DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONAL REHAB - 48004195

Requisition No: 852732 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONAL REHAB - 48004195

 Pay Plan: SMS

Position Number: 48004195 

Salary:  $90,000-$110,000 

Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2025 

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DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
LOCATION: Tallahassee
Deputy Director
Position Number: 48004195
Minimum Hiring Salary:$7,500 - $9,166 Monthly

 

 

 

Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees."

 

This position works in Tallahassee as a Deputy Director. 

 

Minimum Requirements:

Five years of full-time executive level leadership experience overseeing program, fiscal, contractual and administrative functions.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, management, and/or workforce-related field of study.
• Experience managing programs that include implementation of statutes, rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide collaborative leadership and partnership with stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing and implementing legislation. 

 

Job Description:

The Deputy Director reports to the Director and is responsible for implementing program priorities, regulations, statutes, rules, and policies, as directed by the Director. The position is responsible for ensuring vocational rehabilitation services align with the Division’s mission.

 

The position serves as the lead for legislative activities impacting the Division, to include legislative bill analysis, legislative bill tracking, development of legislative budget requests and implementation of legislation. The Deputy Director works closely with the Director, Fiscal Administrator and other senior managers to ensure the Division is operating within the approved operating budget.

 

The employee is responsible for oversight of the Division’s administrative rules, including adherence with the rule-making process, timelines and implementation. 

 

The employee is responsible for the oversight of the development and implementation of the State Plan.

 

The position oversees the Bureau of Field Services providing direction and guidance to the Bureau Chief in the management and operation of field operations and program implementation.

 

The position oversees the Bureau of Compliance and Quality Assurance providing direction and guidance to the Bureau Chief on compliance with federal laws, state statutes, rules and quality improvement activities, including data analysis and data-informed decision making.   

 

The position oversees the Bureau of Vendor and Contracted Services providing direction and guidance to the Bureau Chief in the management and operation of the Bureau, including compliance with contract monitoring requirements.

 

The position oversees the Bureau of Technology Services providing direction and guidance to the Bureau Chief in the management and operation of the Division’s information technology services and systems.

 

The position oversees the Bureau of Administrative Services concerning operations and management of office space, office equipment and furnishings, purchasing, P-Cards, emergency operations and leasing.

 

The position works closely with the Director and Personnel Administrator on the management of human resources including organizational challenges, allocation of personnel, and actions related to recruitment, selection, transfer, reassignment, promotions and disciplinary actions.

 

The employee is responsible for preparing and administering pr