Job Description

Requisition No: 873169

Agency: Business and Professional Regulation

Working Title: MANAGEMENT REVIEW SPECIALIST - SES - 79010512

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 79010512

Salary: $1,833.39 - $2,518.94

Posting Closing Date: 05/12/2026

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DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
Management Review Specialist - SES

Position Number: 79010512

Salary Range: $1,925.06 - $2,518.94 Biweekly

INTERNAL POSTING:

Only current employees of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) are eligible to apply.

All information provided in response to qualifying questions regarding education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities must be included in the State of Florida Employment Application.

Our Organization and Mission:

The Division of Real Estate (DRE) is responsible for the examination, licensure, and regulation of more than 480,000 real estate and appraisal professionals throughout the State of Florida. The Division provides administrative support to the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB).

The Division is committed to protecting the public through effective licensure, timely regulation, customer service, and education.

The Work You Will Do:

This position serves as the Division’s primary finance and budget professional under the direction of the Division Director. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing budget development, financial analysis, expenditure monitoring, purchasing activities, legislative budget coordination, and fiscal compliance for the Division of Real Estate.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring sound fiscal management and operational efficiency in support of the Division’s mission and strategic objectives.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, and manage the Division’s operating budget and spending plans.
• Review and approve purchasing requests, contracts, P-card transactions, invoices, encumbrances, and budget amendments for fiscal compliance and funding availability.
• Monitor monthly expenditures and budget balances to ensure compliance with established fiscal parameters.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports, budget projections, and recommendations for Division leadership.
• Coordinate with the Department’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) regarding budget allocations, salary rate management, legislative budget requests (LBRs), and financial reporting.
• Analyze proposed legislation and evaluate potential fiscal impacts to the Division.
• Review personnel action requests (PARs) and associated budget impacts.
• Maintain financial records and documentation necessary to support audits, reporting requirements, and operational accountability.
• Assist leadership with the development and implementation of administrative policies, procedures, and operational improvements.
• Serve as the Division liaison for budgetary and financial matters with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research, analysis, and problem-solving related to fiscal operations, purchasing processes, and budget administration.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports and spending analyses for executive leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state budgeting, accounting principles, and financial management practices.
• Knowledge of Florida legislative budget processes and fiscal analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable Florida Statutes and administrative rules related to Division operations.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data and develop effective recommendations.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and financial regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial management systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and WORKS/P-card processes preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of professional experience.
• Experience analysing financial data, preparing reports, and monitoring expenditures and budget activity.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making.
• Experience coordinating projects or workflow activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, public adminstration, economics or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience with State of Florida budgeting, purchasing and accounting systems.
• Experience preparing financial reports, budget analyses, or legislative budget requests.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, and P-card administration.

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:
• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 176 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University
For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.

NOTE: This position requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

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 Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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.