LABOR, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 79011221

Requisition No: 840362 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: LABOR, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 79011221

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79011221 

Salary:  $1,467.90 - $1,724.14 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/01/2024 

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DIVISION OF REGULATION
LABOR, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SPECIALIST
Position Number: 79011221
Hiring Salary: $1,467.90- $1,724.14 Biweekly

** Open Competitive**

Our Organization and Mission:

License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of 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 performs regulatory and compliance work involving agricultural and farm and child labor related activities under Chapter 450, Part III, Florida Statutes. The incumbent performs inspections and investigations of farm labor contractors/employees to ensure compliance with applicable laws. 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Conducts on-site field inspections and investigations of farm labor contractors relative to registration/licensure, postings, vehicle and safety requirements, health and sanitation facilities, payment of wages, and other farmworker safety requirements. Completes necessary forms and monthly reports on all contacts and inspections made.
• Assists in processing crew leader registrations and conducting child labor investigations as assigned or required. 
• Compiles and analyzes evidence of infractions through a review of payroll records, checks of appropriate insurance coverages and required licenses, interviews with employers/employees, and other documentation to support the conclusions reached. Conducts interviews, records statements, and gathers evidence germane to investigations.
• Develops case files on all contacts and investigations made resulting in summary of violation notices. Drafts written reports to communicate the results of inspection/investigation findings for post-investigative proceedings. Works and/or interacts with department legal staff in developing cases for administrative hearings; attends hearings and gives testimony concerning investigations when required.
• Coordinates and/or assists in joint investigations, enforcement sweeps, and task forces with other agencies. Works with other agencies on matters relating to the employment and safety of farm workers.
• Conducts and/or participates in training, technical assistance, and educational workshops with employers, crew leaders, farm workers, area law enforcement agencies, school systems, or other public/private agencies/organizations or associations
• Performs other related work (including child labor activities) as assigned/required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Investigative techniques; ability to compile, organize and analyze data; ability to apply and interpret laws. Possess the ability to speak in public forums. Must be proficient in the use of computers; Windows based computer software programs, i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint. An incumbent must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely in different driving environments.

Minimum Requirements: 

The selected incumbent should possess the following:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in an regulatory-related field; or
• Two (2) or more years of regulatory-related experience. Experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education; and
• The ability to work flexible hours with regional travel and occasional overnight travel; and
• A valid Drivers’ License is required.

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.