COMPLIANCE OFFICER - 42003557 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 857104 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: COMPLIANCE OFFICER - 42003557 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42003557 

Salary:  $39,000.00 - $44,500.04 

Posting Closing Date: 07/26/2025 

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COMPLIANCE OFFICER

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF LICENSING

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY—

ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Christopher Ulysses (850) 245-2591

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of secretarial or clerical experience, administrative work, regulatory work, consumer complaint program work, interviewing, business administration, customer or public relations, or investigations.

College education from an accredited college or university can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required work experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which equals two (2) 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)

***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.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Receives, examines and analyzes applications, fees, fingerprint cards, training documents and other related information to determine compliance with statutory requirements. This position must assure the applicant is in compliance with Florida and federal laws and regulations. Reviews reports, fingerprint analyses and other associated documents to determine the appropriate action relative to the continued processing of an application.

Determines if an incomplete application requires a rejection of the application or if supplemental submissions can correct the errors or omissions. Prepares correspondence identifying problems for rejection of the application. 

Issues licenses or recommends denial of the application and prepares necessary documentation justifying denial.

Performs appropriate data entry transaction to maintain records and statistics using a complex interactive computer database, specifically, the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). The incumbent must have a thorough working knowledge of a variety of integrated software packages.

Reviews scanned documents to ensure legibility before entry into the EDMS. Indexes electronic documents to ensure proper storage and efficient retrieval. Operates computer peripheral hardware for production and production control within the EDMS. Organizes the workflow of scanned documents to ensure appropriate distribution to designated staff and/or work units within the division.

Composes correspondence in response to questions, problems or status inquiries from applicants, licensees or the general public regarding the application process. Interfaces both verbally and in writing with applicants, licensees, law enforcement personnel and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services investigators relative to licensing requirements and procedures.

Provides applicants personal guidance regarding the application process. Provides assistance to the division’s legal staff, Bureau of Regulation and Enforcement and the general public.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations.
• Knowledge of Chapter 493 and section 790.06, FS.

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.

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