REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 64007258

Requisition No: 857233 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 64007258

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64007258 

Salary:  $36,317.26-$39,000/annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/30/2025 

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Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation

Board of Nursing

Regulatory Specialist III

Tallahassee, FL

*Open Competitive Opportunity*

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is position serves as a Team Lead position. The employee in this position reports to and assists the Regulatory Supervisor. This position is a professional position in which the employee functions independently, and as a team member, to process, evaluate and determine eligibility for licensure applications. 
 

Serves as the main trainer/processor of military veteran/Criminal and Discipline History applications. Evaluates applications for nursing licensure by endorsement to determine eligibility. Approves requests for licensure or examination and notifies applicants.  Serves as the primary processor for the Livescan reports received daily; requires posting of reports and ensuring that established timeframes for review are met. Serves as primary trainer for all Regulatory Specialist II processors. Primarily responsible for downloading license verifications from the zzzzNurseverify email boxes. Performs file merges when needed. 

Corresponds with applicants to clarify concerns, obtain additional information or to explain relevant statutes or processing procedures as defined by Chapter 464, Part I & II, F.S., and applicable board rules.  Generates standard correspondence to applicants to notify them of deficiencies and application status.

Reviews Level I and Level II background check results to determine proper routing of application.  Routes file to RSII for review and/or preparation for board agenda.  Coordinates with staff to update database and reroute documentation to the appropriate location.

Utilizes computer database systems and multiple internet sites to research licensure history, review disciplinary actions and status of other state licenses.  Reviews and inputs qualifying information into licensure database.

Sorts and processes incoming mail.  Responds to written inquiries to include e-mail and faxed documents.  Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of licensure information in the database.  Reports any errors to include vendor errors.  Maintains an electronic filing system through the document repository.  Prepares documentation for imaging.

Meets or exceeds team production standards, participates in monthly team meetings, and participates in process improvement team meetings as required.

Performs other duties as assigned by managerial staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to stay motivated with minimal input/monitoring from management.
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze complex data.
• Ability to investigate, analyze and resolve complex complaints.
• Ability to understand and apply Florida Statutes, rules, policies and procedures for licensing and regulation of professionals.
• Ability to provide consultative assistance to team members and professionals.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work for processing team and Regulatory Specialist II activities.
• Ability to maintain effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain dependable, effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain pre-approved work schedule with minimal interruptions to workflow.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years administrative experience to include computer software, data entry, travel arrangement preparation, document preparation, personnel, and budget review.
• College education can substitute for the required experience on a year for-year basis.

**All applications for employment must be received via the People First System.**
 
**NOTE: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. It is unacceptable to use the statement “See resume” on the application. Include all education and work history on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.**

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 4052 Bald Cypress Way

Tallahassee, FL 32399

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. 

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.