REGULATORY CONSULTANT - 42005811

Regulatory Consultant - 42005811

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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 applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. Flextime in work schedule is available and may be requested for alternate work hours.

Job duties include reviewing criminal history information related to applicants to determine eligibility for licensure, certification, or registration. Work with supervisor and office of general counsel to determine eligibility for licensure, certification, or registration based on applicant's criminal history pursuant to Rule 5E-14, F.A.C. Ensure accuracy through quality control. Transmit, retrieve, and update information to records in applicable databases. Relay information to structural pest control licensing team through applicable databases, in writing, and / or verbally. Make recommendations regarding denial or acceptance based on the applicant's criminal history review. Assist supervisor and / or co-workers as back-up processor for all processes of all applicable licenses. Review and evaluate all documents and verify completion. Communicate in writing or verbally with customers to ensure documents are correct and complete for processing. Generate any necessary deficiency and / or denial letters and distribute accordingly. Track deficiency and / or denial letters to ensure all timelines are in compliance pursuant to Chapter 120, F.S. Answer inquiries from public and applicants regarding certification, licensure, and registrations. Compile data for reports as requested. Send to Supervisor for submission of final report. Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include the ability to communicate effectively, work independently, deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner, use a personal computer, and determine work priorities.

The benefits of working for the State of Florida include 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; flexible spending accounts; tuition waivers; and more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

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.