Job Information
MyFlorida FDC-DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND RE-ENTRY-CENTRAL OFFICE, TALLAHASSEE, FL in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
FDC-DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND RE-ENTRY-CENTRAL OFFICE, TALLAHASSEE, FL
Date: Jun 28, 2024
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .
Requisition No: 832451
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: FDC-DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND RE-ENTRY-CENTRAL OFFICE, TALLAHASSEE, FL
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 70062824
Salary: $120,000 - $125,000 annually
Posting Closing Date: 07/12/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)
OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT
Deputy Director of Programs and Re-Entry
This advertisement is for a SES position located in Tallahassee, Florida.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $125,000 annually
The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is the third-largest state prison system in the country, with approximately 80,000 inmates incarcerated and nearly 146,000 offenders on community supervision. The Office of Programs and Re-Entry (OPR) provides evidence-driven programs, and services to assist inmates and offenders in rehabilitation and reintegration into their communities.
Reporting to the Director of Programs and Re-Entry, the Deputy Director of Programs and Re-Entry (OPR) will be instrumental in the expansion of education and workforce development for FDC’s inmate and offender population. This position will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to change how we operate re-entry programs statewide, in order to ensure FDC can make the greatest impact for public safety and reducing victimization.
The ideal candidate should have a passion for improvement, who is interested in taking a holistic view of how Florida operates correctional education and programs.
OPR is divided into four bureaus, employs approximately 1,000 employees and contractors, and provides services and support to every correctional facility statewide:
Bureau of Education
Responsible for the administration of academic and career and technical education, library services, specialized population programming and transition services.
Bureau of Program Development
Designs, implements, and trains staff to conduct risk and needs systems and conduct program fidelity monitoring, program analysis, and program categorization.
Bureau of Substance Use Treatment
Responsible for institutional substance use treatment and services that assist in the transition period between incarceration and return to community. These services include Re-Entry institutions, community based behavioral health and substance use disorder programs, volunteer programs, and other release services.
Bureau of Chaplaincy Services
Provides for the spiritual needs of inmates and offenders, coordinates religious education, provides a variety of religious activities.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Deputy Director of the Office of Office of Programs and Re-Entry (OPR) will provide oversight and organization to one of the agency’s most important sections. The nature of the work requires daily coordination and frequent travel as programs expand statewide. The Deputy will be a critical part of the day-to-day success of the agency’s initiatives and programs.
The Deputy Director will help create a strategic approach to FDC’s academic and vocational program resources. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Confers with and advises the executive leadership team and department heads on program issues, policies, procedures, and rules.
Directs the research, design, development, budgeting, program standards and compliance, implementation and evaluation of substance abuse program services and re-entry programs, specialized community-based programs, specialized offender services, transition services, chaplaincy and volunteer services programs for offenders in institutions and under community supervision.
Directs the development of ongoing enhancement of all offender programs to enable the department to project, with acceptable accuracy, the needs of offenders.
Coordinates research with outside agencies, universities, and criminal justice professionals.
Assists with drafting and monitoring correctional program legislation and correctional program objectives.
Manages the planning, development, budgeting, program standards, monitoring and evaluation of programs for inmates and offenders.
Coordinates and monitors the allocation of contract services and delivery on contract services.
Represents the department in meetings, hearings, and task forces, both internal and external to the department, including legislative, administrative, and community forums.
Directs appropriate research and implementation of program innovations. This includes the development of funding sources and grants as well as the adoption of technology for more efficient use of resources.
Manages and directs program goals and procedures on an ongoing basis the effectiveness and delivery of offender services.
Monitoring and oversight of personnel actions involving Bureau Chiefs and Office of Programs and Re-Entry Staff. Leads all recruiting and retention activities to assist in keeping all OPR positions fully staffed.
Serves as an essential staff member for the Office of Programs and Re-Entry, providing leadership and direction, while also ensuring that all staff are held accountable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree or higher in an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution
Ten (10) years of related educational, programs or correctional experience
Demonstrated administrative leadership capabilities, as evidenced by documented job experience.
Five (5) years of progressive supervisory and/or managerial experience
Experience in organizational team management.
Experience and vision to lead large-scale strategic efforts.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
Comprehensive health insurance
Supplemental dental and vision Insurance.
Life insurance: $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waiver for public college courses
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
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.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application, and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
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.
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee