INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST I

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Florida Commission on Human Relations is currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Investigation Specialist I. This position offers a competitive salary of $36,500 per year and is eligible for telework. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in legal or investigative work, human relations, human resources, or a related field. This is a great opportunity to work for a stable and respected state agency that is dedicated to promoting equal opportunity and eliminating discrimination in the state of Florida.

H1: Join Our Team as an Investigation Specialist I with Competitive Salary and Telework Eligibility
H2: Overview
- Florida Commission on Human Relations seeking Investigation Specialist I
- Competitive salary of $36,500 per year
- Eligible for telework
- Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience required
- Dedicated to promoting equal opportunity and eliminating discrimination in Florida

H2: About the Organization
- State agency charged with enforcing civil rights laws in Florida
- Against Florida law to discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or familial status
- Investigates complaints in areas such as employment, housing, public accommodations, and state employee whistle-blower retaliation
- Promotes fair treatment, equal opportunity, and mutual respect among all groups

H2: Responsibilities
- Conduct independent investigations of discrimination cases in Florida
- Gather and record information accurately and thoroughly through interviews and correspondence
- Conduct research and collect facts about assigned complaints
- Write investigative reports within statutory timeframes
- Testify and appear before Commission panels, civil court proceedings, and administrative hearings
- Make recommendations based on findings

H2: Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience in legal/paralegal work, investigative work, human relations, etc. OR experience can substitute for education
- Experience conducting fact-finding interviews
- Experience writing detailed, analytical reports
- Experience dealing with and analyzing large amounts of documentation

H2: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of investigations techniques, rules of evidence, and court procedures
- Skilled in logic, reasoning, and active listening
- Ability to conduct interviews, use deductive reasoning, and analyze information
- Ability to write accurate reports and present findings effectively
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and make independent decisions
- Effective communication skills and ability to establish productive working relationships

H2: Success Criteria
- Strong communicator with active listening skills
- Professional, respectful, and objective when dealing with diverse individuals
- Solutions-oriented with critical thinking skills and ability to make sound decisions
- Strong work ethic and ability to manage workload and changing priorities
- Organized, flexible, and accountable

H2: Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience in legal/paralegal work, investigative work, human relations, etc. OR experience can substitute for education
- Experience conducting fact-finding interviews
- Experience writing detailed, analytical reports
- Experience dealing with and analyzing large amounts of documentation

H2: Benefits
- State of Florida retirement package with 3% employee contribution
- 10 paid holidays and personal holidays annually
- Accrual of annual leave and sick leave
- Telework program and flexible work schedule
- Student loan forgiveness program and tuition waiver program
- Pension plan and investment plan options
- Adoptions benefits and deferred retirement option program
- Health insurance with 80% employer contribution
- Life insurance with 100% employer contribution
- Additional insurance options and tax-deferred savings programs
- Employee assistance program

H2: Making a Difference
- Volunteer programs available for state employees
- 'Going Green' project and carpooling options
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
- Reasonable accommodations available for candidates with disabilities
- Drug-free workplace with reasonable suspicion drug testing
- Veterans' preference available for eligible candidates

H2: Apply Today!
- Competitive salary of $36,500 per year
- Telework eligibility
- Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience required
- Join a stable and respected state agency dedicated to promoting equal opportunity and eliminating discrimination in Florida

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Vacation and sick leave, retirement, health insurance, life insurance, holidays, flexible work schedules, tuition waivers, student loan forgiveness, and more.

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Investigative skills, fact-finding, report writing, legal research, communication, active listening, deductive reasoning, decision making, critical thinking, time management, organization, discretion, tact

Bachelor's degree

Interested applicants must submit a State of Florida Employment Application and provide verifiable responses to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, one year of experience in legal or paralegal work, investigative work, human relations, human resources, regulatory inspections, social work, personnel, education, counseling, affirmative action (AA), equal employment opportunity (EEO), or in working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system. Experience conducting fact-finding interviews, writing detailed reports, and analyzing documentation.

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