Program Manager Jobs in Gainesville, FL (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 878567 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulation

Working Title: PROGRAM MANAGER - 79010256

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 79010256 

Salary:  $2,324.60 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/03/2026 

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Division of Certified Public Accounting
Program Manager- (Senior Management Analyst Supervisor)

Position # 79010256

Hiring Salary: $2,324.60 Bi-Weekly

*Internal Agency – You must be employed by DBPR to be considered*

***Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile.  Work history, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position.  Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information. ***

Our Organization and Mission:

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is the agency charged with licensing and regulating businesses and professionals in the State of Florida, such as cosmetologists, veterinarians, real estate agents and pari-mutuel wagering facilities. Our mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly, and we strive to meet this goal in our day-to-day operations. The Department is under the executive branch of the Governor and is governed by Chapter 120, F.S. The Department is structured according to the requirements of Section 20.165, F.S.

Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S. Griffin, the agency licenses and regulates individuals and businesses operating in the industries noted above, and many more which can be viewed on our website: myfloridalicense.com.

The Work You Will Do:

The Division of Certified Public Accounting is responsible for the regulation of certified public accountants (CPAs) and accounting firms. The division processes applications to sit for the CPA exam, original Florida licensure applications, licensure by endorsement applications, reactivations of a delinquent or inactive CPA license, temporary permit applications, accountancy firm licensure, and continuing education reporting forms. In addition, the division provides administrative support to the Board of Accountancy.

This is a professional management position within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Certified Public Accounting. Applicants must be able to work with a diverse population in a positive manner and must possess business acumen. Must be approachable, and a team player who emphasizes interaction, professionalism, integrity and camaraderie.

Applicants must complete all fields in the candidate profile. Work history with month and year, and formal education are required to qualify for this position.  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 elimination from the selection process. 

• ***This position is a Selected Exempt Service position located within the Division of Certified Public Accounting***

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a supervisory, selected exempt position assigned to the Division of Certified Public Accounting, located in the Gainesville Field Office. 

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate all aspects of Board, Probable Cause Panel, and Budget Task Force meetings, including securing meeting locations, arranging logistics such as lodging and a rental vehicle, preparing agendas and minutes, redacting confidential information, and ensuring all materials are complete and distributed on time. Travel with the Director to these meetings is required.
• Supervise administrative staff by overseeing workflow, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, supporting employee development, implementing disciplinary or corrective actions, managing recruitment, and monitoring attendance and leave.
• Serve as the Division’s Budget Liaison by preparing annual and quarterly spending plans, conducting financial analyses, coordinating year‑end processing, reviewing contracts for compliance, and managing requisitions through MyFloridaMarketPlace or P‑Card purchasing.
• Act as the Division’s Rules Coordinator by reviewing rulemaking materials, maintaining official rule records, coordinating internal and external routing, and ensuring timely printing and distribution of all rules‑related materials. Represents the Division when coordinating rulemaking with the Department.
• Support External Affairs by preparing public records responses, assisting with Open Government correspondence, coordinating quarterly newsletters, and facilitating customer service resolutions.
• Oversee office operations, including facility maintenance coordination, landlord communication, support for the Office Manager, and monitoring of the Division’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and training requirements.
• Represent the Division Director as assigned by conducting research, preparing correspondence and affidavits, managing board member information, assisting with board appointments, and completing special projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of rules and statutes governing CPAs; principles and processes involved in business and organization planning, coordination and execution.
• Computer software including applications (OnBase, Microsoft Office).
• Ability to communicate effectively.  Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and practices. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information. 
• Ability to research and identify essential information; to represent the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources in writing or by oral communication. 
• Ability to interact with the public and external stakeholders in a tactful, courteous and effective manner; speak clearly and correctly; communicate and listen effectively; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; review data for accuracy and completeness; organize and maintain filing systems; organize and coordinate work assignments; enter, transcribe, record, store and maintain information in written form or by electronic recording; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must have five (5) years of experience working within a local, state or federal regulatory program
• A combination of work experience and education may be considered for this position.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have experience in using Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Preferred:

Preference may be given to current Division of Certified Public Accounting employees.

A bachelor’s or higher degree in a related field is preferred

Position Notes: 

• This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to six months from date of opening.
• This position requires regular travel (every 6-8 weeks) to attend Florida Board of Accountancy and Probable Cause Meetings across the state. This position may also require travel to represent the Division in conducting outreach for its Unlicensed Activity Program.

  ***The hours of work for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. Flexible work schedules may be considered on a case-by-case basis ***

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
• You will receive 176 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• You will receive 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: 

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration

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

 
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 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.