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INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 42005052

Date: Nov 5, 2024

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Requisition No: 840762

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 42005052

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005052

Salary: $48,248.20 - $52,948.22

Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2024

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INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES

DIRECTORS OFFICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach County.

CONTACT:

Nicholas Lupo (954) ###-####

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or two (2) years of experience in conducting investigations, regulatory inspections or in law enforcement.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education. Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) (

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

+ All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

+ Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

+ Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values

and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified

individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate travel required.

Assigned Territory.

NOTES:

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Conducts investigations in all program areas pursuant to the authority of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, for alleged violations of Florida's consumer protection laws. Develops efficient investigative plans, interviews witnesses, and takes sworn testimony. Gathers documentary evidence, conducts surveillance activities and conducts fact-finding conferences. Negotiates agreements to settle or conciliate complaints when necessary. Maintains active caseload with a moderate level of supervision and reviews newly assigned cases within 10 days.

Evaluates evidence of investigations and prepares detailed, factual and grammatically correct reports of investigation, which includes assembling evidence for consideration by legal counsel. Prepares cases for prosecution, working with other enforcement agencies when necessary. Prepares and processes administrative and civil orders, and subpoenas where applicable. Assists in preparation for court or administrative presentation of cases, including making appearances to give testimony when necessary. Confers with members of the department's legal staff, State Attorney's Office and Department of Legal Affairs staff as needed. Offers suggestions as a source matter expert in consumer regulation. Travels as necessary in the performance of these duties.

Ensures that immediate supervisor is informed of all matters relevant to investigations being conducted including the status and disposition of case work. Ensures that the next available supervisor in the chain of command is informed in the event his/her immediate supervisor is unavailable. Submits, in a timely manner, database entries, periodic reports of activities, expense vouchers, time and leave requests, authorizations to travel, and other related documents and reports as required.

Conducts background investigations on licensees or registrants to determine if an individual has falsified their license or registration application. and submits administrative reports and serves administrative orders, notices and subpoenas to applicants, licensees and/or witnesses. Prepares operational plans for regulatory inspections as required.

Performs research necessary to answer questions and assist consumers and others in a variety of subject areas. Reviews current literature on consumerism to stay abreast of the latest developments. Provides field level input to supervisors on consumer related issues and offers suggestions during efficiency reviews of current procedures.

May coordinate and assist with training new investigators. Uses mentoring techniques to train and encourage newly assigned personnel.

Addresses a variety of consumer groups in person or through the media on duties and functions of the Division of Consumer Services and preventive consumerism.

This position is required to assist other sections within the Division of Consumer Services as needed and performs related work and other tasks as required by management.

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:

+ 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 visit www.myfrs.com ;)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts;

+ Tuition waivers;

+ And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the Total Compensation Estimator Tool located above under the Posting Closing Date.

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-###-####). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

CORAL GABLES, FL, US, 33156 BELLE GLADE, FL, US, 33430 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33431 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33434 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33487 BOYNTON BEACH, FL, US, 33426 BOYNTON BEACH, FL, US, 33437 CANAL POINT, FL, US, 33438 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33063 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33066 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33073 CORAL GABLES, FL, US, 33186 CORAL SPRINGS, FL, US, 33065 DANIA BEACH, FL, US, 33004 DAVIE, FL, US, 33325 DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, US, 33441 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33444 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33445 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33446 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33483 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33486 DORAL, FL, US, 33126 DORAL, FL, US, 33166 FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315 GOULDS, FL, US, 33170 GREENACRES, FL, US, 33463 GULF STREAM, FL, US, 33483 HIALEAH GARDENS, FL, US, 33018 HIALEAH, FL, US, 33010 HIALEAH, FL, US, 33012 HIALEAH, FL, US, 33015 HIALEAH, FL, US, 33016 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33019 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33021 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33024 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33901 HOMESTEAD, FL, US, 33030 HOMESTEAD, FL, US, 33032 JUPITER, FL, US, 33458 JUPITER, FL, US, 33477 JUPITER, FL, US, 33478 KEY BISCAYNE, FL, US, 33149 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33406 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33450 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33460 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33461 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33462 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33463 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33467 LANTANA, FL, US, 33462 LANTANA, FL, US, 33465 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33311 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33313 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33319 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33813 LAUDERHILL, FL, US, 33319 MARGATE, FL, US, 33063 MIAMI BEACH, FL, US, 33139 MIAMI BEACH, FL, US, 33141 MIAMI BEACH, FL, US, 33162 MIAMI GARDENS, FL, US, 33056 MIAMI GARDENS, FL, US, 33169 MIAMI LAKES, FL, US, 33016 MIAMI, FL, US, 33055 MIAMI, FL, US, 33101 MIAMI, FL, US, 33122 MIAMI, FL, US, 33125 MIAMI, FL, US, 33126 MIAMI, FL, US, 33127 MIAMI, FL, US, 33128 MIAMI, FL, US, 33130 MIAMI, FL, US, 33131 MIAMI, FL, US, 33132 MIAMI, FL, US, 33134 MIAMI, FL, US, 33135 MIAMI, FL, US, 33136 MIAMI, FL, US, 33137 MIAMI, FL, US, 33138 MIAMI, FL, US, 33142 MIAMI, FL, US, 33144 MIAMI, FL, US, 33145 MIAMI, FL, US, 33147 MIAMI, FL, US, 33150 MIAMI, FL, US, 33155 MIAMI, FL, US, 33157 MIAMI, FL, US, 33160 MIAMI, FL, US, 33161 MIAMI, FL, US, 33162 MIAMI, FL, US, 33165 MIAMI, FL, US, 33166 MIAMI, FL, US, 33169 MIAMI, FL, US, 33172 MIAMI, FL, US, 33173 MIAMI, FL, US, 33174 MIAMI, FL, US, 33175 MIAMI, FL, US, 33176 MIAMI, FL, US, 33177 MIAMI, FL, US, 33178 MIAMI, FL, US, 33181 MIAMI, FL, US, 33183 MIAMI, FL, US, 33184 MIAMI, FL, US, 33186 MIAMI, FL, US, 33189 MIAMI, FL, US, 33194 MIAMI, FL, US, 33199 MIAMI, FL, US, 33256 MIAMI, FL, US, 33283 NARANJA, FL, US, 33032 NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL, US, 33160 NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL, US, 33179 NORTH MIAMI, FL, US, 33161 OCEAN RIDGE, FL, US, 33435 OPA LOCKA, FL, US, 33054 PAHOKEE, FL, US, 33476 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, US, 33412 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, US, 33418 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33024 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33025 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33082 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33312 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33332 PLANTATION, FL, US, 33313 PLANTATION, FL, US, 33324 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33060 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33062 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33064 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33068 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33069 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33073 RIVIERA BEACH, FL, US, 33404 ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33411 SOUTH BAY, FL, US, 33493 SOUTH MIAMI, FL, US, 33143 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33323 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33326 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33351 SURFSIDE, FL, US, 33154 TAMARAC, FL, US, 33321 TEQUESTA, FL, US, 33469 WELLINGTON, FL, US, 33414 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33405 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33406 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33407 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33409 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33410 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33411 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33412 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33413 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33415 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33417 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33418 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33426 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33460 WESTON, FL, US, 33327 WILTON MANORS, FL, US, 33305

Nearest Major Market:Miami