Investigation Specialist Ii

Investigation Specialist II

This position is located within the Bureau of Compliance of the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes. This in-office position is a part of the investigative team, and is responsible for analyzing and investigating incoming complaints for alleged violations of Florida Statutes and Board Rules regulated by the Department.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Identifying and applying specific portions of the Florida Statute with regard to allegations made against an association
• Reviewing evidence provided to determine if the evidence is sufficient to move forward with an investigation
• Making calls to witnesses, complainants, and respondents to obtain verbal and written statements
• Preparing written letters to complainants and respondents
• Preparing detailed investigative reports to outline each allegation that was investigated
• Maintaining a wide range of general knowledge of the Department and other agencies' functions in order to provide referral information to the public as needed
• Effectively monitor case load to ensure cases are processed in a timely manner
• Communicating with the supervisor daily
• Conducts case and non-related case travel

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of investigative techniques
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply statutes and administrative rules to specific fact scenarios
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements
• Ability to collect and analyze evidence
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations
• Ability to write accurate investigative reports
• Skilled with attention to detail and critical thinking
• Skilled with strong oral and written communication
• Skilled with customer service etiquette

Minimum Requirements:

• Two years of investigative experience in researching and analyzing statutory issues
• Two years of preparing investigative reports
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Case and non-related case travel preferred:
  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; OR Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and two years investigative experience;
  Bilingual in both English and Spanish

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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:

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University