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Chief Ombudsman - DBPR
Franklin, FL VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. The Organization: - Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) - Mission: To license efficiently and regulate fairly - Responsible for licensing and regulating businesses and professionals in the state of Florida - Regulates industries such as cosmetology, veterinary, condominiums, hotels, and restaurants The Position: - Chief Ombudsman within the Office of the Ombudsman of the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes - Acts as a liaison between condominium unit owners and association boards - Oversees the division's election monitoring program - Must be a Florida licensed attorney - Reports to the Division Director - Full-time, in-office position - Salary range: $80,000 - $110,000 annually Responsibilities: - Develop policies and procedures to assist unit owners, boards of directors, and community association managers in understanding their rights and responsibilities - Coordinate the preparation and adoption of educational and reference materials - Encourage and facilitate voluntary meetings between parties to resolve disputes within a community association - Act as a neutral resource for the rights and responsibilities of unit owners, associations, and board members - Resolve disputes between unit owners and the association or between unit owners - Monitor and review procedures and disputes concerning condominium elections or meetings - Make recommendations for changes in rules and procedures for filing, investigation, and resolution of complaints - Supervise and direct staff responsible for communications between parties interacting with the Condominium Ombudsman's office Qualifications: - Must be a Florida licensed attorney - Experience with community outreach - Willingness to travel regularly within the state, particularly throughout South Florida - Experience in researching and analyzing legal issues - Experience with public speaking - Experience dealing with the public - Experience supervising or overseeing a staff - Experience in Florida condominium and property law - Fluent in Spanish (preferred) Benefits: - State of Florida retirement package with 3% employee contribution - Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday - Up to 104 hours of paid annual leave and sick leave annually - Health insurance coverage for individual and family - $25,000 life insurance policy - Additional supplemental insurance policies available - Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts - Tuition waiver program for approved Florida colleges and universities Application Process: - Must complete State of Florida Employment Application, including work history - Resume can be included but not submitted in lieu of work history - Apply through the People First system by the closing date - Required documentation must be received by the closing date - Security background check, physician assessment, and drug screening required - Participation in direct deposit required - U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers only Special Reminders: - Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Services System before their 26th birthday - Retirees of the Florida Retirement System may have current benefits affected if re-employed with the State of Florida - The Department of Business and Professional Regulation values veterans and supports hiring of returning service members and military spouses - Candidates for veterans' preference must file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs if they believe they were not afforded employment preference - The State of Florida participates in the E-Verify System for verifying identity and employment eligibility of all hires - Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the hiring authority and/or People First Service Center in advance - Drug-Free workplace; all employees subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing Conclusion: The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is seeking a Chief Ombudsman with a Florida law license to act as a neutral resource for disputes between condominium unit owners and association boards. This full-time, in-office position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Candidates must have experience in community outreach and be willing to travel regularly within the state. Applications must be submitted through the People First system and include a completed State of Florida Employment Application, with work history. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and values the sacrifices of veterans and their families. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the hiring authority and/or People First Service Center in advance. The State of Florida also supports a Drug-Free workplace and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Services System before their 26th birthday. Retirees of the Florida Retirement System may have their current benefits affected if re-employed with the State of Florida. The State of Florida participates in the E-Verify System for verifying identity and employment eligibility of all hires. |
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