What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGULATORY CONSULTANT - 42000296 1 position at State of Florida?
Requisition No: 874245
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: REGULATORY CONSULTANT - 42000296 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42000296
Salary: $46,000.24 - $50,600.42
Posting Closing Date: 04/20/2026
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REGULATORY CONSULTANT
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES
BUREAU OF FAIR RIDES INSPECTION
Michelle Faulk (850) 410-3820
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 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)
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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 applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Job Duties
Analyzes and scans incoming documents in the fair rides database as prescribed by law.
Accurately inputs registration/permit information into database according to established procedures.
Reviews Documents To Determine Appropriate Action, Including
Documents and updates all amusement ride company points of contact for future correspondence regarding licensure and expirations. Assists office staff with correspondence to amusement ride industry.
Reviews and processes all documents received from businesses as well as inspection staff in a timely fashion. Notifies staff of deficiencies with documentation to ensure corrective action can be taken immediately. Updates and processes all inspection documentation timely to ensure accurate documentation is accessible for field inspection staff.
Works with businesses and consumers to informally mediate disputes within program area by letter, email, fax and phone. Updates database with all documents and communications pursuant to established guidelines.
Serves as first point of contact for all telephone inquiries and requests from businesses, other government agencies and consumers. Documents details of conversations and refers to appropriate personnel as necessary. Provides information to consumers and businesses on their rights and responsibilities, and provides information to facilitate the permitting process for the bureau.
Works directly with inspection staff providing assistance with all documentation pertaining to licensure/permitting of amusement rides.
Assists management in conducting necessary research and/or providing regulatory statistics, as requested. May also assist management by monitoring and reviewing processes to detect areas that may need improvement.
Refers violations for potential administrative action to supervisory staff based upon the analyses of properly documented records.
Assists the Administrative Assistant III with scheduling of inspection requests for over 9,000 inspections annually.
This position is required to assist co-workers and other sections within the division and perform related work and other tasks as requested by division management. Employee may be asked to perform special duties in relation to the Departments Emergency Response Obligations.
Benefits
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 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: REGULATORY CONSULTANT - 42000296 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42000296
Salary: $46,000.24 - $50,600.42
Posting Closing Date: 04/20/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
REGULATORY CONSULTANT
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES
BUREAU OF FAIR RIDES INSPECTION
- STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY-- ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***
Michelle Faulk (850) 410-3820
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 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***
- 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.
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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 applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Job Duties
Analyzes and scans incoming documents in the fair rides database as prescribed by law.
Accurately inputs registration/permit information into database according to established procedures.
Reviews Documents To Determine Appropriate Action, Including
- analysis of registration/permit applications to determine compliance with state laws and rules;
- review of affidavit of compliance and non-destructive testing documents;
- communication of deficiencies on documents to affiants/insurance adjusters;
- analyzing and processing complaints or other evidence to identify regulatory violations;
- referrals to other personnel, sections or agencies when necessary.
Documents and updates all amusement ride company points of contact for future correspondence regarding licensure and expirations. Assists office staff with correspondence to amusement ride industry.
Reviews and processes all documents received from businesses as well as inspection staff in a timely fashion. Notifies staff of deficiencies with documentation to ensure corrective action can be taken immediately. Updates and processes all inspection documentation timely to ensure accurate documentation is accessible for field inspection staff.
Works with businesses and consumers to informally mediate disputes within program area by letter, email, fax and phone. Updates database with all documents and communications pursuant to established guidelines.
Serves as first point of contact for all telephone inquiries and requests from businesses, other government agencies and consumers. Documents details of conversations and refers to appropriate personnel as necessary. Provides information to consumers and businesses on their rights and responsibilities, and provides information to facilitate the permitting process for the bureau.
Works directly with inspection staff providing assistance with all documentation pertaining to licensure/permitting of amusement rides.
Assists management in conducting necessary research and/or providing regulatory statistics, as requested. May also assist management by monitoring and reviewing processes to detect areas that may need improvement.
Refers violations for potential administrative action to supervisory staff based upon the analyses of properly documented records.
Assists the Administrative Assistant III with scheduling of inspection requests for over 9,000 inspections annually.
This position is required to assist co-workers and other sections within the division and perform related work and other tasks as requested by division management. Employee may be asked to perform special duties in relation to the Departments Emergency Response Obligations.
Benefits
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 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.
Salary : $46,000 - $50,600