Director Of Special Projects - 79001491

Director Of Special Projects

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is the agency charged with licensing and regulating State of Florida businesses and professionals, such as cosmetologists, veterinarians, condominiums, hotels, and restaurants. Our mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly, and we strive to meet this goal in our day-to-day operations.

This position is located within the Director's Office of the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes and serves as the Director of Special Projects. The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing high-priority initiatives and special projects on behalf of Division leadership. The position works across the Division's bureaus and programs to support strategic priorities, improve operational effectiveness, coordinate legislative and rule making initiatives, and ensure the successful implementation of projects affecting the Division and its regulated industries.

Responsibilities include project and program management, policy research and development, statutory and administrative rule analysis, communications, educational initiatives, stakeholder engagement, event planning and coordination, and supervision of assigned staff.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Proficient with Microsoft Office software. Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis. Knowledge of basic management principles and practices. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices. Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.

Ability to conduct fact finding research. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to work independently. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand and apply applicable statutes and rules. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Skilled with attention to detail and critical thinking.

Skilled with strong oral and written communication. Skilled with customer service etiquette.

Minimum requirement:
Experience managing complex projects across multiple programs, business units, stakeholders, or government entities, including researching and applying Florida Statutes and administrative rules. Skilled in administrative rule development, legislative analysis, regulatory policy, and public administration within Florida state government. Demonstrated leadership in supervisory and project roles, with a track record of developing executive-level communications, coordinating large-scale events, and creating public-facing materials.

Strong written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating with executive leadership, governmental bodies, regulated industries, and professional organizations.