INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST I

Full-time

No

Investigation Specialist I - Career Service - 72003220 - Florida Commission on Human Relations

Salary Information:
- Hiring rate: $36,
- State of Florida retirement package with 3% employee contribution
- 10 paid holidays & personal holidays annually
- State employees accrual of annual leave and sick leave
- Telework program and flexible work schedule
- Student loan forgiveness program
- State employee tuition waiver program with six credit hours per semester at state college/university system
- FRS pension plan and FRS investment plan
- Deferred compensation plan for state employees
- Adoptions benefits for state employees
- Deferred retirement option program (DROP)
- Health insurance for individual or family coverage, with state paying 80% of premium
- Basic life insurance policy with 100% employer paid
- State group insurance options, including health, flexible spending, and health savings accounts, life insurance, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance products
- Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts available
- Tax deferred savings program through payroll deduction
- Employee assistance program

Job Title: Investigation Specialist I

Experience:
- Bachelor's degree and 1 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 working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system
- Experience conducting fact-finding interviews with members of the public and writing detailed, analytical reports or analyses
- Experience dealing with and analyzing large amounts of documentation

Responsibilities:
- Conduct independent investigations about discrimination cases within the State of Florida
- Gather and record accurate and thorough information through interviews and correspondence with parties involved
- Conduct research and collect facts about assigned complaints
- Write investigative reports within statutory timeframes
- Testify and appear before Commission panels and in civil court proceedings and administrative hearings
- Use deductive reasoning and analytical skills to determine validity of information
- Maintain strict confidentiality and make independent decisions
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain productive working relationships with others

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 1 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 working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system
- Experience conducting fact-finding interviews and writing detailed, analytical reports or analyses
- Experience dealing with and analyzing large amounts of documentation

Organization:
- The Florida Commission on Human Relations is the state agency responsible for enforcing civil rights laws and promoting fair treatment, equal opportunity, and mutual respect among all groups and their members
- Against Florida law to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or familial status
- Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and state employee whistler-blower retaliation

Benefits:
- Stable work environment with regular schedules
- Generous benefits package including vacation and sick leave, retirement, health insurance (over 80% employer paid), life insurance (80% employer paid), 10 holidays per year, flexible work schedules, tuition waivers, qualification for student loan forgiveness, and more
- Opportunity for growth and development
- Chance to make a difference by promoting fair treatment and eliminating discrimination

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 1 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 working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system
- Experience conducting fact-finding interviews and writing detailed, analytical reports or analyses
- Experience dealing with and analyzing large amounts of documentation
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and make independent decisions
- Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships
- Strong work ethic and drive for success
- Ability to manage a busy workload and adapt to changing priorities

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 must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center in advance. The State of Florida supports a drug-free workplace and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. Veterans' preference will be given to eligible candidates.

Not specified

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

Not specified

Investigative, Legal Research, Interviewing, Report Writing, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Time Management

Bachelor's degree

Submit application and supporting documentation online through the State of Florida, Employment Application website.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, one year of experience in legal or investigative work

Legal