REGULATORY SPECIALIST II - 64082276

Requisition No: 871477 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGULATORY SPECIALIST II - 64082276

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64082276 

Salary:  $34,760-$36,000/annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/17/2026 

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Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation

Board of Medical Therapies and Psychology

Regulatory Specialist II - Team Lead

Open Competitive Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Serves as the Team Lead for assigned professions, which includes the following: monitoring the timely completion of all application reports by the team as well as serving as a member of the processing team; reporting to Program Operations Administrator when application files are not being reviewed in a timely manner. Reports to be monitored would include the following: Initial Application Reports; Unassigned Money Reports; VO Document Upload Reports; Mail Repository Reports; Initial Applications to Expire Reports; 30 Days Since Last Deficiency Reports; Processed Apps Pending Action Reports; Licensure Error Reports, as needed; and other profession¬ specific application reports, as applicable.

Independently evaluates and processes all applications, including foreign trained applications, for physical therapy examination and endorsement applicants, including re-exam applications. Evaluates and processes Physical Therapist CAPTE endorsement applications and re-exam applications. Evaluates and processes all Respiratory Care Certified and Registered Respiratory Therapist endorsement applications, including verifying certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care . If necessary, coordinates with the lead Regulatory Specialist III and/or the Program Administrator to determine final eligibility for testing and/or licensure. Requires in depth knowledge of the regulatory process. Applicant status will be based on criteria established by Chapter 486, F.S., and Chapter 468 Part V, F.S., and applicable board rules. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of licensure information in the Division's licensure database. Downloads and processes new scores daily and updates files accordingly. Monitors and updates incomplete applicants using the pending reports in the licensure database. Sends follow up notices to pending applicants according to timeframe established for the division. Tracks and expires incomplete application files that have met the one-year mark.

Provides office consultation, written correspondence, emails, and other information to applicants and    licensees upon request and by telephone, regarding applications, licensure, and continuing education. Requires in depth knowledge of the regulatory process.

Assists for the purpose of monitoring Feedback email boxes for two (2) professions; distributing emails to the appropriate Board office  and ensuring a response is provided within 24 hours; reporting failure to respond to emails within 24-hours to the POA; and serving as back up to RSIII as the subject matter expert for processors when confronted with situations that are outside the norm, handling problem applications.

Serves as back-up to POA and RSIII regarding functions related to Probable Cause Panel meetings. Responsibilities would include the following: ensuring PSU staff is kept current on PCP meeting dates and panel member appointees; communicating with PSU staff, as needed, to ensure PCP agendas are timely published to PCP members and staff; reviewing PCP agendas for public cases and ensuring PSU provides the public agenda and public book for timely posting to the applicable Board's website; sending out meeting reminders and notifying POA of any quorum issues opening up and recording PCP meetings when the RSIII, POA or ED are unavailable.

Performs daily entry of mail in the repository and verifies accuracy of mail scan lists.

Provide input in the formulation and revision of rules and policies, input in changes to the applications or website for physical therapy. Responds to telephonic and other verbal communications regarding policies, procedures, regulations, and operations of the office, board and department.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to investigate, analyze, and resolve complaints.
• Ability to understand and apply Florida Statutes, rules, policies and procedures for licensing and regulation of professionals and consumer protection.
• Ability to provide consultative assistance to others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be physically present in the office to effectively perform job duties and responsibilities.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Our office is located in the Southwood area of Tallahassee in the Capital Circle Office Complex at:

4042 Bald Cypress Way

Tallahassee, FL 32399

This is a fully on-site position based in Tallahassee.  Employees are required to work from our Tallahassee office five days per week with no regular telework or remote option.

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 click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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 successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 

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.