REGULATORY SPECIALIST I - 42004497 Date: Feb 3, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 842544 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: REGULATORY SPECIALIST I - 42004497 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 42004497 Salary: $39,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 02/08/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) REGULATORY SPECIALIST I FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*** CONTACT : Cherie Trimble, 850-617-7973 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 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 four (4) years can substitute for the above requirements. 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) (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml) ***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: Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. JOB DUTIES: Review applications to determine eligibility for licensure, certification, or registration. Evaluate applications for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements for licenses issued under Chapter 482, F.S., and Rule 5E-14, F.A.C. Perform reviews and evaluations in accordance with established policies and procedures. Prepare and issue licenses and renewals. Update, transmit, retrieve, and change information to records in applicable data bases. Perform these activities in accordance with established policies and procedures and with designated databases. Input examination results, continuing education records, license status, and dates of issuance and renewal. Verify fee payments and review and evaluate that all documents required for new and renewal applications are complete. Perform these activities in accordance with established policies and procedures. Communicate verbally and in writing with licensees and applicants to provide accurate information on licensing requirements and to resolve problems. Answer inquiries from public and applicants regarding certification, licensure and registrations. Provide reports as required on activities. Perform other duties as required. 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 ;) + Flexible Spending Accounts; + Tuition waivers; + And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the“Total Compensation Estimator Tool”located above under the “Posting Closing Date.” SPECIAL NOTES: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . 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, 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 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee