Job Description

Requisition No: 887003

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 64007513

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64007513

Salary: $79,000 - $81,500/annually

Posting Closing Date: 11/14/2026

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Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation

Office of Veteran Licensure Services

Executive Director

Open Competitive Opportunity

The Florida Department of Health is committed to serving members, veterans, and military spouses of the United States Armed Forces. It is important that we recognize and honor their service to our nation. The Department is proud that over 1.5 million veterans call Florida home, and our continued goal is to make Florida the most veteran-friendly state in the nation.

We serve the public by licensing qualified health care providers, enforcing standards among licensees and facilities, and informing licensees and the public. Our staff is dedicated to inspiring and empowering a culture of trust, so our community can lead healthier lives. Our mission is to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts. You can help fulfill that mission. This 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.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.