Senior Licensing Specialist: Regulatory Compliance & Audits

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Health Professions seeks a Senior Licensing Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert for audit and licensure, handling complex applications and annual audits for continuing education compliance. The role requires thorough analysis of education records and legal documents and involves confidential information handling and inter-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities include applying laws and regulations to licensing decisions, communicating findings

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations and /procedures associated with licensing and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to thoroughly review, analyze, and evaluate applications, supporting documents, education and legal documents, laws and regulations, and technical material to make valid determinations and recommendations.
• Ability to develop and utilize auditing plans and tools to ensure process integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with agency personnel, licensees, and the public, including the ability to prepare official documents, forms, and reports with accuracy and proofread routine correspondence and reports with close attention to detail, grammar and punctuation standards.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to self-organize and prioritize workflow with minimal supervision in a fast-paced working environment, while working collaboratively with Board and agency staff, the public, and others.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and calendar functions; familiarity with data entry and database management system reports, and electronic file maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding information technology, computer skills, Google applications as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to manage paper and electronic files and records.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Administrative Process Act and its application to licensure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and its application to licensure and public meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and apply laws and regulations.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Review and process complex applications requiring detailed review and research of education and legal documents.
• Apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures to licensees and ensure compliance with continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.
• Collaborate with agency staff and outside entities; communicate findings and recommendations.

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Health Professions seeks a Senior Licensing Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert for audit and licensure, handling complex applications and annual audits for continuing education compliance. The role requires thorough analysis of education records and legal documents and involves confidential information handling and inter-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities include applying laws and regulations to licensing decisions, communicating findings