[Hiring] Housing Investigation Specialist I @State of Florida

Role Description

This is an independent professional position as the Investigation Specialist I, conducting investigations about discrimination cases within the State of Florida. The incumbent will:

• Gather and record information accurately and thoroughly through interviews and/or correspondence with parties involved in the investigation.
• Conduct research and collect facts about any complaint assigned.
• Write investigative reports within the statutory timeframes.
• Testify and appear before the Commission panels and in civil court proceedings, and administrative hearings regarding investigative findings and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Five years 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.
• A bachelor’s degree and one year of experience as described above.
• Preferred: Experience conducting fact-finding interviews with members of the public gathering information.
• Experience writing detailed, analytical reports or analyses.
• Experience dealing with and analyzing large amounts of documentation.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic investigations techniques, rules of evidence, court procedures and requirements.
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning.
• Skilled in utilizing techniques of active listening.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning.
• Ability to analyze information and determine its validity.
• Ability to write accurate investigation reports and present detailed verbal presentations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain a productive working relationship with others.

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!