68064730 - REGULATORY SPECIALIST I

Requisition No: 869129 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064730 - REGULATORY SPECIALIST I

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064730 

Salary:  $668.46 - $703.05 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 02/05/2026 

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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.

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.

This is professional work performing regulatory activities for the Survey and Certification Support Branch in the Division of Health Quality Assurance, Bureau of Field Operations.

This position will work with other Data Team members where a large volume of public record requests, emails and phone calls are processed.

The work unit also oversees staff and provider training statewide.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Prepares and reviews reports timely, ensuring proper handling of those that contain confidential and sensitive information.

This includes generating assignments from CorrFlow, and completing public record and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests within timeframes assigned, redacting PHI/PII in accordance with Agency protocols.

Conducts Quality Assurance (QA) reviews to ensure data integrity of survey kits entered into the Automated Survey Processing Environment (ASPEN) and documents scanned into Laserfiche, correcting database entries as required and in accordance with Agency protocols. Collates and files documents as necessary.

Communicates in writing and by phone with other work units, consumers and providers as required to resolve QA and technical support issues and follows up as necessary.

Prepares materials for meetings/training, assists with equipment setup and provides ongoing support.

Acts as back-up receptionist for the unit, monitors CLOUD faxes, ensures incoming calls are answered and correspondence is handled timely.

Provides technical support to internal staff and external providers for regulatory-related projects including the processing of a high volume of emails, data entry into various systems (including Health Facility Reporting System (HFRS) during emergency events) and serves as backup for incoming calls to the ASPEN and Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) Help Desks.

Provides input and recommendations, assists in formulating and recommending programs and procedures to improve data integrity.

Performs other work as required.

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 compile, organize and analyze data.

Ability to conduct fact-finding discussions.

Ability to investigate, analyze, and resolve data integrity issues.

Ability to understand and apply Florida Statutes, rules, policies and procedures for licensing and regulation of professionals and facilities, and consumer protection.

Ability to provide consultative assistance to others.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in administrative work with Microsoft Office and computer data entry.

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

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in ASPEN, Laserfiche, Versa Regulation, CorrFlow, CASPER and redaction tools/processes.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: PORCHER MANNING 850-412-4570

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.

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.