Ops Investigation Specialist Ii - 79900343

OPS INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II -

This position is located within the Division of Regulation, Miami Office. This position is responsible for investigating alleged violations of Florida Statutes and Board rules governing a variety of professions regulated by the department in the counties of Miami-Dade and Monroe.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Interviews complainants, subjects, and other appropriate witnesses.
• Collects and analyzes corroborative evidence, perform various record searches, review legal documents, review financial data, prepare and serve 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.
• Perform preliminary investigations in a timely manner to determine the legal sufficiency needed to pursue a full and formal investigation pursuant to division policies.
• Perform 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.
• Respond 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.
• Engage in outreach programs to various governmental agencies, professional associations, trade shows, schools and consumer groups.
• Provide constructive and positive information to such groups of DBPR's responsibilities and enforcement activities.
• Participate in Department directed and approved public relation activities, to include media ride-a-longs.
• Develops and maintains relationships with other federal, state, county and city governmental entities. Interact and coordinate 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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

Minimum Requirements:

• Four (4) or more years' of regulatory-related experience; and Investigative experience; and Experience formatting, editing, and creating comprehensive investigative reports using Microsoft Word; and A valid Florida Driver's License is required

Preferred:

• Bachelors' degree from an accredited college or university in a regulatory-related field; or Associates' degree (in any field) & 2 years regulatory-related experience. Knowledge of Construction Industry, Cosmetology, Barber, Community Association Management, and Veterinary Medicine.

Location:

MIAMI, FL, US, 33166