Investigation Specialist

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Working Title:

INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST I -

The Florida Commission on Human Relations is the state agency charged with enforcing the state’s civil rights laws and serves as a resource on human relations for the people of Florida. It is against Florida law to discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status or familial status. The Commission investigates complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, and state employee whistle-blower retaliation.

The Commission is responsible for promoting fair treatment, equal opportunity, and mutual respect among members of all economic, social, racial, religious and ethnic groups and works to eliminate discrimination against groups and their members.

This is an independent professional position as the Investigation Specialist I, conducting investigations about discrimination cases within the State of Florida. The incumbent will gather and record information accurately and thoroughly through interviews and or correspondence with partiesinvolved in the investigation.

This involves conducting research and collecting facts about any complaint assigned and the incumbent must be able to write investigative reports within the statutory time frames. The incumbent will testify and appear before the Commission panels and in civil court proceedings, and administrative hearings regarding investigative findings and recommendations.

In this position, you will serve a critical role in ensuring compliance with state and federal civil rights laws through the impartial investigation of discrimination complaints. Your work will support the Commission’s statutory responsibilities by conducting thorough fact-finding, analyzing evidence, and preparing comprehensive investigative reports within established time frames. Through objective evaluation of allegations and supporting documentation, you will contribute to legally sound determinations and recommendations.

The Florida Commission on Human Relations is committed to cultivating professional growth, leadership development, and continuous learning for its employees. Training and development opportunities are designed to enhance expertise and support long-term career advancement in public service.

This is a remote position.

$37,500.00

• Knowledge of basic investigations techniques, rules of evidence, court procedures and requirements.
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning.
• Skilled in utilizing techniques of active listening.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning.
• Ability to analyze informed and determine its validity.
• Ability to write accurate investigation reports and present detailed verbal presentations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain a productive working relationship with others.

• Five years of experience in legal or paralegal work, investigative work, human relations, human resources, regulatory inspections, social work, personnel, education, counseling, affirmative action (AA), equal employment opportunity (EEO), or in working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system.
• A bachelor’s degree and one year of experience as described above.

• Experience conducting fact-finding interviews with members of the public gathering information.
• Experience writing detailed, analytical reports or analyses.
• Experience dealing with and analyzing large amounts of documentation.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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  );

The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.

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