PROGRAM MANAGER

Requisition No: 878567 Agency: Business and Professional Regulation Working Title: PROGRAM MANAGER - 79010256 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 79010256 Salary: $2,324.60 Bi-Weekly Posting Closing Date: 07/03/2026 The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is the agency charged with licensing and regulating businesses and professionals in the State of Florida such as cosmetologists, veterinarians, real estate agents and pari‑mutuel wagering facilities. Our mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly. ***This position is a Selected Exempt Service position located within the Division of Certified Public Accounting*** Your Specific Responsibilities Coordinate all aspects of Board, Probable Cause Panel, and Budget Task Force meetings, including securing meeting locations, arranging logistics such as lodging and a rental vehicle, preparing agendas and minutes, redacting confidential information, and ensuring all materials are complete and distributed on time. Travel with the Director to these meetings is required. Supervise administrative staff by overseeing workflow, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, supporting employee development, implementing disciplinary or corrective actions, managing recruitment, and monitoring attendance and leave. Serve as the Division’s Budget Liaison by preparing annual and quarterly spending plans, conducting financial analyses, coordinating year‑end processing, reviewing contracts for compliance, and managing requisitions through MyFloridaMarketPlace or P‑Card purchasing. Act as the Division’s Rules Coordinator by reviewing rulemaking materials, maintaining official rule records, coordinating internal and external routing, and ensuring timely printing and distribution of all rules‑related materials. Represents the Division when coordinating rulemaking with the Department. Support External Affairs by preparing public records responses, assisting with Open Government correspondence, coordinating quarterly newsletters, and facilitating customer service resolutions. Oversee office operations, including facility maintenance coordination, landlord communication, support for the Office Manager, and monitoring of the Division’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and training requirements. Represent the Division Director as assigned by conducting research, preparing correspondence and affidavits, managing board member information, assisting with board appointments, and completing special projects. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Working knowledge of rules and statutes governing CPAs; principles and processes involved in business and organization planning, coordination and execution. Computer software including applications (OnBase, Microsoft Office). Ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and practices. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Ability to research and identify essential information; to represent the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources in writing or by oral communication. Ability to interact with the public and external stakeholders in a tactful, courteous and effective manner; speak clearly and correctly; communicate and listen effectively; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; review data for accuracy and completeness; organize and maintain filing systems; organize and coordinate work assignments; enter, transcribe, record, store and maintain information in written form or by electronic recording; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Minimum Requirements Must have five (5) years of experience working within a local, state or federal regulatory program. A combination of work experience and education may be considered for this position. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have experience in using Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Preferred Preference may be given to current Division of Certified Public Accounting employees. A bachelor’s or higher degree in a related field is preferred. Benefits State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required. Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday. 176 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida. 104 hours of paid sick leave annually. Health insurance coverage (individual and family) to eligible employees. 25,000‑dollar life insurance policy to eligible employees. Additional supplemental insurance policies available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc. Tax‑deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts available. Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr