BUREAU CHIEF OF SUPPORT SERVICES

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. Manage the Department’s WEX fuel card program and vehicle telematics software platform.

Administration of a Multi-Million-Dollar Fleet Acquisition and Repair Budget

Prepare legislative budget requests for acquisition appropriations. Manage a multi-million-dollar fleet acquisition and repair budget.

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

• 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.