Regulatory Specialist III
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Sarasota • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $34,760 - $40,548 per year
About the role
- This is a professional position specializing in counseling, casework, and administrative activities in Child Care Licensing
- Responsible for inspecting and licensing Family Day Care Homes, Large Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Facilities within established time frames
- Conduct inspections for childcare homes and facilities to monitor compliance with Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code licensing standards
- Maintains tracking system to ensure inspection timeframes are met and the correct number of inspections are completed annually
- Processes initial and renewal applications, including background screening clearances and training as required by statute, determines eligibility, and makes recommendations for licensure to supervisor/regional program manager
- Investigates complaints on licensed providers and illegal childcare operations
- Prepares reports and initiates administrative action as required by statute and/or administrative code
- Inputs and updates provider database, Sanswrite, on a regular basis
- Archives inspections timely and monitors accuracy of data
- Develops professionally by acquiring a proficient working knowledge of the applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and community resources which provide the framework for the childcare regulation program
- Provides technical assistance and support to childcare providers to promote sustained compliance with licensing standards and ensures corrective action requirements are met
- Attains a high proficiency/skill level as demonstrated through the competent utilization of the program's hardware, software, system applications and web pages.
- Manages the progressive discipline and administrative action processes, which includes providing timely administrative complaint notifications to providers, keeping the information system current throughout the administrative action process and closing out each action timely and accurately.
- Responds to telephone and email inquiries and walk-in requests from the public, parents, other agencies and providers and provides accurate information on child care programs.
- Consults with stakeholders and other clients regarding child care regulation
- Responds positively and timely to special assignments and other duties as assigned by Environmental Health Director/ Designee.
Requirements
- Minimum – Valid Florida driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one
- Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science
- Experience conducting inspections in childcare facilities
Benefits
- 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
caseworkcounselinginspectionslicensingbackground screeningdata managementreport preparationtechnical assistancecompliance monitoringadministrative action
Soft Skills
communicationorganizationalproblem-solvinginterpersonaltime managementstakeholder consultationcustomer serviceadaptabilityattention to detailprofessional development
Certifications
valid Florida driver’s licenseBachelor’s degree in physical scienceBachelor’s degree in natural science