Ops Investigation Specialist Ii

OPS Investigation Specialist II -

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. Requisition No: 878935 Agency:
Business and Professional Regulation Position Number:  Salary: $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly Posting Closing Date: 07/13/2026

The Work You Will Do:

This position is located within the Division of Regulation, Orlando 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 following counties:
Orange, Osceola, Brevard, Seminole, Volusia, and Lake.

• 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.
• Inspects establishments regulated by the Division for compliance with statutes and rules relative to licensure, sanitation and other safety or regulatory requirements.
• Maintains accurate records and files of inspections conducted.
• Issues discipline in the form of a citation or a notice of non-compliance to an establishment or individual that has not complied with the board statutes/rules.
• Provides consultation to licensees and keeps them informed as to new rules and board updates.

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

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 Ability to work flexible hours with regional travel and occasional overnight travel

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.

Applicant

Note:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration

If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an…