REGULATORY SPECIALIST II - 64081338

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• REGULATORY SPECIALIST II - 64081338
• Date: Nov 3, 2026

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• Requisition No: 886904
• Agency: Department of Health
• Working Title: REGULATORY SPECIALIST II - 64081338
• Pay Plan: Career Service
• Position Number: 64081338

Salary

• $34,760-$35,000/annually
• Posting Closing Date: 11/10/2026
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• Division of Medical Quality Assurance
• Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation
• Board of Nursing
• Regulatory Specialist II
• *Open Competitive Opportunity*

This requisition may be used to fill multiple positions within the Bureau and drawn from to fill vacancies as they occur

Your Specific Responsibilities

This position is in a high volume, fast-paced work environment and helps ensure qualified nursing professionals can work in Florida by processing licensure applications. The role is administrative and customer service-oriented involving review of confidential documents, use of licensing systems (such as LEIDS), and written and verbal communication with applicants, licensees, and other relevant stakeholders.

Applicants most suited to this position will be highly motivated self-starters who enjoy working in a team environment but also excel at independent projects, exercise independent critical thinking, and are comfortable offering solutions for process improvements.

The incumbent will assist with tracking and filing of all orders received from the Office of the Attorney General, follow up with Board attorney to confirm orders are received timely and accurately, ensure final orders are distributed to the Board Executive Director timely and accurately for signature, and forward to the Agency Clerk’s Office for appropriate filing and distribution.

The incumbent will assist with mailing and emailing of all notices of hearing and follow up with appropriate manager and agenda builder to confirm notices are sent timely and accurately.

The incumbent will assist with submission of travel authorizations for staff and Board members for meetings involving travel, assist with routing travel reimbursement requests to the appropriate unit for processing, and work with staff to complete reimbursements upon returning from meetings that require travel.

The incumbent will process Voluntary Relinquishment requests for all Board of Nursing professions (CNA, LPN, RN and APRN) and update statuses in the licensing database.

• The incumbent will process all requests for Visiting Nurse Permits within 2 business days of receipt.
• They will maintain an internal log of permit requests and issue permits using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Mail Merge.
• They will respond to customer requests via email or by mailing a physical copy of the permit to the requested address.
• They will maintain filing of returned permits and coordinate with the applicant to ensure receipt.

• The incumbent will serve as back up for monitoring the board’s main “ZZZ” email box in Outlook, sorting or forwarding emails if needed, and ensuring any others are responded to in accordance with required internal timeframes
• The individual in this position is expected to demonstrate the agency's fundamental values of innovation, collaboration, accountability, responsiveness and excellence and promote the Department's mission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The position requires in‑office attendance within established business hours.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows‑based systems, the ability to learn job‑specific software, strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

Minimum

Must be physically present in the office to effectively perform job duties and responsibilities.

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:

4042 Bald Cypress Way

Tallahassee, FL 32399

This is a fully on-site position based in Tallahassee. Employees are required to work from our Tallahassee office five days per week with no regular telework or remote option.

Benefits

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
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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!
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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:

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.

• 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.

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.
• 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.

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