Investigation Specialist Ii

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INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II -

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License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure many important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real‑estate transactions, the standards of racing to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.

Under the direction of Secretary Melanie Griffith, of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website:

This position is located within Regulation, Fort Myers Regional Office. This position is responsible for investigating alleged violations of Florida Statutes a variety of professions regulated by the department in the following counties:
Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, and Sarasota.

• Interviews complainants, subjects, and other appropriate witnesses. Collects and analyzes corroborative evidence, performs various record searches, reviews legal documents and financial data, prepares and serves 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.
• Performs preliminary investigations in a timely manner to determine the legal sufficiency needed to pursue a full and formal investigation pursuant to division policies. Performs 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.
• Responds 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.
• Engages in outreach programs to various governmental agencies, professional associations, trade shows, schools and consumer groups. Provides constructive and positive information to such groups of DBPR’s responsibilities and enforcement activities. Participates in Department‑directed and approved public‑relation activities, including media ride‑alongs. Develops and maintains relationships with other federal, state, county, and city governmental entities. Interacts and coordinates 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a regulatory‑related field.
• Associate’s degree (in any field)…