Regulatory Specialist II - 79011477

State of Florida • Largo, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics (DDC) regulates the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of drugs, medical gases, and cosmetics in the State of Florida. This role involves reviewing, evaluating, and processing complex initial and renewal applications for licensure under the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act. The position requires understanding and interpreting statutes, rules, and regulations, conducting detailed research, and independently exercising professional judgment when providing information to licensees, applicants, and consumers. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of customer service experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes and Board and Department rules governing licensure of professionals in Florida.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Possess good computer skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience processing business license/permit applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional work handling complex regulatory activities of the Drugs, Devices, & Cosmetic Division.
• Reviews, evaluates, and processes Chapter 499, Florida Statutes applications and recommends approval or denial of applications for initial licensure and renewal of a permit for a permitted establishment.
• Reviews fingerprint cards, criminal background history, and eligibility to sit for certification exams.
• Requests field inspections.
• Completes license verifications, assigns permit fees, and identifies overpayments for refund.
• Communicates daily with the public, department officials, other state agencies, and the private sector, both verbally and in writing, regarding permitting requirements and authorized activity under the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act.
• Maintains a tracking system of the activity for all applications pending a decision.
• Accurately enters all required data into the licensing and imaging system.
• Performs other duties as assigned and backs up comparable positions in the Drugs, Devices, & Cosmetic Program.

Benefits

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually
• Health insurance coverage (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• A $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplements, cancer, etc.
• Tax-deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed