68064645 - REGULATORY SPECIALIST I

Requisition No: 874085 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064645 - REGULATORY SPECIALIST I

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064645 

Salary:  $1,336.92 - $1,350.96 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2026 

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Where You Will Work:

The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida.

These surveys ensure that all state licensed, and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care.

Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

The Work You Will Do:

The employee in this position works under the direction of the Field Office Manager of the Complaint and Incident Management Unit within the Bureau of Field Operations, Division of Health Quality Assurance.

This is a professional position performing regulation activities which includes ACTS/iQIES data entry, complaint analysis, and resolving consumer complaints.

Utilizes independent judgment in drafting replies and communicating information to consumers, facilities, business entities, government agencies, etc., and answers questions concerning health care related topics from consumers.

Makes recommendations and alerts Supervisor to problematic situations and patterns of suspicious facility activities.

The incumbent works as part of a team to input data/complaints into Versa.

The incumbent is responsible for researching and gathering data, handling other routine duties, and exercises independent judgement in order to meet deadlines.

Ensures that nursing home complaints received by the Agency are manually and accurately transferred into the federal database within one working day. 

Performs back up ACTS and iQIES entry for all other facility types.

As a member of the call intake team, ensures Contact Center calls are answered, routed in a consumer-friendly manner, and documented appropriately.

Serves as a back-up to the Regulatory Specialist III, Regulatory Specialist II and Administrative Secretary with regard to complaint entry, reporting, telephone and mail duties.

Prepares original drafts of correspondence, including letters on behalf of the Complaint and Incident Management Unit, and revises and develops form letters as appropriate for efficiency and effectiveness.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This position has been identified as mission essential. The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays. In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work. Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time-critical.  The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time.  Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

•              Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees

•              Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance

•              Dental, vision and supplemental insurance

•              State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually

•              Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year

•              Opportunities for career advancement

•              Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)

•              Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)

•              Training opportunities

•              Flexible Spending Accounts

•              Shared Savings Program for select medical services

•              Lower copays for prescription drugs

•              Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to handle and effectively process a high volume of work in a timely manner.

Ability to multi-task.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to listen actively.

Ability to stay on task while completing repetitive duties.

Ability to perform accurate data entry into computer system.

Knowledge of complaint processing, administrative principles and practices.

Ability to answer phones and route calls appropriately.

Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports.

Ability to use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to work independently, as well as in team environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Two years of experience in administrative work, professional regulation, consumer complaint program work, business administration, customer or public relations, investigations or documenting consumer complaints.

One year experience working in a high call volume setting, providing a professional level of customer service, explaining complex medical or technical information. 

An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: MICHELLE HART 850-412-4512

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.