State of Florida

BUREAU CHIEF OF SUPPORT SERVICES

State of Florida$106K — $112K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum of six years' experience in business administration, including four years in a supervisory role.
  • Three years of contract management experience with values over $100,000 in state or federal government.
  • Current Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Experience managing professional staff of four or more individuals.
  • Strong stakeholder management demonstrating ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of over 30 fleet professionals in statewide fleet operations.
  • Oversee the acquisition, utilization, and disposal of approximately 3,000 vehicles.
  • Administer a multi-million-dollar fleet budget and legislative requests.
  • Manage the WEX fuel card program and vehicle telematics.
  • Supervise a team of over 50 for public records and general services administration.
  • Ensure building safety and security, including employee credentialing and parking contracts.
  • Coordinate emergency response operations during and after work hours.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance, including AD&D benefits.
  • Supplemental Dental, Vision, Disability, and Hospitalization insurance.
  • Tuition-Free college courses offered.
  • Multiple retirement plan options within the Florida Retirement System, including pension and investment plans.
Full Job Description
Requisition No: 878571

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: BUREAU CHIEF OF SUPPORT SERVICES

Pay Plan: SES



Salary: $106,822.82 - $112,730.54 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 07/14/2026

ADVERTISING TITLE: BUREAU CHIEF OF SUPPORT SERVICES

***PENDING RECLASSIFICATION***

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Office of Administration, Bureau of Support Service.

This is a professional management level position reporting to the Department's Director of Administration with the primary responsibility of administration and oversight of the Bureau of Support Services which includes statewide fleet operations and general services of the Florida Department of Corrections' Central Office.

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

JOB DUTIES:

Fleet Administration:
  • Manage a team of 30+ administrative and technical fleet professionals including mid-level and upper managers.
  • Oversee full operations, including but not limited to acquisition, allocation, utilization management, repair, and disposal of a statewide fleet of approximately 3,000 vehicles
  • Administration of a multi-million-dollar fleet acquisition and repair budget including the preparation of legislative budget requests for acquisition appropriations
  • Manage the Department's WEX fuel card program and vehicle telematics software platform

General Services:
  • Manage a team of 50+ administrative professions including mid-level and upper managers
  • Oversee the Department's public records and records management teams
  • Oversee the Central Office General Services operations including but not limited to building safety and security of (4) headquarters buildings, employee/contractor ID badge credentialing, employee/contractor parking contracts, Department recycling and surplus programs, print operations, and mail operations.

Emergencies:
  • The incumbent in this position is responsible for managing emergency response during and after scheduled work hours. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the work activities of subordinates. Participation in emergency response is a requirement of this position.


Supervision:
  • Manage and supervise the day-to-day operations and staff as required. Communicate clearly and frequently with staff to ensure the mission and tasks are clear.
  • Provide prompt and courteous customer service. Incumbent provides general administrative duties, including the writing of employee performance evaluations and review of work-related performance. Addresses employee performance issues promptly and uses corrective action to resolve performance problems.
  • Recommends disciplinary action if necessary and provides recommendations for training and continued training/education. Works with the FDC Human Resource
  • Division to document performance-related issues. Performs employee Performance
  • Planning and Review within designated time periods in accordance with FDC procedures. Supervises subordinates, reviews, and timely approves timesheets, purchasing card transactions, and all other contract management-related activities.
  • Trains and evaluates employees on job safety, proper care and use of state-owned equipment, and periodic review to reinforce FDC procedures. Ensure subordinates receive and complete the required training.

BENEFITS:
  • 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:
    • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
    • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
    • 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

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

  • Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience and responsibility in a business administration field, four (4) of which while holding a supervisory position directing a multi-functional staff.
  • Three (3) years of state or federal government experience in contract management overseeing contract values of more than $100,000.
  • Current Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) or successful attainment of FCCM certification within (6) months of employment date.
  • Experience leading and managing a professional staff of four or more members.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills. Ability to work with internal and external partners to achieve desired outcomes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), preferred.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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About State of Florida

The State of Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is the third-most populous state and the 22nd largest by area. The state capital is Tallahassee and its largest city is Jacksonville. Florida is known for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and tourist attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and the Kennedy Space Center. The state is also home to a number of universities and colleges, including the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of Miami.
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