Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist

Job Details for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist

Court Name/Organization Florida Middle Pretrial Services

Overview of the Position The U.S. Pretrial Services Office for the Middle District of Florida is currently accepting applications for the position of Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist (DATS). This position will be located in Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, or Tampa. The DATS is responsible for matters relating to the effective supervision of defendants who require involvement in the drug treatment program, (including short term residential substance abuse treatment) and/or testing.

The DATS also serves as the Contracting Officer in all matters relating to the solicitation and maintenance of treatment service contracts for the district under the direct supervision of the supervisory pretrial services officer. This position requires extensive travel throughout the district including various treatment services contract facilities. The assignment of a duty location is at the discretion of the chief pretrial services officer.

Location Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, FL

Opening and Closing Dates 09/14/2026 - Open Until Filled

Appointment Type Permanent

Classification Level/Grade CL 29

Salary $85,141 - $138,380

Announcement Number 26-FLMPT-03

Representative Duties
The DATS has a variety of duties and responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs investigative and case supervision responsibilities for defendants in both general and high-risk/specialized cases. Conducts investigations and prepares reports for the court with recommendations which require interviewing defendants and their families, as well as, collecting background data from various sources. An integral part of this process is the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, statutes, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, monographs, and relevant case law in area of specialization.
• Serves as a resource and expert to the court, line officers, and staff in drug and alcohol cases. Guides, advises, trains, and make recommendations to other officers, the court, and other individuals in cases involving area of specialization. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets statutory and Judicial Conference requirements for administration of pretrial services treatment services and drafts local policies and procedures needed to meet these requirements.
  
  Trains line officers on identification and treatment of persons under supervision with drug and alcohol issues. Responsible for overseeing the ordering and issuance of drug test supplies.
• Participates in the solicitation of vendors for mental health, drug treatment, and sex offender contracts, evaluates bids in accordance with the federal policies and procedures, and recommends awards.
• Participates in on-going training and education opportunities to further develop and/or enhance techniques and skills relating to investigation and supervision practices of persons under supervision in area of specialization.
• Assist with monitoring/auditing treatment services, provides technical assistance to providers, assesses services to ensure compliance with contract provisions.
• Verifies and processes monthly bills and invoices for payment to vendors and contractors. Monitors the accurate submission of billing documents from the providers to ensure the appropriate disbursement of funds.
• Assists with developing and implementing programs, policies, procedures, and other administrative tasks to achieve a high quality, service delivery standard and a successful defendant treatment rate in the district.
• Assists officers in utilization of treatment services programs and conducts training for staff. Prepares program procedures in…