Location: Tallahassee,FL, USA
REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 42001911 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Date: Dec 5, 2024
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Requisition No: 842566
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: REGULATORY SPECIALIST III - 42001911 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42001911
Salary: $44,000.06 - $48,400.30
Posting Closing Date: 12/08/2024
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REGULATORY SPECIALIST III
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES
COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSUMER OUTREACH
***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY-
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***
CONTACT:
Sonia McCabe (850) ###-####
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in administrative work, regulatory work, consumer complaint program work, interviewing, business administration, customer service or public relations or investigations.
Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
An equivalent combination of education and experience which equals six (6) years can substitute for the above requirements.
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:
+ 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.
NOTES:
Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
This position will be assigned one of the following shifts based on availability: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm M-F.
JOB DUTIES:
Provides training for all new hires and ongoing training for Call Center (Consumer Assistance Center) staff.
Assists with monitoring Call Center agents incoming telephone calls, live chat and email messages to ensure that accurate information is provided in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner , and that agents adhere to established policies and procedures. Provides effective feedback to Call Center supervisor and section manager to assist with team efficiency and agent productivity. Provides coaching, training and development to ensure excellent customer service is provided at all times.
Performs research and makes updates to the A-Z Resource Guide.
Assists with updating training manual for the Call Center (Consumer Assistance Center).
Provides leadership and administrative support in the Call Center (Consumer Assistance Center). Responsible for effectively communicating directions and information from section leadership to staff.
Handles telephone, live chat, and email inquiries, complaints, and requests from consumers, business owners, and other interested parties regarding program areas administered by the division, non-regulated areas and general consumer information. Refers telephone, live chat, and email inquiries to the proper office, section or agency when appropriate.
Performs research necessary to answer questions and assist consumers and others in a variety of subject areas; reviews current literature on consumerism to stay abreast of the latest developments.
Provides applicants with guidance regarding registration and exemption under the regulatory functions of the division. Assists consumers filing complaints with the division or seeking information, whether specific or general.
Uses computer equipment to search and store data and to enter necessary information to process a call, live chat or email. Handles requests for consumer complaint forms, brochures, registration packages, and any other materials available from the division. Timely processes and fulfills requests for written information or materials.
Assists with handling escalated calls.
Serves as on duty supervisor when necessary.
May assist with preparing reports and handling special projects.
May provide training for other department/division staff upon request.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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 www.myfrs.com ;)
+ Flexible Spending Accounts;
+ Tuition waivers;
+ And more!
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:
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-###-####). 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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
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