Inspector Specialist - Ses; Senior

Requisition No:868199

Agency:
Children and Families

Working Title:

INSPECTOR SPECIALIST - SES (SENIOR) -

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary: SALARY RANGE $50,000.00 TO $52,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 03/13/2026

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Inspector Specialist

Department of Children and Families

Tallahassee, FL

Open Competitive

This Senior Investigator position is a SES position within the Office of Inspector General located in Tallahassee, Florida. The incumbent is responsible for conducting investigations under the supervision of the Chief of Investigations pertaining to employee misconduct, fraud, waste, or abuse involving the Department of Children and Families and its contracted providers. Duties include conducting investigations either independently or jointly with law enforcement;

interpreting violations of laws, rules, policies, or procedures; conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects; obtaining sworn statements; obtaining evidence/documents; conducting reviews and analysis of documents; preparing written reports of investigation; handling more complex investigations; mentoring and training investigative staff; some in-state travel required; and performing other related duties as required.

NOTE:

Preference will be given to applicants having the following designations:
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), and/or Certified Inspector General (CIG).

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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:

• No state income tax for residents of Florida;
• 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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

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