utilization to ensure that services are provided to the maximum number of eligible clients within the Area. This position is delegated with authority to reallocate Area resources to assure optimum utilization, approve purchase requisitions, and authorize purchase of equipment.
•  Assures Area compliance with casework standards that result in correct eligibility decisions and client service outcomes.
• Coordinates, negotiates, monitors, and analyzes Area productivity through case review, data system information, staff conferences and other appropriate means to assess the quality and level of services, and develops corrective action plans as necessary.
• Motivates, trains and/or oversees training for staff to ensure quality service provision of all programs.
• Reviews activities related to client rights in receipt of Vocational Rehabilitation services and ensures preservation of client rights.
• Performs Administrative Reviews upon the request of applicants or clients who are dissatisfied with any action concerning the furnishing or denial of Vocational Rehabilitation services.
•  Establishes and maintains an active community role.
• Provides information to and liaison with community-based organizations, other agencies, the media, and service providers such as universities, physicians, hospitals, and facilities. Promotes understanding of the Division's initiatives, programs, and the needs of the State's disabled population to an array of groups including legislative and congressional delegations.
• Serves as a member of the Local Workforce Development Board and committees to insure Vocational Rehabilitation's role as a partner in the State Workforce Development System and participation in One-Stop Center.

REQUIRED: Experience working directly with people with disabilities and at least 5 years of supervisory experience.

PREFERRED: Master’s degree

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods and techniques, and management information systems

Ability to:

• participate in meetings with executives from public, not-for profit, and private sectors
• plan and organize multiple functions, projects, processes in high pressure, fast paced environment
• effectively communicate issues and positions verbally and in writing
• apply laws, regulations, policies, and established procedural guidelines in order to perform quality assurance functions
• apply policies and procedures to situations in order to assess performance, compliance, and effectiveness of operations
• recruit, hire and directly supervise professional and management staff
• research issues related to service delivery and customer complaints and/or concerns
• prepare public correspondence for senior management
• communicate effectively to resolve issues of service delivery, performance, compliance, ethics, and effectiveness
• plan, coordinate, and conduct presentations
• ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize work

 APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be delayed at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

• Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first:
  • Any and all State of Florida jobs
  • Any and all Florida University jobs
  • All periods of employment
  • Periods of unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more*
  • Education
  • Volunteer Experience

Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.

*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.

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

Complete and register your State of Florida Employment Application on-line, which will then enable you to electronically submit your application for advertised vacancies in the state agencies. The State of Florida application online can be edited at any time prior to each submission and will automatically populate when you apply to a specific position.

For assistance in completing the employment application or applying for jobs using the People First system, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed 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, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

• 10 Paid Holidays annually
• 176 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually
• 104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually
• Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – Employee pays (Individual $8.34/month or Family $30.00/month)
• Life Insurance – State pays 100% of premium
• Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision, etc.
• Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
• Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction

Benefits information can be found on the following website: http://mybenefits.myflorida.com/

LEAVE INFORMATION

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

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

   

• Selective Services System (SSS)

  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.

    

  VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:

  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational 

  requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

  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.

   

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.