REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 79011207

Requisition No: 853998 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 79011207

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79011207 

Salary:  $1,358.36 to $1,532.57 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 06/27/2025 

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DIVISION OF REGULATION

REGULATORY SPECIALIST III

Position Number: 79011207

Hiring Salary: $1,358.36 to $1,532.57 Biweekly

INTERNAL AGENCY

 You must be employed by the
Department of Business & Professional Regulation to be considered.

 Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile.  Work history, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position.  Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.

The Work You Will Do:

This position is located in the Division of Regulation, Farm Labor Unit.  The incumbent in this position is responsible for ensuring that State Farm Labor Contractors are properly registered and follow appropriate laws.  The incumbent performs work in planning, analyzing, processing, and certifying Farm Labor Contractor applications for licensure under Chapter 450, Part III, Florida Statutes.

• Reviews and processes all applications received from, or on the behalf of, Farm Labor  for certification of issuance of a license/permit.  Reviews data management and approval processes are performed utilizing an electronic filing system (OnBase) and VersaRegulation.

• Obtains necessary information for processing applications, and applies establishes processing procedures and evaluation requirements for recommending certification issuance/denial. Analyzes and verifies supporting application documents for accuracy and reliability. Gathers and processes data from other agencies such as U.S. Department of Labor. Florida Departments of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Financial Services, Revenue, Law Enforcement; insurance companies; doctor’s offices; etc., which may have an  impact on the applicant’s registration. Researches and resolves problems of eligibility.

• Provides training and technical assistance to Regional Office  Farm Labor Investigators, farm labor contractors, and other interested groups and organizations. Responds to inquiries regarding application status, deficiencies, and supplements.

• Interviews and assists farm labor contractor applicants in completing applications and obtaining information and documentation affecting the issuance of a registration certificate/licensure or supplemental authorization.

• Performs related work and special assignments as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of inspection/investigative techniques
• Knowledge of and/or work in an agricultural program
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbal and written.
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to apply and interpret laws.
• Knowledge of OnBase and Versa Regulation.
• Knowledge of licensure/application processing.

Minimum Requirements: 

• A valid Drivers’ License is required.
• Level II Background Check (FDLE Fingerprint Check)

Preferred Qualification:

• High School Diploma/GED

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

 
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:

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 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.