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Requisition No: 883011 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: CHIEF OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - 71000141

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 71000141 

Salary:  $97,000-$115,000 

Posting Closing Date: 09/16/2026 

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CHIEF OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is a Selected Exempt Service (SES) position responsible for supervision of staff and incumbent spends the majority of time communicating in a consultative manner, motivating, training and evaluating members while planning and directing their work. Planning is an integral aspect of the position, including the scheduling or supervision of planning or activities that accomplish the goals and objectives of the organizational unit. Manages those members responsible for providing human resource activities for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, including organizational planning and development, employee relations, position classification, personnel records, insurance benefits, retirement, recruitment/selection, and promotion/demotion. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Serving as the department's Human Resource Officer formulating personnel-related policies, procedures goals and assuring consistent application throughout the department;
• Evaluating department programs as they relate to human resources and assisting in the development and implementation of strategies for the improvement of program effectiveness;
• Communicating and interacting with other organizational units, managers, and executives, as well as subordinates, to accomplish individual and unit goals and objectives; 
• Interpreting rules, regulations, and state and federal law related to human resource management and advising department personnel and leadership accordingly;
• Overseeing HR-related activities to ensure the proper and lawful appointment of department personnel; and
• Managing and preparing reports and surveys related to major human resource management issues and formulating recommendations.

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 10 years of human resource-related experience, three of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
2. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for four years of experience.
3. A master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.
4. Any combination of education or experience, as described above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of human resource principles and practices including state and federal employment laws, as well as State of Florida personnel rules and benefits programs; 
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution;
• Strong decisionmaking and strategic planning abilities;
• Strong integrity and sound professional judgment;
• Skilled in managing complex and sensitive organizational issues;
• Effective time management skills;
• Skilled in conflict resolution and difficult conversations;
• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work;
• Ability to use multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion;
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across all levels of the organization; and
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain complex policies and laws.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

• $97,000 - $115,000

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $8 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide - either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting.  You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant's immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting.  This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. 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.
2. 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 cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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.