
Requisition No: 874451
Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle
Working Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER A - SES - 76004831
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 76004831
Salary: $50,000.04 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2026
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DIVISION OF MOTORIST SERVICES
BUREAU OF MOTORIST COMPLIANCE
MOTORCYCLE EDUCATION
*Selected Exempt Service (SES) Opportunity*
*Internal Opportunity - FLHSMV Employees Only*
To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.
Contact Person: Kathy Daws, (850) 617-2490
The Organization
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.
Our Benefits include
To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.
If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!
Duties and Responsibilities
As an Operations Manager – A, you will be the program coordinator for the Motorcycle Education Section and Third-Party Testing (TPT) programs to include Florida Rider Training Program (FRTP), Driver Education Licensing Assistance Program (DELAP), and Third-Party Administrators of Class E Driver Licenses Programs. You will be responsible for maintaining policies and procedures for the third-party testing programs, supervising and conducting monitoring of the third-party testing programs ensuring that they are following professional standards, serving as the liaison between third party testing programs and the department, and conducting and supervising instructor training. For this position you will need to have extensive knowledge, skills and abilities in the operation and education of motor vehicles and motorcycles.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
Job Related Requirements
General Information
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.

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