REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 79001507

State of Florida

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics (DDC) regulates under provisions of the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act (Chapter 499, F.S.) by licensing, registering, inspecting, and investigating the manufacturing, distributing, and sale of drugs, medical gases, and cosmetics in the State of Florida. The Program carries out its responsibilities through three bureaus: Compliance & Enforcement, Licensing, and Legal. The dynamic individual interested in joining a dynamic team must be a highly motivated individual with excellent technical skills to review, evaluate, and process complex initial and renewal applications from persons seeking licensure under the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act.  The incumbent in this position is required to understand and interpret statutes, rules, and regulations.  Detailed research is required to respond to inquiries from individuals or groups concerning applications, licenses, regulations, and licensure status.  Must be able to independently exercise professional judgment when providing licensure and regulatory information to licensees, applicants, and consumers.  This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Florida Statutes and Board and Department rules governing licensure of professionals in Florida;
• Knowledge of the method 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.
• Two (2) years of customer service experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in processing business license/permit applications.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent in this position performs professional work handling complex regulatory activities of the Drugs, Devices, & Cosmetics Division.
• Reviews, evaluates, and processes Chapter 499, Florida Statutes, applications and recommends approval or denial of applications from persons applying for initial licensure and renewal of a permit for a permitted establishment under the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act.  This involves reviewing and analyzing the application, laws, rules, correspondence, reports, and other relevant documents to arrive at a recommendation for permitting.
• Reviews fingerprint cards, criminal background history, and eligibility to sit for certification exams.
• Requesting field inspections.
• Completing license verifications, assigning permit fees, and identifying 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.
• 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.
• Accurately enters all required data into the licensing and imaging system.
• Perform other duties as assigned and back 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 with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• The State of Florida provides 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees