INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 64085645

State of Florida • Alachua, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The investigator conducts priority and routine investigations, audits and inspections relating to violation of Florida Statutes and rules governed by the Agency. The investigator must provide investigative results through the collection of evidence and preparation of quality investigative reports. Investigate complaints of alleged violations of Florida Statutes and Board Rules involving professions under the jurisdiction of the Department. Investigations include interviewing source, subject, and appropriate witnesses. Review court records and other essential documents, conducts audits and inspections, prepares, and serves subpoenas, administrative complaints, notices to cease and desist and issues citations. Prepare comprehensive chronological reports of final, supplemental and probation reports within the guidelines of ISU’s quality control matrix. Reports include synopsis of findings, table of contents, comprehensive details of investigation and sequential arrangement of evidentiary exhibits. Serve as field training officer when necessary. Conduct supplemental and probation investigations including coordination with impairment program staff. Enforce terms of Disciplinary Enforcement Requests and cooperates with Board staff members. Engage in proactive enforcement programs individually and in cooperation with other government agencies. Demonstrate good public relations with local authorities and professional organizations through personal contact and public speaking engagements. Provide information to consumers regarding licensure and possible violations of laws and rules regulating professions under the Department’s jurisdiction. Provide referral information. Testify and/or present evidence at administrative hearings, depositions, or trials. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• knowledge of computer data bases
• knowledge and use of the compliance management system and licensing system used by the Agency
• knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations
• knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing
• talking to others to effectively convey information
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
• conduct fact-finding research
• knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis
• organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials
• knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
• finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
• write detailed narrative investigative reports
• ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments
• ability to work independently
• investigating and researching
• inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
• ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail
• effectively manage time
• make sound judgements
• ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of professional experience from one or more of the following fields: investigative, law enforcement, working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, regulatory inspections, regulatory compliance, resource protection, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, regulatory work as a paraprofessional or higher, claims adjusting, auditing, financial examining, land appraisal work, land use planning or consulting, social work, human relations, personnel, or working as a licensed healthcare professional regulated by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study may substitute for required professional experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license, satisfactorily complete a background investigation, fingerprinting, and participation in direct deposit are requirements for employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts priority and routine investigations, audits and inspections relating to violation of Florida Statutes and rules governed by the Agency.
• Provide investigative results through the collection of evidence and preparation of quality investigative reports.
• Investigate complaints of alleged violations of Florida Statutes and Board Rules involving professions under the jurisdiction of the Department.
• Investigations include interviewing source, subject, and appropriate witnesses.
• Review court records and other essential documents, conducts audits and inspections, prepares, and serves subpoenas, administrative complaints, notices to cease and desist and issues citations.
• Prepare comprehensive chronological reports of final, supplemental and probation reports within the guidelines of ISU’s quality control matrix.
• Serve as field training officer when necessary.
• Conduct supplemental and probation investigations including coordination with impairment program staff.
• Enforce terms of Disciplinary Enforcement Requests and cooperates with Board staff members.
• Engage in proactive enforcement programs individually and in cooperation with other government agencies.
• Demonstrate good public relations with local authorities and professional organizations through personal contact and public speaking engagements.
• Provide information to consumers regarding licensure and possible violations of laws and rules regulating professions under the Department’s jurisdiction. Provide referral information.
• Testify and/or present evidence at administrative hearings, depositions, or trials.
• Perform 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;
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees