Investigation Specialist II - 79010748

State of Florida • Largo, FL

3d

About The Position

This position is located within the Division of Regulation, Miami Regional Office. This position is responsible for investigating alleged violations of Florida Statutes and Board rules governing a variety of professions regulated by the department in the counties of Monroe and Dade.

Requirements

• The candidate must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both in verbal and written forms.
• Possess analytical skills necessary to identify violations of statutes and rules, and identify elements of the alleged violations.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers.
• Proficient in windows based computer software programs, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely in different driving environments.
• Ability to work flexible hours within the regional boundaries and occasional overnight travel within the state of Florida.
• Four (4) or more years’ of regulatory-related experience
• Investigative experience
• Experience formatting, editing, and creating comprehensive investigative reports using Microsoft Word
• A valid Florida Driver’s License is required
• Ability to work flexible hours with regional travel and occasional overnight travel

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university in a regulatory-related field.
• Associates’ degree (in any field) & 2 years regulatory-related experience.
• Applicants who are bilingual in both English and Spanish
• Applicants with knowledge of Construction, Cosmetology, Barber, Community Association Management, and Veterinary Medicine Industry
• One (1) or more year experience writing detailed reports
• One (1) or more year experience conducting investigations

Responsibilities

• Interviews complainants, subjects, and other appropriate witnesses.
• Collects and analyzes corroborative evidence, perform various record searches, review legal documents, review financial data, prepare and serve subpoenas, notices to cease and desist, notices of non-compliance, citations, administrative complaints, and other administrative processes as required.
• Mediates complaints when appropriate pursuant to Division of Regulation’s policy and procedures.
• Writes comprehensive reports including a chronological presentation of facts and testimony in the prescribed report format used by the Division of Regulation.
• Testifies truthfully in depositions, criminal, civil and administrative hearings when called upon.
• Perform preliminary investigations in a timely manner to determine the legal sufficiency needed to pursue a full and formal investigation pursuant to division policies.
• Perform supplemental investigations in a timely manner as directed by the Office of General Counsel or other supervisory personnel within the chain of command pursuant to division policies.
• Respond to reported unlicensed activities of regulated professions pursuant to division policies.
• Conducts covert sting operations, sweeps, or other proactive enforcement efforts in conjunction with various regulatory and law enforcement agencies to combat the unlicensed practice of regulated professions.
• Engaging in outreach programs to various governmental agencies, professional associations, trade shows, schools and consumer groups.
• Provide constructive and positive information to such groups of DBPR’s responsibilities and enforcement activities.
• Participate in Department directed and approved public relation activities, to include media ride-a-longs.
• Develops and maintains relationships with other federal, state, county and city governmental entities.
• Interact and coordinate with these entities to respond to natural or man-made disasters or emergencies.
• Uses these relationships to aid in the enforcement of statutes and rules governing various regulated practices.

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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com )
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees