REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 42000808 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Date: Oct 21, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website . FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY

BUREAU OF BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY-- ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

ATTENTION CANDIDATES

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile). Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s.112.313, F.S., and Section 60L – 36.003, Florida Career Service Rules and Regulations. Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position. Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Independently analyzes cases referred to enforcement to determine the appropriate fine amount, required action, and type of administrative complaint to issue. Drafts administrative complaints, final orders, and warning letters that are complete, accurate, and compliant with division standards. Inputs required case information into the division’s case management system and uploads relevant documents, including administrative complaints, final orders, cash sheets, and other supporting materials. Creates requests for Agency Clerk numbers for Administrative Fines to be issued for each assigned case. Verifies receipt of payments to ensure proper allocation of funds and notifies the finance section of any necessary corrections. Independently analyzes and scans incoming documents and accurately updates the corresponding case file. Reviews the case management system daily to monitor case assignments and case status, taking timely and appropriate action based on identified needs. Processes administrative hearing requests. Communicates professionally in writing and by phone with businesses, consumers, other governmental agencies, and claimants. Provides required assistance and documents all communications in the case file. Independently assists in training new and current employees on enforcement related processes. Creates and generates reports, letters, memoranda, proposals, affidavits, and other official documents necessary to complete assigned tasks. Perform Phone Shops, as needed, to determine if a food establishment is operating prior to issuing an Administrative Complaint and/or Final Order. Assists management by conducting research and providing regulatory statistics as requested. Monitors and reviews internal processes to identify opportunities for improvement to be discussed with management. May analyze other program processes, including federal, state, local and private entities to support enhancements to division operations. Assists other sections within the Division of Food Safety as needed to support overall program operations. Answers the Enforcement section telephone line and monitors the Enforcement section email mailbox to assist external customers with questions related to their Administrative Complaint or Final Order, ensuring professional and timely responses. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of office procedures and practices. Knowledge of Chapters 120, 500, 502, s. 581.217, F.S., and applicable rules. Skilled in interacting with the public and staff through oral and written communication. Ability to be very organized in both office administrative/clerical activities and in implementing projects. Ability to work both independently and with others. Ability to use logic and analysis to identify different approaches to completing a task. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word and Outlook. Proficient in the use of Adobe Pro. Knowledgeable of Office Word merge process (create a merge template, run a merge, edit individual documents in a merge, print and save merged documents.) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others. 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 (For more information, please visit ;) 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida