Deputy Executive Director - SES- 64080485

Company: State of Florida
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Date: - Sep 15, 2023 Location: - TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our -E-Verify Website .Requisition No: -808983 -Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: Deputy Executive Director - SES- 64080485Position Number: -64080485 -Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 -Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2023 - Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation Board of Nursing Deputy Executive Director Select Exempt Service Pending Reclassification as -General Operations Manager I - SES with a working title of Deputy Executive Director The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) serves the public by licensing qualified health care providers, enforcing standards among licensees and facilities, and informing licensees and the public. If you have a desire to serve the people of Florida, a career with MQA allows you to do so while enjoying generous benefits including:

• Ten paid holidays and paid annual and sick leave
• Health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement options to fit your specific needs
• Up to eighteen hours per year of free tuition at Florida public universities through the State Employee Tuition Waiver program
• Opportunities for professional growth Are you excited about making a difference in public service? The Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation is responsible for the policy making and programmatic activities related to licensure of health care practitioners and regulated facilities. The Bureau is comprised of a bureau chief and seven offices under the supervision of executive directors. The board offices credential and license designated healthcare practitioners. With the Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the public. We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, and energetic person to join our team. Accept this challenge and you will find yourself at the forefront of health care regulation. Our staff is dedicated to inspiring and empowering a culture of trust, so our community can lead healthier lives. Our mission is to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts. You can help fulfill that mission. This position requires a great deal of computer experience as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. In addition to regularly assigned duties, the person selected for this position will be asked to participate in process improvement teams and offer productive feedback. We strive to maintain continued development through innovation, collaboration, accountability, responsiveness, and excellence. Your Specific Responsibilities: The Board Deputy Executive Director is supervised by the Executive Director of the Board of Nursing and serves as an Administrative Officer for the regulatory licensing board. Responsible for staff management, including discipline, hiring, review and performance planning appraisals, and general supervision of staff. Responsible for ensuring that procedural and administrative duties are efficiently and timely performed by staff. Performs functions delegated to the position by the board, including evaluating the applications of candidates to ensure that only qualified candidates are authorized to take licensure examinations. Authorizes and oversees the issuance of licenses, the approval of mandatory continuing education programs and providers, and audits of compliance with licensure requirements. Assists the Executive Director in making recommendations to the board and the department regarding proposed statutory revisions, analysis of proposed bills, proposals for new programs or organizational structures, continuation or expansion of current programs or organizational structures, annual budget requests based on personnel and resource needs, new or revised rules, and policies and procedures for business processes. Assists the Executive Director with administering and interpreting statutes, policies and procedures, and administrative rules - to the public, applicants, members of the Legislature and their staff, local, state and federal agencies, societies and associations, and members of the professions. Works with board counsels, general counsel's office, and staff, for interpretation and implementation of statutes and rules. Implements new programs and revisions to existing programs resulting from legislative changes in the Nurse Practice Act and other laws or rules affecting the board. Acts as an agent for the board for the service of legal process in suits naming board members and the Executive Director as respondent. Gives testimony or depositions in administrative hearings or in court proceedings in the capacity of custodian of the board's records. Serves as liaison with professional groups, organizations, and regulatory agencies, when such representation benefits the regulatory goals of the board or department. Represents the department before the board on matters of policy and procedure and advocates before the board on issues involving the goals of the department regarding the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Requires travel to attend and administer board meetings. Serves as lead staff for the coordination of certain committee meetings of the board, to include planning the agenda, preparation of the minutes, and set-up functions. Serves as lead staff on the implementation of legislation which impacts the board. Assists the Executive Director in the daily oversite of the CNA/Administrative Support Unit and Education Unit, in addition to daily oversite of the Licensure Unit. Serves as the Editor of the Florida Nursing Quarterly, the Board's newsletter. This position is required to work emergency duty, in preparation for, during, and as a result of, a catastrophic or natural disaster. This position is responsible for the preparation of purchasing and the approval of purchasing. Serves as the supervisor for property custodian/delegate and monitors compliance of mandatory requirements in Section 273 and 274.11, Florida Statutes. This position is in compliance with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 3A-24, Florida Administrative Code. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. **NOTE: It is unacceptable to use the statement "See resume" in place of work history. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. Please use complete sentences, correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 7 Tips for Preparing Effective State Applications - Click here to learn how to prepare your State of Florida employment application to showcase your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application. When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note: Responses to the qualifying questions you have answered must be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the State of Florida employment application. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. Vision: To be the -Healthiest -State in the Nation. Values: I -nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. C -ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. A -ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect. R -esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. E -xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. 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 Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: -http://www.sss.gov - If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. - The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 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.For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time

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