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ONBOARDING
Starting You on Your Path to Success
DEO History
We all work together
• Office of Communications
• Office of General Counsel
• Office of Inspector General
• Office of Civil Rights
• Division of Workforce Services
• Division of Community Development
• Division of Strategic Business Development
• Division of Finance and Administration
• Division of Information Technology
General Services
• Parking
• Safety
•Purchasing
•Property
Bureau of Human Resources
• Policies
• Timesheets and Payroll
• Attendance and Leave
• Benefits
• Retirement
• Performance Evaluation
• Training
• Employee Relations
• Standards of Conduct
Executive Director
Jesse Panuccio
Our Vision:
Florida will have the nation’s top performing
economy and be recognized as the world’s best
place to live, learn, play, work, and do business.
Our Mission:
In collaboration with our partners, assist the
Governor in advancing Florida’s economy by
championing the state’s economic development
vision and by administering state and federal
programs and initiatives to help visitors, citizens,
businesses and communities.
Our Goals
1. Further Florida’s economic vision by providing
support that enhances the economy and
develops vibrant, safe, and healthy
communities.
2. Optimize the effectiveness of DEO’s available
resources and tools.
The DEO Journey
How we became what we are today…
During the 2011 session, the Florida Legislature called upon
state economic development leaders to re-evaluate longstanding economic development programs and structures,
and formulate new strategies to strengthen job creation
efforts. As a result, the Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity (DEO) was created from three previously
existing entities — the Agency for Workforce Innovation, the
Department of Community Affairs, and the Governor’s Office
of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development.
The DEO Journey
How we became what we are today…
Today, DEO combines the state’s economic, workforce and
community development efforts helping to expedite economic
development projects fueling job creation in competitive
communities. DEO’s framework consists of: Workforce
Services, Community Development and Strategic Business
Development with support from the Offices of the General
Counsel, Inspector General, Civil Rights, Finance and
Administration, and Information Technology.
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Erin Gillespie, Director
Office of Communications
The Office of Communications and External Affairs
provides support to all business areas of DEO
through media relations, proactive public relations,
events and executive speeches, social media
management, executive correspondence, DEO
website and overall brand management. This office
also manages all internal communications.
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
Jim Poppell, General Counsel
Carly A. Hermanson, Deputy General Counsel
(850) 245-7150
Office of the General Counsel
The Office of the General Counsel provides legal
services for all divisions of the department. Legal
services may include rendering legal advice and
opinions to department staff in the areas of
strategic business development, community
development, workforce services, re-employment
assistance, and finance and administration.
Office of the General Counsel
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
James E. Landsberg,
Inspector General
(850) 245-7135
Office of the Inspector General
The Office of Inspector General promotes
accountability, integrity, and efficiency by
providing quality audits, investigations,
management reviews, and technical assistance, as
stated in Section 20.055, F.S.
Office of the Inspector General
What is investigated?
Investigations are conducted of contractor fraud or
employee misconduct concerning violations of:
• US Code
• Florida Statute
• Florida Administrative Code
• Department Policy or Procedure
Investigations may be administrative or criminal.
Office of the Inspector General
Whistle-blower’s Act
Office of the Inspector General
File a Complaint
Call when you think:
• Someone is using DEO property or people for personal gain;
• Someone is intentionally misleading DEO for financial gain;
• Someone is taking some benefit “to look the other way”; or
• You’re not sure if you should call to report suspicions.
Office of the Inspector General
Contact:
• Inspector General – James Landsberg
• Director of Audit – Carolyn McGriff
• Director of Investigations – Philip Wilcox
Telephone: (850) 245-7135
Fax: (850) 245-7144
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.floridajobs.org/officedirectory/office-of-the-inspector-general/about-ouroffice
OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS
(850) 921-3205
Office of Civil Rights
Our Responsibilities
• Nondiscrimination-program plan preparation and ongoing
updates
• Program-related training and technical assistance
• Program compliance monitoring
• Discrimination complaint investigation and coordination
Office of Civil Rights
Contact Information
• DEO employees, customers, and partners may contact:
Email [email protected]
Phone (850) 921-3205
FAX (850) 921-3122
(TTY : Use Florida Relay 711)
107 E. Madison St.
Caldwell Building, MSC 150
Tallahassee, FL 32399-4129
DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES
BUREAU OF ONE-STOP AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
BUREAU OF LABOR MARKET INFORMATION
BUREAU OF REEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Tom Clendenning, Director
(850) 245-7499
Division of Workforce Services
The Division of Workforce Services partners with Workforce
Florida, Inc. and the State’s 24 Regional Workforce Boards to
strengthen Florida’s business climate by supporting employers
and helping Floridians gain employment, remain employed and
advance in their careers. Initiatives and activities include:
•Provide development and guidance, oversight, technical
assistance, federal performance and financial reporting for
the State’s workforce programs
•Produce, analyze and deliver timely and reliable labor statistics
to improve economic decision-making
•Promote employment of Florida's veterans, especially those
with barriers to employment and
•Provide Florida’s re-employment assistance services
(reemployment assistance as of July 1, 2012).
Division of Workforce Services
Bureau of One-Stop and Program Support
One-Stop and Program Support is responsible for providing
technical assistance and support (workforce program
information, guidance, training, technical assistance
and performance reports) to the Regional Workforce Boards.
Lois Scott, Bureau Chief
[email protected]
(850) 245-7428
Division of Workforce Services
Bureau of Labor Market Information
Labor Market Statistics (LMS) produces, analyzes, and
distributes timely and reliable labor statistics to improve
economic decision-making.
Rebecca Rust, Bureau Chief
(850) 245-7257
Division of Workforce Services
Bureau of Reemployment Assistance
Bureau provides assistance to help qualified individuals
who are out of work through no fault of their own access
temporary wage replacement benefits.
Magnus Hines, Bureau Chief
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BUREAU OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
BUREAU OF COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
BUREAU OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BUREAU OF COMMUNITY PLANNING
Bill Killingsworth, Director
(850) 717-8477
Division of Community Development
The Division of Community Development fosters economic
development in the state’s rural and urban communities through
opportunities and assistance that balance local and state growth
management needs. Initiatives and activities include:
• Award grants,
• Loans and credits for infrastructure,
• Small business assistance,
• Housing rehabilitation and Community revitalization,
• Support community planning and development initiatives while
protecting resources of state significance, and
• Provide technical assistance and work closely with Florida’s
Regional Planning Councils and Community Action Agencies, and
• Implement assistance programs for low-income Floridians.
Division of Community Development
Bureau of Community Assistance
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists low-income
families with home heating and cooling costs.
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program provides a wide variety of
services designed at the local level to meet specific community needs that
include services for low-income residents to attain the skill, knowledge and
motivation necessary to achieve self-sufficiency.
The Division administers the Florida’s Small Cities Community Development
Block Grant Program. Each year since 1983, Florida has received between 18
and 35 million dollars from the Federal government to assist rural areas of low
and moderate income populations where persons live below the poverty level
and the housing units hold more than one person per room.
Paula Lemmo, Bureau Chief
[email protected]
(850) 717-8470
Division of Community Development
Bureau of Community Revitalization
The Neighborhood Revitalization and Stabilization Program provides
assistance to individuals improving the quality of the social and physical aspects
of neighborhoods and change the way residents, local government and others
interact to solve problems. Focusing on affordable housing and physical
development in neighborhoods, economic development and human investment
initiatives such as education, welfare services and health care the program
helps Floridians create more vibrant and sustainable communities.
The Disaster Recovery Initiative assists communities that have been proclaimed
a disaster area by the President of the United States, that have significant
unmet recovery needs and have the capacity to carry out a disaster recovery
program.
Division of Community Development
Bureau of Economic Development
Using funds appropriated by the Florida Legislature, the Bureau provides
assistance:
•To regionally based economic development organizations serving rural
communities to build professional capacity and support for economic
development activities and to provide technical assistance to business’
within rural communities
•To stimulate investment in Florida's economy providing technical
assistance to expanding businesses in Florida
•To Habitat for Humanity of Florida for the acquisition and rehabilitation
or reconstruction of existing housing stock to provide affordable
housing to low-income applicants
•To local economic development projects.
Division of Community Development
Bureau of Economic Development
•In the creation and growth of black and Hispanic business enterprises
•To strengthen local and regional economies through quality business and
entrepreneurial training to all minority small business, especially those
with a bilingual specialty in the Hispanic community
•To increase the amount of capital made available by private lenders to
small businesses through its Approved State Program and
•To strengthen state programs that support private financing to small
businesses
•In the facilitation of planning, preparation, and financing of
infrastructure projects in rural communities which will result in job
creation, capital investment, and the strengthening and diversification of
rural economies.
Division of Community Development
Bureau of Community Planning
The Bureau implements the Community Planning Act and the Development of
Regional Impact Statute with four programs:
The Comprehensive Planning Program coordinates with communities creating
or updating their Comprehensive Plan that dictates public policy in terms of
transportation, utilities, land use, recreation, and housing. Comprehensive
plans typically encompass large geographical areas, a broad range of topics,
and cover a long-term time horizon
The Areas of Critical State Concern Program provides planning and regulatory
oversight for areas containing natural resources of statewide significance
The Technical Assistance Program helps local governments, public and private
sector professionals, and Florida’s citizens and businesses understand a variety
of land use planning
Mike McDaniel, Bureau Chief
[email protected]
(850) 717-8499
Division of Community Development
Bureau of Community Planning
The Competitive Florida Partnership is a voluntary program that helps
communities value those assets that make them special and challenges them
to set realistic goals for advancing their economic development vision.
The Community Resiliency Initiative ties the Waterfronts Florida Program and
hazard mitigation planning initiatives together to holistically focus on creating
sustainable coastal communities through targeted technical assistance using
funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The program is currently in the third year of a five-year project to integrate sea
level rise adaptation into existing local comprehensive plans, mitigation
strategies, special area management plans and post-disaster redevelopment
plans working closely with communities.
Mike McDaniel, Bureau Chief
[email protected]
(850) 717-8499
Division of Community Development
Bureau of Community Planning
In partnership with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the bureau
also manages the statewide Post-Disaster Redevelopment Planning Initiative to
create guidance for development of post-disaster redevelopment planning
processes.
The process helps a community plan for the long-term disaster recovery period
under "blue skies" to ensure that they are able to recover faster and more
efficiently, maintain local control over recovery and take advantage of
opportunities to build back better.
Mike McDaniel, Bureau Chief
[email protected]
(850) 717-8499
Division of Strategic Business Development
OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
OFFICE OF PLANNING, PROGRAM EVALUATION, AND PARTNERSHIP COORDINATION
OFFICE OF FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT
Cissy Proctor, Director
(850) 717-8965
Division of Strategic Business Development
The Division of Strategic Business Development (SBD) provides
support for attracting out-of-state businesses to Florida, promoting
the creation and expansion of Florida businesses and facilitating the
state’s economic development partnerships through incentives and
partnerships.
Incentives and activities include:
• Coordinate intergovernmental planning for economic development
strategies
• Facilitate and support economic development projects
• Monitor and audit economic development incentive and grant
performance – working closely with Enterprise Florida, Inc.; and
• Implement Florida’s film industry’s marketing and incentives.
Division of Strategic Business Development
Office of Business Development and Support
This office partners with Enterprise Florida, Inc. recommending
incentives and maintaining approval authority and contracts with
businesses for negotiated incentives.
Incentives may be used to reduce costs associated with a site, facility,
or equipment and can help facilitate the location of businesses in
Florida. They are designed to promote job creation, job retention, and
capital investment in Florida and can be in the form of a tax credit or
tax refund.
Karl Blischke
Karl [email protected]
(850) 717-8962
Division of Strategic Business Development
Office of Business Development and Support
This office:
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Monitors performance and compliance with
businesses and communities
Facilitates payment of incentives to businesses
Performs “service after the sale”
Provides a Web portal about businesses receiving
incentives.
Karl Blischke
Karl [email protected]
(850) 717-8962
Division of Strategic Business Development
Office of Planning, Program Evaluation, and
Partnership Coordination
This office directly partners with VISIT FLORIDA, Enterprise Florida, Inc.,
and the Florida Sports Foundation, a division of Enterprise Florida, Inc. ,
and Space Florida, Inc.
VISIT FLORIDA facilitates tourism industry participation in domestic and
international travel trade and consumer shows, as well as media
missions to the top global visitor markets. VISIT FLORIDA also works
closely with travel agents, tour operators, meeting and event planners,
and is responsible for operating Florida's five Official Welcome Centers.
Barbara Foster
[email protected]
(850) 717-8966
Division of Strategic Business Development
Office of Planning, Program Evaluation, and
Partnership Coordination
Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) serves as Florida's primary organization
devoted to statewide economic development. focusing on a wide range of
industry sectors, including clean energy, life sciences, information
technology, aviation/aerospace, homeland security/defense,
financial/professional services, manufacturing and beyond in collaboration
with a statewide network of regional and local economic development
organizations.
Florida Sports Foundation serves to improve the economic presence of the
sports and related industries; to promote amateur athletic participation for
the citizens of Florida; and to promote Florida as a host for national and
international amateur athletic competitions to encourage and increase the
direct and ancillary economic benefits of amateur athletic events and
competitions.
Division of Strategic Business Development
Office of Planning, Program Evaluation, and
Partnership Coordination
Space Florida, Inc. was created through the State to strengthen Florida’s
position as a global leader in aerospace research, investment,
exploration and commerce. Florida’s aerospace economic development
organization is committed to attracting and expanding the next
generation of space industry businesses.
Division of Strategic Business Development
Office of Film and Entertainment
The Office builds, supports and markets Florida’s film and
entertainment industry by:
•Facilitating a request from a production company to film on stateowned lands and
•Recruiting film and entertainment companies to produce in Florida.
The Office of Film & Entertainment strives to be the one-stop shop to
serve all of the industry’s needs in the state of Florida. Various tax
advantages and exemptions, travel and lodging discounts and other
incentives are available for production companies to bring their
business to Florida.
Niki Welge
[email protected]
(850) 717-8989
Division of Strategic Business Development
Office of Film and Entertainment
Some TV shows that have used the incentives are Burn Notice, The
Glades, The Last Resort, My Big Redneck Wedding, Graceland, The
Finder, Charlie's Angels and The Inbetweeners, plus many more.
Films, you may recognize, include Dolphin Tale, A Beautiful Noise, If
You Only Knew, Cocaine Cowboys, Transformers 3, Cassadaga and
Twisted Tails, and more.
The Office has created a special website that you can visit:
http://www.filminflorida.com/
Niki Welge
[email protected]
(850) 717-8989
Division of Information Technology
David Gilmore
Chief Information Officer
Division of Information Technology
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Deliver innovative IT products and services.
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Identify, prioritize, and plan for IT needs.
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Coordinate the governance and management of IT projects and
services.
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Provide IT security and risk mitigation strategies.
Division of Information Technology
DEO Help Desk
Computer and Phone Assistance
IT Quotes for Software, Hardware, and Peripherals
Live Support Available 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Phone: (850) 921-3831
E-mail: [email protected]
On-Call Support Available after 6:00 p.m.
Phone: (850) 921-3831
Press 1: leave message for on-call technician to return call
Press 2: leave message for Help Desk to return call next business day
Division of Finance and Administration
BUREAU OF BUDGET MANAGEMENT
BUREAU OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
BUREAU FINANCIAL MONITORING AND ACCOUNTABILITY
BUREAU HUMAN RESOURCES
BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES
Dean Izzo, Director
Division of Finance and Administration
Bureau of Budget Management
Budget Management:
• Prepares DEO’s annual Legislative Budget Requests ;
•Develops annual operating budgets;
•Assists in the preparation of fiscal impact statements for
proposed legislation;
• Monitors DEO’s budget authority, expenditures,
revenue , and trust fund balances throughout the year; and
•Initiates any interim budget action necessary for DEO
to accomplish its goals and objectives.
Damon Steffens, Bureau Chief
[email protected]
(850) 245-7119
Division of Finance and Administration
Bureau of Financial Management
Financial Management is responsible for the overall financial
administration for DEO and is composed of several units.
Administration is responsible for overall management of
Finance and Accounting and the administration of the
Department's Purchasing Card Program. The unit oversees audit
responses and internal/external inquiries and requests for
assistance. They are also responsible for the annual preparation
of the Indirect Cost Rate Proposal, Facilities Rate Plan, and Cost
Allocation Plan.
Emily Burke, Bureau Chief
[email protected]
(850) 245-7348
Division of Finance and Administration
Bureau of Financial Management
Accounting Systems and Policies facilitates DEO’s efficient use
of the technologies available for managing, processing and
analyzing financial data. This is accomplished through training,
systems and user account maintenance, policy publication, and
participation in teams designed to improve processes.
Grant Accounting and Reporting is responsible for accurate and
timely review of and reporting on federal grant funding on a
monthly or quarterly basis.
Emily Burke, Bureau Chief
[email protected]
(850) 245-7348
Division of Finance and Administration
Bureau of Financial Management
Cash Management/Reconciliation ensures the availability of
sufficient cash/revenue to cover the operating needs of DEO by
means of cash draw downs and processing of receipts for
deposit and/or applicable fund or grant source. Ensures that
the DEO trust fund FLAIR general ledger records (GL) are
reconciled to the State Chief Financial Officer accounting
records (Central Accounting) and that DEO’s grant ledger (C&G)
are reconciled to all applicable GL accounting records by fund
by grant source.
Emily Burke, Bureau Chief
[email protected]
(850) 245-7348
Division of Finance and Administration
Bureau of Financial Management
Disbursement processes payments related to the purchase of
goods and services, as well as processing of all travel
reimbursement requests.
Emily Burke, Bureau Chief
[email protected]
(850) 245-7348
Division of Finance and Administration
Bureau of Financial Monitoring and Accountability
Financial Monitoring and Administration (FMA) conducts the
annual financial monitoring and cost allocation plan approval
for the Regional Workforce Boards. The unit also provides
technical assistance and guidance on federal financial
compliance.
Andrew Collins, Bureau Chief
[email protected]
(850) 245-7361
Division of Finance and Administration
Bureau of General Services
General Services focuses on the operational functions of the
department. The Bureau:
•Manages property and inventory
•Maintains department owned buildings
•Maintains business office lease agreements
•Manages purchasing contracts
•Assigns parking and
•Manages DEO's vehicle fleet.
Traci Jones, Bureau Chief
[email protected]
(850) 245-7260
Bureau of General Services
Parking
Parking availability depends on your specific office location. In
some areas, reserved parking is offered, for a fee, and in other
areas parking is available at no charge in a “scramble” type lot.
In every DEO location, specified parking areas have been
designated for disabled employees. Disabled parking areas
should not be utilized unless authorized.
For detailed information about parking available at your specific
location, contact your supervisor or the Bureau of General
Services.
Bureau of General Services
Building Evacuation
Each DEO location conducts evacuation drills to prepare employees
in the event of an emergency, such as a fire or bomb threat.
Any time an alarm is sounded you are required to exit the building as
quickly as possible. You should become familiar with the evacuation
plan and routes specific to your building.
Treat all alarms as the “real thing” and evacuate the building. Do not
return to the building until officially notified.
Fire alarms are located near the exits on each floor.
Each building has designated floor wardens to assist during an
evacuation.
Bureau of General Services
Building Evacuation Continued
Take personal items with you during an evacuation; however if
you are away from your office when the alarm sounds, do not
attempt to return to retrieve your belongings. Your safe exit
from the building is priority.
Review and become familiar with the Agency Safety Plan – Policy
#4.03
Safety in the workplace is a priority for DEO. Your efforts to
ensure your personal safety and the safety of your co-workers
are greatly appreciated.
Any questions about building or workplace safety can be directed
to General Services at (850) 921-3256.
Bureau of General Services
Purchasing and Property
If you need a specific item to conduct your job, you should work
with your supervisor first.
The Bureau of General Services can also provide information on
the purchasing and property processes.
For questions about purchasing contact Laura Jennings, DEO’s
Purchasing Manager at [email protected] or
(850) 245-7464
For questions about property contact Vincent McKenzie, DEO’s
Building Operations Administrator at
[email protected] or (850) 245-7463
Division of Finance and Administration
Bureau of Human Resource Management
The Bureau of Human Resource Management (HRM)
implements and ensures compliance of DEO's human resource
policies and procedures. The Bureau acts as a bridge between
management and employees and is your organizational
function that deals with issues related to people such as
compensation, hiring, performance management, organization
development, safety, wellness, benefits, employee motivation,
communication, administration, and training.
Louise Mondragon, Bureau Chief
[email protected]
(850) 245-7177
Bureau of Human Resources
Policies
The Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual contains:
•Policies
•Procedures
If you have any questions concerning the policies, please
contact the applicable office for primary responsibility.
Bureau of Human Resources
Timesheets and Payroll
When completing a timesheet, an employee should:
Round all hours worked and leave taken to the nearest onequarter of an hour
At the end of the pay period, each employee should total his or
her work and leave hours
Certify the accuracy of the timesheet, and submit it to his or her
immediate supervisor.
An accurate daily record of all hours worked and leave taken must be kept.
Falsification of an attendance and leave report is grounds for disciplinary action,
up to and including dismissal.
Bureau of Human Resources
Attendance and Leave
Attendance and leave time is recorded online in the People
First System.
Employees should enter their hours worked every day in
the People First System.
NOTE: DEO’s work week begins on Friday
and ends on Thursday.
Time Entry Instructions
Bureau of Human Resources
Family Sick Leave
An employee may use their own sick leave for the
illness, injury, or well-care check-ups of the employee’s
spouse, children, parents (employee’s or spouse’s) or a
person for whom the employee or the spouse has a
caretaker responsibility, when the employee’s presence
is necessary.
NOTE: Contact Human Resource Management
prior to using leave as a “caretaker.”
Bureau of Human Resources
You may use Administrative Leave for:
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Jury Duty
Witness
Death in Family (Two Days)
Elections
Interviews or Exams
VA Disability
Volunteer/Mentoring
Bureau of Human Resources
Attendance and Leave
2014 Paydays and Holiday Schedule
DMS HOLIDAY CALENDAR
NOTE: If the holiday falls on a Saturday,
the holiday is observed on the Friday before.
If the holiday falls on a Sunday,
the holiday is observed on the following Monday.
Bureau of Human Resources
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Special
Compensatory Leave
You may accrue up to 80 hours of FLSA Special Compensatory
Leave in each 6 month period
• January 1 through June 30
• July 1 through December 31
You must be paid for any leave not used at the end of each
period
Bureau of Human Resources
Sick Leave Pool
Employees who participate in the Sick Leave Pool have been
employed for one year and have a sick leave balance of 64
hours
You can join the sick leave pool during open enrollment
You may withdraw up to 528 LIFETIME hours
You can use the Sick Leave Transfer
For your own illness or injury
May use up to 1040 donated hours
May allow inter-agency donations.
Bureau of Human Resources
Workers Compensation
If you are injured on the job, tell your supervisor immediately
Supervisors:
Report the injury to AmeriSys (800) 427-3590.
The case manager:
will complete the First Report of Injury or Illness Form.
will advise you and the supervisor of appropriate medical
facility/provider for treatment.
advise you and the supervisor of the availability of
prescription drug program.
Bureau of Human Resources
Workers Compensation
In case of emergency, seek immediate attention at the
nearest hospital. Notify your supervisor as soon as possible
after the emergency.
If you are on business-related travel when the injury occurs,
immediately call your supervisor to report your injury.
Bureau of Human Resources
State of Florida Insurance Plans
The Division of State Group Insurance (DSGI) presents a
broad selection of benefits to State of Florida employees.
NOTE: You must ensure you have completed all necessary
forms in order receive benefits.
Contact The Bureau of Human Resources for more
information.
Bureau of Human Resources
Retirement Plans
Bureau of Human Resources
Performance Management
At a minimum, supervisors are required to provide employees
feedback on their performance annually. In accordance with
Rule 60L-35, F.A.C., this feedback will be based upon
performance expectations, which are identified, defined and
communicated to employees as being part of the
requirement(s) of their position. This allows the supervisor and
the employee to establish goals for improving performance
and identify additional training, which may lead to career
advancement opportunities. [Sections 110.224, 110.403,
110.605, Florida Statutes]
Bureau of Human Resources
Office of Training and Development
The Office of Training and Development offers a variety of
opportunities for you to expand your knowledge and to
advance your professional development as a DEO employee.
Training helps you to improve your knowledge, skills and
abilities, improving the products and services provided to our
customers.
Please check the training calendar often for current training
opportunities.
Requests for training can be initiated by your or your
supervisor.
TRAINING CALENDAR
Bureau of Human Resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP assists all employees, as well as anyone who resides
in the employee’s household, or any employee’s family
member who is financially dependent on the employee who
may be suffering from behavioral or medical problems, which
may affect the employee’s work performance. The
Department recognizes that behavioral or medical disorders
and mental health problems can be successfully treated.
Etna is the organization contracted with People First to
provide these services.
Bureau of Human Resources
Drug-Free Workplace
The Drug-Free Workplace Act promotes the goal of drug-free
workplaces within government through fair and reasonable
drug-testing methods for the protection of public employees
and employers.
All employees are expected to adhere to the State’s Standards
of Conduct concerning possession, and/or use of drugs or
alcohol while on duty or while in or on state property.
Violations of this policy will result in referral to EAP and/or
disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal.
Bureau of Human Resources
Violence in the Workplace
Violence in the workplace, especially domestic and sexual
violence is a serious issue. Personal issues of this nature that
are extended to the workplace are of concern. Employees
facing such issues may seek assistance through EAP.
The Department does not tolerate violence in the workplace.
Employees can contact their supervisors or the Bureau of
Human Resource Management Chief.
Bureau of Human Resources
Domestic Violence
Section 741.313, Florida Statutes, provides that employees
may take up to three days of leave within a 12-month period
for certain activities resulting from an act of domestic
violence. The employee may use personal leave or take leave
without pay. This law also requires that employers keep an
employee’s leave information confidential and prohibits
employers from taking certain actions against employees for
exercising rights specified in the bill.
Bureau of Human Resources
Domestic Violence
Employees (or family household members of the employee)
who are either the victim of domestic violence or have
reasonable cause to believe they are is in imminent danger of
becoming the victim of any act of domestic violence may file a
sworn petition for an injunction for protection against
domestic violence. Florida law currently prohibits dismissing
from employment any person who testifies in a judicial
proceeding in response to a subpoena. Please consult the
Bureau of Human Resources for additional information.
Bureau of Human Resources
Sexual Harassment
The Department does not condone nor does it tolerate
sexually offensive or harassing behavior of its employees. Any
employee who has been a victim of such harassment should
immediately contact his or her supervisor, supervisor’s
supervisor, agency head, Office of the Inspector General, the
EEO Officer or the People First Service Center.
Employees who are found to have sexually harassed or
knowingly filed a false complaint of sexual harassment against
another employee will be subject to disciplinary action, up to
and including dismissal. [Section 110.1221, Florida Statutes]
Bureau of Human Resources
Career Service Grievance Process
In accordance with Section 110.227(4), Florida Statutes, a
grievance procedure is available to Career Service employees
who have satisfactorily completed a one-year probationary
period in their current position. Claims of discrimination and
sexual harassment, and claims related to suspensions,
reductions in pay, demotions and dismissals, are not subject
to the Career Service grievance process. Consult the Bureau of
Human Resources for further information. For more
information, contact the Public Employees Relations
Commission (PERC) at (850) 488-8641 or visit their Web site
at: http://perc.myflorida.com/.
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