Requisition No: 877886
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: REGULATORY SPECIALIST II-SES - 42005613 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 42005613
Salary: $39,000.00 - $55,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 06/20/2026
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REGULATORY SPECIALIST II - SES
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF LICENSING
***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***
CONTACT:
Taquisha Hubbard (954) 308-4050
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent and five (5) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in administrative work, regulatory work, consumer complaint program work, interviewing, business administration, customer or public relations or investigations; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience which equals five (5) years can substitute for the above requirements; or
A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional or nonprofessional experience in administrative work, regulatory work, consumer complaint program work, interviewing, business administration, customer or public relations or investigations.
EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained.Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)
***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NOTES:
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.
JOB DUTIES:
Supervises staff to ensure customers enjoy a high-quality experience with the division. Ensures that the acceptance of applications and fees, issuance of temporary firearm licenses, and acceptance of payment of fines is conducted in an efficient and courteous manner. Monitors work performance of subordinates, provides counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies, approves timesheets and leave requests, completes performance evaluations, and recommends timely disciplinary actions as needed.
Receives and examines temporary Class “G” Statewide Firearms License applications and associated attachments to determine licensure eligibility and compliance with statutory requirements and issues temporary licenses as appropriate. Provides guidance to applicants, licensees, agency owners, law enforcement agency personnel and the general public regarding non-routine and technical licensure matters. Interprets statutory requirements and provides information on divisional licensing procedures.
Performs non-routine, technical, and administrative assignments, providing necessary administrative support to the regional supervisor. Composes correspondence and prepares memoranda and as needed. Maintains files, screens calls and handles elevated calls when appropriate. Receives and routes mail and schedules meetings and appointments. Assists regional supervisor with establishing and updating procedures to ensure maximum productivity.
Examines, logs and processes all administrative fine and license application revenue. Ensures that division and Comptroller procedures are followed regarding all financial transactions.
Intake of Subpoena request from Circuit of court. Respond to request by calling dedicated phone number on subpoena. Email all incoming subpoenas to DOL Records Analyst. Respond to emails from Clerks office and Records Analyst. Review Documents before appearing in court. Arrange Transport to courthouse.
Responsible and accountable for assisting in the management of budget/dollars/resources (staff, computers, cell phones, etc.) for any assigned programs. Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures.
Performs related work and assists in other areas as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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:
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”
SPECIAL NOTES:
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.
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