INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 79010165-DBPR/Division of Real Estate OPEN COMPETITIVE Date:Aug 23, 2018 Location:MARGATE, FL, US, 33063 -The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our -. Requisition No: 42852 Agency: Business and Professional Regulations Working Title: INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 79010165-DBPR/Division of Real Estate OPEN COMPETITIVE Position Number: 79010165 Salary: $1,365.27 BiWeekly Posting Closing Date: 08/29/2018 DBPR/Division of Real Estate Investigation Specialist II Position Number 79010165 OPEN COMPETITIVE Hiring Salary: $1365.27 Bi-Weekly This is a professional position within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, Bureau of Enforcement. The Division of Real Estate oversees the licensing and regulation of real estate professionals in the state of Florida. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the investigation of complaints alleging violations of Florida Statutes (455 and 475), and Florida Administrative Code (61J1 and 61J2). It is anticipated that this position will be filled in Margate or West Palm Beach. Applicants must complete all fields in the candidate Profile. Work history with month and year, and formal education are required to qualify for this position. Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for elimination from the selection process. This advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to six months from the date of closing. Minimum Requirements: -Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience in an organization performing regulatory investigations, licensing, insurance, accounting, financial, legal or criminal justice work. -A valid driver license is required. -Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year for year basis for the required formal education. -College degree can be substituted on a year for year basis for professional experience. Preferences: Preference may be given to those having Division of Real Estate, real estate or investigative experience. Duties and Responsibilities: -Investigates complaints of alleged violations of Florida Statutes and Commission and Board Rules involving the Real Estate professions under the jurisdiction of the Division of Real Estate. -Interviews complainants, subjects, and appropriate witnesses. -Performs audits of real estate broker and brokerage escrow accounts. -Reviews court records and other essential documents, collects corroborative evidence. -Prepares and serves notices to cease and desist, notices of non-compliance, and citations. -Prepares comprehensive, organized, chronological reports of final and supplemental investigations to include a synopsis of findings, table of contents, details of investigation, and sequential arrangement of evidentiary exhibits. -Timely and accurately prepares and submits required reports and timely enters required time and activity tracking in department database. -Consults with, assists and acts as a liaison between the Division of Real Estate and the public, governmental agencies, and other Divisions within the Department. -Refers cases to appropriate regulatory and/or criminal agencies as required. -Build and maintain collaborative network with local authorities and professional organizations. -Submit required reports (vehicle, time and attendance, etc.) in accordance with department and division policies and procedures. -Testifies at criminal, civil and administrative hearings and depositions, and consults with Division attorneys in preparation for hearings as needed. -Scan and index documents into the Departments document imaging system. -Performs other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: -Knowledge of and ability to appropriately apply Chapter 455 and Chapter 475, Florida Statutes and 61J1 and 61J2 of the Florida Administrative Code. -Knowledge of computer programs: Microsoft Office -Knowledge of how to use a document imaging system -Knowledge of investigative techniques. -Ability to conduct a thorough investigation. -Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. -Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. -Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines. -Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. A valid driver license is required. This position requires travel which may include overnight stays. A writing sample and/or written test may be required at interview. Applicant Notes: -If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status. -This position requires a security background check and/or drug screen and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check. -Applicants are required to apply, online, through the People First system by the closing date. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. The Florida Department of Business and 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 Office at (850)487.2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. SPECIAL REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or, have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: -If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 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. A candidate for veterans preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778 . The Department of Veterans Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is -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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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. 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 clicking -. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale Nearest Secondary Market:Miami