REGULATORY SPECIALIST II - 64080922

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (annual/sick/holiday)

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Tallahassee is seeking a Regulatory Specialist II to review licensure applications and ensure qualified healthcare professionals can work in Florida. This in-office role focuses on administrative duties, document review, and customer‑service, using licensing systems and communicating requirements, fees, and continuing education rules.

The position updates licensee information, sends verifications, and contributes to operational improvements while supporting daily

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows-based systems.
• Ability to quickly learn job-specific software and licensing systems.
• Strong data organization and communication skills are essential.
• The position requires in-office attendance.

Responsibilities

• Process licensure applications and verify confidential documents.
• Communicate requirements, fees, and continuing education rules to applicants.
• Update licensee information and send license verifications.
• Suggest operational improvements and assist with daily office procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Windows OS

Data organization

Communication

Independent work

In-office work

LEIDS

Tools

LEIDS

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:884583

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGULATORY SPECIALIST II - 64080922

Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation

Regulatory Specialist II

Full Time, Career Service Position

**This requisition may be used to fill multiple positions within the Bureau and drawn from to fill vacancies as they occur**

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position helps ensure qualified health care professionals can work in Florida by processing licensure applications. The role is administrative and customer‑service oriented, involving review of confidential documents, use of licensing systems (such as LEIDS), and communication of requirements, fees, and continuing education rules. The incumbent updates licensee information, sends written verifications, recommends operational improvements, and assists with office procedures as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows‑based systems, the ability to learn job‑specific software, strong data organization skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently within established schedules. The position requires in‑office attendance.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Must be physically present in the office to effectively perform job duties and responsibilities.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be theHealthiestState in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Our office is located in the Southwood area of Tallahassee in the Capital Circle Office Complex at:

4042 Bald Cypress Way

This is a fully on-site position based in Tallahassee. Employees are required to work from our Tallahassee office five days per week with no regular telework or remote option.

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

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending on the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:0 a.m. to 6:0 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.