REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 42002977 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 860949 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 42002977 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42002977 

Salary:  $46,000.24 - $56,000.10 

Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2025 

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REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST
 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY
BUREAU OF FOOD INSPECTION

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Ben Rosson 850-245-5541 or Ben.Rosson@FDACS.gov

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in administrative work, regulatory work, consumer complaint program work, interviewing, business administration, customer or public relations or investigations. 

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. 

An equivalent combination of education and experience which equals seven (7) years can substitute for the above requirements.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s.112.313, F.S., and Section 60L – 36.003, Florida Career Service Rules and Regulations. 

Occasional travel required.

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

JOB DUTIES:

Reviews inspection report violations and reporting activities to ensure uniform and consistent application of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Reviews re-inspection reports to evaluate violations and communicates with regulated industry to works closely to achieve compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including evaluation of corrective and preventive actions to determine compliance prior to enforcement.

Verifies and updates all contact information for business owner.

Prepares reports of findings and recommendations for corrective action.

Utilizes the Food Inspection Management System (FIMS) database system to maintain all correspondence with industry.

Prepares and administrative complaint cases and associated inspection documentation and provides recommendations to bureau chief and the Compliance (Enforcement) Section.

Secures, evaluates and documents evidence associated with inspections.

Acts as liaison between regulated industry and inspection staff on compliance actions.

Reviews new establishment actions to determine if they have met application requirements and determines if a denial letter is required.

Responsible for notifying businesses who have not made payment for food establishment permit.

Coordinates with business center to determine if new food establishment is approved for permit.

Liaison to hearing officer for bureau related informal hearings.

Evaluates programs and provides recommendations for improvements.

Develops and maintains compliance related policies and procedures.

Ensures conformance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS), and Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (VNRFRPS) Standard 6.

Provides support to state Hemp Program.

Provides assistance in an emergency response as directed.

Some tasks may require evening, weekend, and/or holiday activity, including overnight and/or extended travel.

Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations and implementations of technical requirements.
• Knowledge in the manufacturing of food products and processing technology.
• Skilled in interacting with the public and staff through oral and written communication.
• Skilled in using personal computer software including FIMS, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to be very organized in both office administrative/clerical activities and in implementing projects.
• Ability to work both independently and with others.
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify different approaches to completing a task.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
  
  

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.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

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.