HOUSING REGULATORY SPECIALIST II - 72004232

State of Florida • Remote / Telework, OR

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Florida Commission on Human Relations is the state agency charged with enforcing the state’s civil rights laws and serves as a resource on human relations for the people of Florida. It is against Florida law to discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status or familial status. The Commission investigates complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, and state employee whistle-blower retaliation. The Commission is responsible for promoting fair treatment, equal opportunity, and mutual respect among members of all economic, social, racial, religious and ethnic groups and works to eliminate discrimination against groups and their members.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic investigations techniques, rules of evidence, court procedures and requirements.
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning.
• Skilled in utilizing techniques of active listening.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning.
• Ability to analyze informed and determine its a validity.
• Ability to write accurate investigation reports and present detailed verbal presentations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain a productive working relationship with others.
• Five years of experience in legal or paralegal work, investigative work, human relations, human resources, regulatory inspections, social work, personnel, education, counseling, affirmative action (AA), equal employment opportunity (EEO), or in working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system.
• OR A bachelor’s degree and one year of experience as described above.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Fair Housing or Employment Investigations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Housing Investigation Unit by summarizing investigation documents (i.e. position statements, supporting documentation, RFI submittals, medical documentation, complainant rebuttals) and any additional documentation received.
• Upload summaries and documents to the appropriate sections in ActionStep and HUD Enforcement Management System (HEMS).
• Notify the investigator that summaries have been completed.
• Counsels and provides information to the public about alleged discrimination in the area of housing.
• Advises complainants and respondents and their representatives about the law and the agency’s jurisdiction, procedures, and rules.
• Provides case status updates for incoming callers.
• Demonstrates leadership by showing initiative; recommends innovative methods to maximize agency and personal work efficiency and effectiveness; works as a team with fellow unit members to accomplish unit goals.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level