LABOR, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 79011233

Requisition No: 866402 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: LABOR, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 79011233

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79011233 

Salary:  $1,396.92 - $1,453.00 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/23/2026 

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DIVISION OF REGULATION

LABOR, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SPECIALIST

Position Number: 79011233
Hiring Salary: $1,396.92 - $1,453.00 Biweekly

Open Competitive

Our Organization and Mission:

License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure many important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions, the standards of racing to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.

Under the direction of Secretary Melanie Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/.

The Work You Will Do: 

The incumbent is responsible for performing professional regulatory and compliance duties involving child labor and related activities under Chapter 450, Part I, Florida Statutes.  The incumbent of this position must have a thorough knowledge of all the laws and rules enforced in order to determine if a violation exists from the evidence collected.  They must also have a working knowledge of investigative techniques.  Investigations may result from public complaints, individual reports, groups and organizations, or by suspicion.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Conducts on-site investigations of complaints relating to youth employment to determine compliance with Chapter 450, Part I, Florida Statutes. Compiles and analyzes evidence of infractions through in-depth review of payroll records, prepares investigative reports of findings, and submits same to Child Labor Program Staff for appropriate action. Contacts and interviews witnesses, records statements, and prepares cases for post-investigative proceedings (hearings). May attend hearings to give testimony concerning investigations.

• Conducts educational workshops/seminars, through written materials, telephone contacts, and program presentations for employers, employees, agricultural associations, advocacy groups, co-operatives, schools, parents, and the general public. May coordinate and/or work with outside agencies on matters relating to the employment of minors/farm workers. May refer complaints and apparent violations outside of our enforcement authority to appropriate state, federal and local law enforcement agencies including, but not limited to, USDOL (Wage & Hour), INS, Social Security, IRS, OSHA, UC Tax, Workers Compensation, and Department of Health. Conducts routine walk-in unscheduled inspections of employer businesses.

• Evaluates, analyzes, compiles, and records investigative reports which may include, but are not limited to, payroll audits and spreadsheets.

• Conducts fact-finding conferences, takes testimony from parties regarding complaints and witnesses. Assists Department’s legal staff in the preparation and prosecution of cases, and attends formal and informal hearings, giving testimony concerning investigations.

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.  Ability to use available technology to perform duties including computer software, hardware & data systems.  
• Knowledge of Investigative techniques; ability to compile, organize and analyze data; ability to apply and interpret laws.

Minimum Requirements: 

• One year Administrative or Clerical Office experience; and

• Experience formatting, editing and creating comprehensive correspondence using Microsoft Office and e-mail correspondence using Microsoft Outlook; and
• The ability to work flexible hours with regional travel and occasional overnight travel; and
• A valid Florid Driver’s License.

Preferred:

Preference will be given to applicants who have/are:

• Experience in a regulatory field.
• Proficient in using OnBase and Versa Regulation.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply applicable Florida Statutes, laws, policies and procedures.

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:

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application. ***

Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
 
NOTE: This position requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
 
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

 
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. 
 

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

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 upon the date of your retirement.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
 

A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.