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this open competitive advertisement is for a ses (selected exempt service) position located at central office in tallahassee, florida, in the office of programs and re-entry within the bureau of re-entry and transition services.

the mission of the office of programs and re-entry at the florida department of corrections (fdc) is to provide comprehensive rehabilitative programs and services that prepare inmates for successful reintegration into society.

this position is not a telework position and is required to report to the fdc office in the area it serves.

*** this position requires a significant amount of travel***

• leadership and supervision: provide guidance, direction, and training to regional community transition specialists to enhance community resources and linkages for employment, housing, education, and more.
• team management: supervise pre-release employment navigator specialists, regional compass coordinators, and career development specialists to improve community resources and services.
• independent decision making: perform advanced decision-making in line with the mission of the office of programs and re-entry and the florida department of corrections strategic plan.
• collaborative programming: facilitate and promote pre- and post-release programming and services between community corrections, institutions, and community providers.
• process improvement: research, develop, and present process improvement opportunities to enhance inmate and offender transitional practices statewide.
• stakeholder communication: interact with regional directors, circuit administrators, wardens, and central office staff to ensure consistent messaging and meet the needs of inmates and offenders.
• partnership building: engage with agencies like the department of children and families, florida housing authority, and career source to provide coordinated services aligned with fdc’s mission.
• training and networking: coordinate and assist in training for department and contract staff, network with governmental agencies and volunteer groups, and participate in special projects as directed by the bureau chief.

• 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.
• deferred retirement option program (drop).
• deferred compensation.
• recently retired? beginning july 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an frs employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the investment plan or pension plan without interruption.

please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• must possess a valid driver’s license.
• must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• must be willing to travel. As required for the position.
• must possess five (5) years of experience in re-entry and/or transition services.
• must possess two (2) years of administrative experience supervising staff.
• must possess six (6) years of correctional agency related experience.
• must possess six (6) years of correctional agency related analytical research, data analysis, coordination of community partnerships, and auditing experience.
• must possess six (6) years of experience in criminal justice, public administration, or behavioral science.
  • postsecondary education may substitute for up to six (6) years of the required experience in criminal justice, public administration, or behavioral science.

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.