State of Florida · 1 day ago
REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 79001507
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe State of Florida is seeking a Regulatory Specialist III to join their Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics. The role involves reviewing, evaluating, and processing applications for licensure under the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act, while also providing regulatory information to applicants and the public.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent in this position performs professional work handling complex regulatory activities of the Drugs, Devices, & Cosmetics Division
Reviews, evaluates, and processes Chapter 499, Florida Statutes, applications and recommends approval or denial of applications from persons applying for initial licensure and renewal of a permit for a permitted establishment under the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act. This involves reviewing and analyzing the application, laws, rules, correspondence, reports, and other relevant documents to arrive at a recommendation for permitting
Reviews fingerprint cards, criminal background history, and eligibility to sit for certification exams
Requesting field inspections
Completing license verifications, assigning permit fees, and identifying overpayments for refund
Communicates daily with the public, department officials, other state agencies, and the private sector, both verbally and in writing, regarding permitting requirements and authorized activity under the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act
Maintains a tracking system of the activity for all applications pending a decision
Accurately enters all required data into the licensing and imaging system
Perform other duties as assigned and back up comparable positions in the Drugs, Devices, & Cosmetic Program
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of customer service experience
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Knowledge of Florida Statutes and Board and Department rules governing licensure of professionals in Florida
Knowledge of the method of data collection
Ability to understand and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to work independently
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Possess good computer skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Preferred
Experience in processing business license/permit applications
Benefits
State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required
Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually
The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees
Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplements, cancer, etc.
Tax-deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available
Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University.
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