REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 64007258

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The employee in this position reports to and assists the Regulatory Supervisor. This position is a professional position in which the employee functions independently, and as a team member, to process, evaluate and determine eligibility for licensure applications.

Requirements

• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to investigate, analyze, and resolve complaints.
• Ability to understand and apply Florida Statutes, rules, policies and procedures for licensing and regulation of professionals and consumer protection.
• Ability to provide consultative assistance to others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be physically present in the office to effectively perform job duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the main trainer/processor of military veteran/Criminal and Discipline History applications.
• Evaluates applications for nursing licensure by endorsement to determine eligibility.
• Approves requests for licensure or examination and notifies applicants.
• Serves as the primary processor for the Livescan reports received daily; requires posting of reports and ensuring that established timeframes for review are met.
• Serves as primary trainer for all Regulatory Specialist II processors.
• Primarily responsible for downloading license verifications from the zzzzNurseverify email boxes.
• Performs file merges when needed.
• Corresponds with applicants to clarify concerns, obtain additional information or to explain relevant statutes or processing procedures as defined by Chapter 464, Part I & II, F.S., and applicable board rules.
• Generates standard correspondence to applicants to notify them of deficiencies and application status.
• Reviews Level I and Level II background check results to determine proper routing of application.
• Routes file to RSII for review and/or preparation for board agenda.
• Coordinates with staff to update database and reroute documentation to the appropriate location.
• Utilizes computer database systems and multiple internet sites to research licensure history, review disciplinary actions and status of other state licenses.
• Reviews and inputs qualifying information into licensure database.
• Sorts and processes incoming mail.
• Responds to written inquiries to include e-mail and faxed documents.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of licensure information in the database.
• Reports any errors to include vendor errors.
• Maintains an electronic filing system through the document repository.
• Prepares documentation for imaging.
• Meets or exceeds team production standards, participates in monthly team meetings, and participates in process improvement team meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by managerial staff.

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
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

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