Chief Ombudsman

Full-time

No

Organization: Department of Business and Professional Regulation

Title: Chief Ombudsman

Experience: Florida licensed attorney with experience in community outreach and dealing with members of the public. Experience in researching and analyzing legal issues is preferred. Experience with supervising or overseeing staff is also preferred. Experience in Florida condominium and property law is a plus.

Salary: $90,000+ commensurate with experience

Location: Tallahassee, Florida

Department: Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes

H1: Join Our Team as the Chief Ombudsman for DBPR!

H2: Help Resolve Disputes and Protect the Rights of Condominium Owners in Florida

Bullet Points:

- Seeking a licensed attorney with experience in community outreach and dealing with members of the public.
- Must be able to conduct consistent and regular work travel across the state and particularly throughout South Florida.
- Responsible for developing policies and procedures to assist unit owners and association boards in understanding their rights and responsibilities.
- Oversees the division's election monitoring program and makes recommendations for changes in rules and procedures.
- Acts as a neutral resource for both the rights and responsibilities of unit owners, associations, and board members.
- Supervises and directs staff responsible for communications between all parties interacting with the Condominium Ombudsman's office.
- Must be able to make decisions and solve problems based on evaluation and reasoning with accumulated data and information.
- Salary of $90,000+ commensurate with experience.
- Located in Tallahassee, Florida.
- Must be a . citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker.
- The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

As the Chief Ombudsman for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), you will play a crucial role in protecting the rights of condominium owners in the state of Florida. This in-office position, located in Tallahassee, requires a Florida licensed attorney with experience in community outreach and dealing with members of the public. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have a background in Florida condominium and property law, we welcome you to join our team as the Chief Ombudsman for DBPR!

Main Responsibilities:

- Develop policies and procedures to assist unit owners, boards of directors, board members, community association managers, and other affected parties in understanding their rights and responsibilities as outlined in Chapter 718, . and condominium documents.
- Oversee the division's election monitoring program and make recommendations for changes in rules and procedures.
- Act as a neutral resource for both the rights and responsibilities of unit owners, associations, and board members.
- Supervise and direct staff responsible for communications between all parties interacting with the Condominium Ombudsman's office.
- Make decisions and solve problems based on evaluation and reasoning with accumulated data and information.
- Conduct consistent and regular work travel across the state, particularly throughout South Florida.

Qualifications:

- Must be a Florida licensed attorney.
- Experience in community outreach and dealing with members of the public.
- Experience in researching and analyzing legal issues is preferred.
- Experience with supervising or overseeing staff is also preferred.
- Experience in Florida condominium and property law is a plus.

Salary and Benefits:

- Salary of $90,000+ commensurate with experience.
- Annual and sick leave, holiday leave, personal holiday, and state group insurance options.
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
- Flexible spending accounts and tuition waivers.
- Mentorship/volunteer opportunities – one hour a week per month.

Join our team and help resolve disputes and protect the rights of condominium owners in Florida! As the Chief Ombudsman for DBPR, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others while growing your own skills and experience. Apply now and be a part of our mission to license efficiently and regulate fairly.

Not specified.

Annual and sick leave, holiday leave, personal holiday, state group insurance, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, mentorship/volunteer opportunities, and more.

Fluent in Spanish preferred.

Communication, oral and written, data gathering, documentation, record-keeping, data analysis, decision making, problem solving, mediation, negotiation, public speaking, research, analysis, supervision, management, performance evaluation.

Must have a law degree and be admitted to practice before the Florida Supreme Court.

Candidates must apply through the People First system by the closing date and include all required documentation. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodations in advance.

Qualification and Experience Must be a licensed attorney admitted to practice before the Florida Supreme Court.

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