INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 64000157 1

Investigation Specialist II

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.

Responsibilities include :

• 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 Departments jurisdiction. Provide referral information.
• Testify and / or present evidence at administrative hearings, depositions, or trials.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include :

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.

Preferred Qualifications include :

Where you will work :

Office location Gainesville, FL

Main counties served by office Alachua, Putnam, Marion, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Levy, Dixie, Gilchrist, Union, Bradford, Suwanee, Columbia, Hamilton and Lafayette.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida include :

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This position requires a security background check and / or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note : You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website : http : / / www.sss.gov .

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.