Regulatory Specialist II - 79011485

State of Florida • Largo, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory Specialist II performs professional regulatory work for the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Drugs, Devices & Cosmetics at the Tallahassee Headquarters Office. The position reviews, evaluates, and processes complex initial and renewal applications for permits under the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act, interpreting relevant statutes, rules, and regulations and recommending approval or denial. The role also requires researching and responding to inquiries, exercising independent professional judgment, and providing licensure and regulatory information to applicants, licensees, consumers, department officials, other agencies, and private-sector contacts.

Requirements

• Two years of customer service experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Florida statutes and Board and Department rules governing professional licensure in Florida.
• Knowledge of data collection methods.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to use problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience processing business license or permit applications.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and process applications under Chapter 499, Florida Statutes, for initial licensure and renewal of permitted establishments; recommend approval or denial.
• Analyze applications, laws, rules, correspondence, and reports to make permitting recommendations.
• Review fingerprint cards and criminal background history, and evaluate eligibility to sit for certification exams.
• Request field inspections.
• Complete license verifications, assign permit fees, and identify overpayments for refund.
• Communicate with the public, department officials, other state agencies, and the private sector about permitting requirements and authorized activity under the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act.
• Maintain a tracking system for applications pending a decision.
• Accurately enter required data into the licensing and imaging system.
• Provide backup for comparable positions in the Drugs, Devices, & Cosmetic Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State of Florida retirement package with a required 3% employee contribution.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday.
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new State employee.
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Health insurance coverage, including individual and family coverage, for eligible employees.
• $25,000 life insurance policy for eligible employees.
• Optional supplemental insurance, including dental, vision, hospital supplement, and cancer coverage.
• Tax-deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Tuition waiver program for attendance at 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