Requisition No: 832400 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - Regulatory Specialist III - 45001115

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45001115 

Salary:  $41,810.96 

Posting Closing Date: 07/01/2024 

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Department of State

Regulatory Specialist III

Division of Elections

Bureau of Voter Registration Services

Position Number 45001115

 

Internal Announcement

 

Minimum Qualifications:

An associate degree from an accredited college or university; OR Two (2) years of relevant work experience; OR at least six (6) months performing the job duties of this position. At least two (2) years of administrative or clerical experience. Experience answering calls from the public. Experience comparing and analyzing data. Ability to write clearly with minimal errors.

Preferences:

Experience with Bureau of Voter Registration Services (BVRS) programs and procedures. Experience with third-party voter registration organizations (3PVROs). Fluent in Spanish.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

This is professional, complex work assisting with all administrative, programmatic, and operational activities within the Division of Elections/Bureau of Voter Registration Services (BVRS). This position is responsible for, including but not limited to, the following duties:

Responsible for the administration and coordination of the third-party voter registration organization (3PVRO) program including processing registrations to apply as 3PVRO, pursuant to s. 97.0575, F.S. and Rule 1S-2.042, F.A.C. Performs daily updates to the 3PVRO database and website. Tracks and evaluates reports the Supervisors of Elections submit relating to 3PVRO voter application accounting and 3PVRO non-compliance and violations for further investigation. Organizes, prepares, schedules, and provides 3PVRO training and materials. Coordinates voter applications orders, including printing and distribution of applications to 3PVROs. Responds to 3PVRO questions. Confers with management on all 3PVRO program updates, rules, and law changes.

Performs HSMV verifications by comparing and analyzing voter demographic information in FVRS with other approved sources to determine the validity or invalidity of automated matches between voters and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles information.

Performs death matches by comparing and analyzing voter demographic information in FVRS with other approved sources to determine the validity or invalidity of automated matches between voters and death information provided.

Creates comprehensive credible and reliable felon case files by comparing and analyzing voter demographic information in Florida Voter Registration System (FVRS) with other approved sources to determine voters’ eligibility to be registered and/or to vote.

Interacts with Supervisor of Elections staff, other agencies, and the general public through the Voter Assistance Hotline and other communication sources.

Performs other work-related duties as required.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to work independently. Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to use deductive reasoning. Ability to use computer-based programs, knowledge with applications, FVRS, Voter Focus, DAVID and CCIS. Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed, with short notice.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:  A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veteran’s, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

 

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

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.