INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST I - 72004078

State of Florida • Remote / Telework, OR

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Investigation Specialist I is an independent professional position in the Employment Investigations Unit of the Florida Commission on Human Relations. The role investigates discrimination complaints in Florida by gathering and accurately recording information through interviews and correspondence, researching complaints, and collecting relevant facts. The specialist prepares investigative reports within statutory timeframes and may testify or appear before Commission panels, in civil court proceedings, and at administrative hearings regarding investigative findings and recommendations.

The position supports compliance with state and federal civil rights laws through impartial fact-finding, evidence analysis, and objective evaluation of allegations and supporting documentation. The Commission promotes fair treatment, equal opportunity, and mutual respect, and investigates complaints involving employment, housing, public accommodations, and state employee whistle-blower retaliation. This is a remote position based at the address listed in Tallahassee, Florida.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in legal or paralegal work, investigative work, human relations, human resources, regulatory inspections, social work, personnel, education, counseling, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, or the juvenile or adult criminal justice system; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in one of these areas.
• Knowledge of basic investigation techniques, rules of evidence, court procedures, and requirements.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning and active-listening techniques.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning and analyze information to determine its validity.
• Ability to write accurate investigative reports and deliver detailed verbal presentations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and make independent decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
• Must successfully pass a level two background screening, including fingerprinting and an FBI criminal-history check, as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting fact-finding interviews with members of the public to gather information.
• Experience writing detailed, analytical reports or analyses.
• Experience handling and analyzing large amounts of documentation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate discrimination complaints in the State of Florida.
• Gather and accurately record information through interviews and correspondence with parties involved in investigations.
• Conduct research and collect facts about assigned complaints.
• Prepare accurate, comprehensive investigative reports within statutory timeframes.
• Conduct impartial fact-finding and analyze evidence and supporting documentation.
• Testify and appear before Commission panels, in civil court proceedings, and at administrative hearings regarding investigative findings and recommendations.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• Training and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed