INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 79010505

Requisition No: 876266 Agency: Business and Professional Regulation Working Title: INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 79010505 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 79010505 Salary: Bi-weekly: $1,471.70 - $1,769.23 Posting Closing Date: 05/27/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool

DIVISION OF REGULATION

INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II

Bi-weekly Hiring Salary: $1,471.70 - $1,769.23 Only current State Personnel System Employees will be considered. Our Organization and Mission: License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions, the standards of racing to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike. Under the direction of Secretary Melanie Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: The Work You Will Do This position is located within the Division of Regulation, Gainesville Regional 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: Columbia, Union, Bradford, Gilchrist, Alachua, Putnam, Levy, Marion, Citrus, Sumter. Your Specific Responsibilities Interview complainants, subjects, and other appropriate witnesses. Collect and analyze 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. Mediate complaints when appropriate pursuant to Division of Regulation’s policy and procedures. Write comprehensive reports including a chronological presentation of facts and testimony in the prescribed report format used by the Division of Regulation. Testify 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. Conduct 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 about DBPR’s responsibilities and enforcement activities. Develop and maintain 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. Use these relationships to aid in the enforcement of statutes and rules governing various regulated practices. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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. Proficient in the use of computers. Proficient in Windows–based computer software programs, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Operate a motor vehicle safely in different driving environments. Work flexible hours within the regional boundaries and occasional overnight travel within the state of Florida. Minimum Requirements Four (4) or more years of regulatory‑related experience. Investigative experience. Experience formatting, editing, and creating comprehensive investigative reports using Microsoft Word. A valid Florida Driver’s License. Work flexible hours with regional travel and occasional overnight travel. Preferred Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university in a regulatory‑related field. Associates’ degree (in any field) and 2 years of regulatory‑related experience. Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of Construction, Cosmetology, Barber, Community Association Management, and Veterinary Medicine Industry. NOTE: 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 inactive status. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number and date of birth in order to conduct this background check. 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. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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 visiting the relevant Florida Administrative Code resources. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida