Requisition No: 887003
Agency: Department of Health
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 64007513
Salary: $79,000 - $81,500/annually
Posting Closing Date: 11/14/2026
Total Compensation Estimator ToolBureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation
Office of Veteran Licensure Services
Executive Director
Open Competitive OpportunityThis 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.
The Executive Director of the Office of Veteran Licensure Services must be a military veteran and reports to the Bureau Chief of Health Care Practitioner Regulation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing staff, hiring, discipline, and performance reviews while ensuring timely administrative operations.
- Assisting active-duty military, veterans, and their spouses with the health care licensure process, including referring them to Veterans Florida for employment and educational resources.
- Supporting the Bureau Chief with legislative analysis, budget requests, policy creation, and organizational restructuring.
- Interpreting and implementing state statutes, administrative rules, and legislative changes in collaboration with legal counsel and public agencies.
- Conducting public outreach with professional organizations to support regulatory goals.
This is an on-site position in Tallahassee and the incumbent must be physically present in the office to effectively perform job duties. This position requires emergency duty, in preparation for, during, and as a result of a catastrophic or natural disaster.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
- Ability to understand and apply Florida Statutes, rules, policies and procedures for licensing and regulation of professionals and consumer protection.
- Ability to provide consultative assistance to others.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Qualifications:Minimum:
- 4 years of work experience, a bachelor's degree in public health, business administration, law, health care administration or a related field may substitute the required experience.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience, preferably in health care, regulatory compliance, or public health.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, develop strategic initiatives, and manage cross-functional collaborations.
- Experience in building relationships with government officials, health care professionals, and community stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
Where You Will Work:Our office is located in the Southwood area of Tallahassee in the Capital Circle Office Complex at:
4042 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399
This is a fully on-site position based in Tallahassee. Employees are required to work from our Tallahassee office five days per week with no regular telework or remote option.
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
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- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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