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CHIEF OF EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION-DOE - 48000549 (TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301)

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Requisition No: 884470 Agency: Department of Education Working Title: CHIEF OF EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION-DOE - 48000549 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 48000549 Salary: agency to update Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2026 Total Compensation Estimator <a title="Total Compensation Estimator" href="https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tool</a>Florida Department of Education Division of Public Schools Bureau of Educator Certification Location: Turlington/Tallahassee Position Title: Chief of Educator Certification (SES) Salary Range: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 SALARY IS BASED ON CANDIDATE’S EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS OFFICE CONTACT: Emilie Willis, 850-245-0332 JOB DESCRIPTION: This position performs advanced level managerial work serving as the Chief of Bureau of Educator Certification and works under the Executive Staff Director – DOE (Deputy Chancellor for Educator Quality). Position is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Operations Sections, Evaluations Section, and the Policy Development Section and provides guidance and support to management staff over those sections. Provides direction in the planning and goal setting in relation to the mission of the Department of Education. DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES: (Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.) The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Establishes a budget that reflects the goals of the bureau to meet the needs of the education community</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Provides direction to the agency and the legislature in defining certification policy</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Provides leadership in defining the role of automation in the certification office</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Assumes full administrative responsibility for operation of the entire certification process thereby ensuring that every applicant is issued the appropriate certification as efficiently and accurately as possible</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Evaluates the administrative system by which certificates are issued and constantly strives a more efficient process</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Evaluates staffing and organizational patterns within the Bureau to determine the most efficient use of human resources</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Evaluates the use of technology in the certification process to create a more efficient data processing system for use by Bureau personnel</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Supervises and administers a certification information system which is electronically accessible by affected agencies</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Evaluates the use of technology in the archival and retrieval of hard copy documents</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Interacts with other entities in representation of educator certification standards</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Coordinates the functions of the bureau with other agency offices, district school systems, and institutions of higher learning</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Consults with the Education Practices Commission and Professional Practices Services regarding disciplinary proceedings against holders of Florida certificates</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Represents the agency as a member of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Performs other duties as assigned</li> </ul> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Four years of professional experience</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience with Florida State Board of Education rules and procedures governing issuance of Educator’s Certificates and renewal of certificates</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to travel</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience with public speaking</li> </ul> EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTIONS: F.S. 112.219 – Substitution of work experience for postsecondary educational requirements. <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University can substitute for 4 years of direct experience.</li> </ul> Related work experience may not substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the advertised job description. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida’s education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects the cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success. The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all student within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued students, parents, and communities. Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers – encouraging independence and self-sufficiency. FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide: <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Higher Student Achievement</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Skilled Workforce and Economic Development</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Quality Services</li> </ol> <a href="https://www.fldoe.org/">Florida Department of Education Home</a> WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS! <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">State Group Insurance coverage options+ </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (<a href="http://www.myfrs.com">www.myfrs.com</a>)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Annual and Sick Leave Benefits</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Flexible Spending Accounts</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ongoing comprehensive training provided</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Career Growth</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Highly skilled, professional environment</li> </ul> For a more complete list of benefits, visit <a href="http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com">www.mybenefits.myflorida.com</a> *We care about the success of our employees. *We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves *We care about the success of our clients. *A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees. LEAVE INFORMATION: SMS/SES <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Annual Leave: Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Sick Leave: Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment. </li> </ul> BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 Background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted, or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purpose and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service (CS), or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Selective Service website. SPECIAL NOTE Please note that this position requires an on-site schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework is not available for this role. APPLICANT INFORMATION &amp; HIRING REQUIREMENTS Application Information: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of: <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Any position held by a State of Florida agency</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Any position held by a Florida University</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">All periods of employment from high school graduation</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">All periods of current or prior unemployment</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Gaps 3 months of more must be accounted for*</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Any Education</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Any Volunteer Experience</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Your resume and application must match</li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">*Gaps 3 months of more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Include your supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contract information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. </li> </ul> Hiring Information and Requirements: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 5.65pt 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only. </li> </ul> If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step. NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (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.

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