REGULATORY SPECIALIST II - 42000118 1

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • $42,000

About The Position

REGULATORY SPECIALIST II
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY--ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEMEMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

CONTACT:
Hailey Peters, 850-617-7849
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent and five (5) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in administrative work, regulatory work, consumer complaint program work, interviewing, business administration, customer or public relations, or investigations can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience which equals five (5) years can substitute for the above requirements; or
A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of the required experience as listed above.
EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 
ATTENTION CANDIDATES
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services valuesand supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, Florida Statues 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code.
NOTES:
To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and five (5) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in administrative work, regulatory work, consumer complaint program work, interviewing, business administration, customer or public relations, or investigations can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which equals five (5) years can substitute for the above requirements; or
• A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of the required experience as listed above.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to use personal computers.

Responsibilities

• Review documents for certified operator, identification card holder, limited certificate, public health, commercial applicator, and private applicator, and public applicator applications to determine eligibility and compliance with Chapter 388, 482, and 487 F.S., and Rules 5E-9, 5E-13, and 5E-14, F.A.C. for certification or registration.
• Evaluate applications to determine appropriate action, including: analyzing documents received to determine compliance with state laws and rules; verifying fee payments; reviewing certificate of insurance documents to determine compliance of statute and rule; communicating any deficiencies in applications via email or mail; reviewing and processing documents received as a result of a deficiency letter response in a timely manner; issuing licenses, certificates, registrations, permits, and/or limited certificates when all requirements are met; sending appropriate documentation when an application has been denied because deficiencies were never addressed within the time frames prescribed by law and providing notice of rights with the denial letter; following up on actions necessary in response to an enforcement case; refer applications and other documents to other personnel, sections or agencies when necessary.
• Perform these activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and information to applicants, other government agencies, and consumers through verbal and/or written correspondence.
• Document all contacts and communications by entering clear and concise notes into database(s).
• Provide reports as required on activities.
• Review standard operating procedures and update as necessary.
• The position is required to assist co-workers and other sections within the division and perform related work and tasks as requested by division management.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED