REGULATORY SPECIALIST II - 42004497

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Tallahassee is seeking a Regulatory Specialist II to review and process various operator and applicator certifications and registrations, ensuring compliance with state laws and rules.

The role involves evaluating applications, communicating deficiencies, and issuing licenses when requirements are met. Strong attention to detail and independent work will be essential in this position.

Qualifications

• 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.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which equals five (5) years can substitute for the above requirements.
• A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of the required experience as listed above.

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.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work independently

Ability to deal with the public in a-t

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience

Job description

Requisition No:884338

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: REGULATORY SPECIALIST II - 42004497

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

***STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM
EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

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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 values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.Qualified individuals 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.

JOB DUTIES:

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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.

THE Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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 ;)

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

SPECIAL NOTES:

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.