REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 64007250

Requisition No: 886905 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 64007250

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64007250 

Salary:  $36,317.26-$43,000/annually 

Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2026 

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Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation

Board of Nursing

Government Analyst I

Open Competitive Opportunity

Pending Reclassification

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is in a high volume, fast-paced work environment and helps ensure qualified nursing professionals can work in Florida. Applicants most suited to this position will be highly motivated self-starters who enjoy working in a team environment but also excel at independent projects, exercise independent critical thinking, and are comfortable offering solutions for process improvements.

The Government Analyst I is a highly responsible and professional position located within the Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation. This position is responsible for using professional judgement to provide information, guidance, direction, and assistance with health care licensure processes for highly complex matters. The employee in this position will perform professional and regulatory activities for the Board of Nursing which includes administrative duties or other regulatory related services. The employee exercises independent judgment and initiative in carrying out assignments to completion.

The incumbent will serve as the primary processor of administrative services provided for Board of Nursing applicants and licensees (CNA, LPN, RN, and APRN) including candidate performance reports, licensure reactivations, renewal and continuing education inquiries, refund requests, etc. The incumbent will be the primary processor for Retired Volunteer Nurse applications, Voluntary Relinquishments, and Visiting Nurse Permits.

They will provide backup support for all administrative staff, serve as the subject matter expert to office staff and customers, and will provide related training for all new employees.

The incumbent responds to high level telephonic and email inquiries regarding licensure applications, renewal requirements, continuing education standards, and other administrative functions of the Board office. This work requires an in depth knowledge of the laws and rules governing the CNA, LPN, RN, and APRN professions and the ability to clearly communicate information. The incumbent demonstrates the ability to de escalate calls and provide accurate guidance to applicants ranging from recent graduates to experienced out of state practitioners relocating to Florida. The incumbent also monitors the board’s shared “zzz” email inbox, sorting or forwarding emails if needed, and ensuring any others are responded to in accordance with required internal timeframes.

The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert for complex licensure determinations, providing advanced analysis involving statutory interpretation, accreditation compliance, active practice evaluations, and non-routine applicant scenarios. The incumbent exercises independent authority to approve or escalate licensure applications in accordance with Chapters 456 and 464, Florida Statutes, and applicable Board rules, and provides recommendations to leadership on complex regulatory matters.

The individual in this position is expected to demonstrate the agency's fundamental values of innovation, collaboration, accountability, responsiveness and excellence and promote the Department's mission.

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:

• 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.