Licensing & Regulatory Specialist I

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing in Tallahassee, is seeking a Regulatory Specialist I to process licensing applications, interpret Florida statutes, and coordinate investigations. The role emphasizes thorough administrative work and precise documentation.

Day-to-day duties include assisting applicants and licensees, responding to inquiries, and utilizing the EDMS for data management and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting policies and statutes for licensing decisions.
• Ability to review documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with applicants and law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries regarding eligibility requirements for applications and renewals.
• Interprets policies, Florida Statutes, and reciprocity for licensing actions.
• Reviews investigations and verification reports to determine required actions.
• Performs data entry using the EDMS and organizes scanned documents for retrieval.
• Composes correspondence and interfaces with applicants, licensees and investigators.
• Handles complex legal calls regarding administrative complaints and orders.

Skills

Interviews

Regulatory knowledge

Administrative work

Customer relations

Investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university

High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of professional or nonprofessional experience, or 2+2 substitution

Tools

EDMS

Job description

The State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing in Tallahassee, is seeking a Regulatory Specialist I to process licensing applications, interpret Florida statutes, and coordinate investigations. The role emphasizes thorough administrative work and precise documentation.

Day-to-day duties include assisting applicants and licensees, responding to inquiries, and utilizing the EDMS for data management and record-keeping.