INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 41000877

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Investigation Specialist II position is within the Florida Elections Commission in Tallahassee, Florida. The Department of Legal Affairs represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of relevant experience (experience in law enforcement, civil investigations, fraud or white-collar investigations, any financial-related investigations or analysis, general research and reporting, banking, accountancy, paralegal, or government agency experience reviewing and analyzing written consumer complaints)
• An Associate degree (or 60+ semester hours of college) and 3 years of relevant experience as described above
• A Bachelor degree (or 120+ semester hours of college) and 1 year of relevant experience as described above
• Complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc.
• All employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.
• Applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume.
• Favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough investigations of alleged violations of Chapter 104 and Chapter 106, Florida Statutes.
• Interviews witnesses, collects and examines records for evidentiary value, and prepares reports of investigations which are accurate and concise.
• Drafts investigative plans for all cases assigned for investigation.
• Processes auto-fine case appeals to the Florida Elections Commission
• Attends meetings of the Florida Elections Commission, court hearings, and depositions throughout the State of Florida; gives testimony when needed. Assists staff attorneys with such proceedings as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree