REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 43000997

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory Specialist III works in the Division of Insurance Agent & Agency Services, Bureau of Licensing, in Tallahassee. The role reviews insurance license applications and related education, criminal-history, and administrative-action information to assess eligibility under Florida statutes, rules, department policies, and procedures. The position prepares applicant correspondence and reports, provides recommendations to department management and other offices, assists with matters arising from denials or disciplinary actions, and maintains licensing-related spreadsheets. The selected candidate must be willing to work extra hours outside the regular schedule and travel within Florida when necessary, including occasional overnight travel on short notice. Employment begins at a base salary of $44,125.20, paid on a monthly cycle.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Florida statutes, board and department rules governing licensure and regulation, and consumer protection.
• Knowledge of educational programs.
• Knowledge of techniques for handling complaints and dealing with the public.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, policies, and procedures regarding licensure and regulation of professionals and consumer protection.
• Ability to provide consultative assistance to others.
• Ability to compile, organize, and analyze data.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Willingness to work extra hours outside the regular work schedule.
• Willingness to travel when necessary within Florida and occasionally overnight on short notice.

Nice To Haves

• Experience writing reports, memorandums, and/or work emails.
• Two years of experience working in the insurance industry or for a regulatory body approving applications for licensure; regulatory experience need not be in insurance.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; preference is greater for a degree in insurance or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence to process applications or respond to inquiries from applicants, licensees, and others about licensure requirements.
• Analyze educational training required for pre-licensing to determine whether applicants qualify for examinations as part of the application process.
• Review and evaluate applications, including those involving criminal history or administrative action, to determine licensure eligibility under applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze court and other legal documents concerning criminal history or administrative action and prepare summary reports recommending approval with disciplinary action or denial, with references to relevant Florida law.
• Present oral and/or written recommendations regarding regulatory applications to Bureau of Licensing management, the Bureau of Investigations, and the Office of General Counsel.
• Assist the Bureau and Division with issues arising from application denials or disciplinary actions, including participating in informal or formal hearings when warranted.
• Provide assistance and respond to Service Requests as needed.
• Accurately prepare and maintain licensing-related spreadsheets, including those for hearing requests, denials, settlements, investigations, crime classifications, transaction utilities, service-request responses, certified mail, permanent bars, rescinded denials, criminal grants, sealed or expunged records, and monthly management.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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