Requisition No: 884470
Agency: Department of Education
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 48000549
Salary: agency to update
Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2026
Total Compensation Estimator ToolFlorida Department of EducationDivision of Public SchoolsBureau of Educator CertificationLocation: Turlington/TallahasseePosition Title: Chief of Educator Certification (SES)Salary Range: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00SALARY IS BASED ON CANDIDATE'S EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSOFFICE 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 & 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:
- Establishes a budget that reflects the goals of the bureau to meet the needs of the education community
- Provides direction to the agency and the legislature in defining certification policy
- Provides leadership in defining the role of automation in the certification office
- 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
- Evaluates the administrative system by which certificates are issued and constantly strives a more efficient process
- Evaluates staffing and organizational patterns within the Bureau to determine the most efficient use of human resources
- Evaluates the use of technology in the certification process to create a more efficient data processing system for use by Bureau personnel
- Supervises and administers a certification information system which is electronically accessible by affected agencies
- Evaluates the use of technology in the archival and retrieval of hard copy documents
- Interacts with other entities in representation of educator certification standards
- Coordinates the functions of the bureau with other agency offices, district school systems, and institutions of higher learning
- Consults with the Education Practices Commission and Professional Practices Services regarding disciplinary proceedings against holders of Florida certificates
- Represents the agency as a member of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification
- Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education:
- Four years of professional experience
- Experience with Florida State Board of Education rules and procedures governing issuance of Educator's Certificates and renewal of certificates
- Ability to travel
- Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.
- Experience with public speaking
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTIONS:F.S. 112.219 - Substitution of work experience for postsecondary educational requirements.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University can substitute for 4 years of direct experience.
Related work experience may not substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the advertised job description.
WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!- State Group Insurance coverage options+
- Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
- Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
- Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Ongoing comprehensive training provided
- Career Growth
- Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
- Highly skilled, professional environment
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
LEAVE INFORMATION: SMS/SES
- 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.
- 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.
SPECIAL NOTEPlease 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 & HIRING REQUIREMENTSApplication Information:
- Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
- Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:
- Any position held by a State of Florida agency
- Any position held by a Florida University
- All periods of employment from high school graduation
- All periods of current or prior unemployment
- Gaps 3 months of more must be accounted for*
- Any Education
- Any Volunteer Experience
- Your resume and application must match
- *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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
Hiring Information and Requirements:
- The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.
- 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.
- 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.
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) 562-7287Candidates 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.
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