Requisition No: 884720
Agency: Financial Services
Working Title: REGULATORY SPECIALIST II – 43003514
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 43003514
Salary: $34,760.00 – $64,832.62
Posting Closing Date: 10/14/2026
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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****
CLASS TITLE: REGULATORY SPECIALIST II
DIVISION: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
BUREAU: COMPLIANCE
CITY: FORT MYERS
COUNTY: LEE
Requirement:
Two (2) years of work experience in reviewing applications, documents, or requests received through an online system is required. A post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required work experience
Preferences:
- Two (2) years of customer service experience.
- Two (2) years of reviewing documents for accuracy.
- One (1) year of experience evaluating information against standards and analyzing data
- The ability to speak and write both Spanish and English.
Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the methods for organizing and presenting data; Ability to collect, record and analyze data relating to records or operational procedures; Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; Ability to prepare reports; Ability to make decisions in a timely manner; Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Basic computer literacy
OTHER KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job): Knowledge of CCAS, Chapter 440 and Administrative Rules.
SPECIAL NOTES:
This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.
Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
This is work providing technical expertise on state laws and regulations regarding the qualifications of employers seeking to obtain workers’ compensation insurance exemption status in accordance with Chapter 440, F.S. The incumbent of this position is required to have access to the FL Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Driver and Vehicle Information Database (DAVID) system.
Examines Notices of Elections to be Exempt (exemption applications) to determine if exemption from workers’ compensation insurance qualifications are met. Reviews, processes and analyzes exemption applications (utilizing DAVID system, Div. of Corp. and DBPR) to determine if applicants meet the qualifications for issuance of a workers’ compensation exemption by entering data into the Coverage and Compliance Automated System (CCAS). Evaluates relevant eligibility information, identifies deficiencies or incomplete information contained in the exemption application, and issues a deficiency notice to the applicant. Organizes, scans and download payroll records and enforcement documents into the Automated Image Tracking System and makes narrative entries pertinent to the case. Assists in reviewing and evaluating employer business and financial records submitted for penalty calculations to ensure completeness and accuracy based on the served Business Records Request (BRR). Knowledge of CCAS and Chapter 440, F.S. and all administrative rules pertaining to workers’ compensation exemption process. Prepare recommendations for corrective measures related to policies and procedures.
Maintains and provides education and information on workers’ compensation insurance law, rules, regulations, and internal policies and procedures to internal and external customers. Responds by meeting with walk-in customers and/or via telephone or email to questions, complaints or concerns regarding various aspects of workers’ compensation insurance. Research and retrieves information from CCAS to resolve insurance policy and/or exemption discrepancies and/or assist customers. Ensures accuracy of insurance policy and/or exemption from workers’ compensation insurance data is maintained in CCAS. Interprets laws, administrative rules and regulations for individuals and employers. Consults with city, county, and state officials and applicants regarding their respective license status and license requirements. Consults with city, county, and state officials and applicants regarding their respective license status and license requirements.
Mails enforcement documents, via certified mail, as requested by Investigators. Sends enforcement documents to Process Server, as requested by Investigators.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
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.
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.
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.