REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 64007244

Regulatory Specialist III

The employee in this position reports to and assists the Regulatory Supervisor and Program Operations Administrator on the Advanced Processing Team in the Board of Nursing. This position is a professional position in which the employee functions as a team member who processes, evaluates, and determines eligibility for complex licensure applications. The incumbent must be able to understand and apply Florida Statutes, rules, policies, and procedures that are applicable to the Board of Nursing.

Specific duties and responsibilities include :

• Evaluate complex applications containing health and / or discipline history for all individuals applying for licensure under the Board of Nursing : CNA, LPN, RN, and APRN.
• Monitor and work files from the Background Screening Unit Return Queue to determine application status, eligibility, and update the file / approve as necessary.
• Prepare written Board summaries for the bi-monthly Board Meeting agenda, pursuant to Board guidelines.
• Monitor files conditionally approved by the Board, as well as Conditional / Active licenses.
• Meet or exceed team production standards and participate in staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by managerial staff.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include :

Qualifications :

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.

The mission of the Florida Department of Health is to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. The vision is to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. The values are Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence.

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 include annual and sick leave benefits, nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year, state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more. For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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 reflect our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.

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.