Requisition No: 798464

Agency: Economic Opportunity

Working Title: INVESTIGATION MANAGER - SES - 40010205

Position Number: 40010205

Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2023

Job Title: INVESTIGATION MANAGER - SES – 40010205

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply for positions at DEO that fit their skill sets.

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let DEO’s mission become yours! To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:

This advertisement is for the Director of Investigations in the agency’s Office of Inspector General. This role is important in ensuring accountability and integrity within the agency and in determining whether any alleged wrongdoing constitutes a violation of applicable law, rule, or policy. The person in this position is responsible for performing and directing administrative investigations and reviews while supervising two investigators; interpreting applicable laws, rules, and regulations; coordinating with law enforcement officials on cases involving criminal activity; and writing or reviewing reports of investigation.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will interact with agency management and staff to gather and report information related to allegations involving the agency’s programs and staff. The Director of Investigations must be willing and able to uphold high standards of professional conduct.

DEO is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

This role will include involvement with other Offices of Inspectors General and with professional organizations such as the Association of Inspectors General. Continuing education opportunities are provided.

DEO encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of HR Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. In accordance with DEO’s Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and also exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of DEO's available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.
  These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.
  
  Where You Will Work:
  The Office of Inspector General is located in DEO’s Tallahassee headquarters building.
  Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow attracting development and new business. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. DEO is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens and people pour in to see the State perform its business. So regardless of what brought you here, being here will guarantee you an experience vibrant with entertainment, culture and delight.
• Tallahassee is known for:

• Its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida
  
  WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS MORE THAN A PAYCHECK!!* State Group Insurance coverage options+

• Retirement plan options, including employer (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options) contributions (FYI, please click www.myfrs.com)

• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Ongoing comprehensive training provided

• Highly skilled, professional environment

Pay:

$65,000 to $70,000 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the investigative and management review process in the Office of the Inspector General with specific duties that may include performing investigations, management reviews and audits in accordance with governmental auditing standards. The duties may also include providing technical assistance for entities within and outside of the agency and developing strategies to combat fraud and abuse in agency or program operations. * This is not a sworn law enforcement position.

• Plans, directs, and assists employees in performing work according to the work plan, office policies and procedures, and government auditing and investigative standards where applicable.
• Directs other investigators and reviews and assigns cases as appropriate.
• Coordinates all investigative and management review activities conducted within the office.
• Interprets laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to the work of the Office of the Inspector General.
• Coordinates with other law enforcement officials on cases involving criminal activities at the state, local and federal levels. Establish relationships with the law enforcement community and maximize agency resources through the sharing of information.
• Perform duties generated from the Office of Program, Policy, Analysis and Governmental Accountability (OPPAGA), the auditor General and other entities.
• Writes and reviews reports and other official documents.
• Directs and participates in the compilation and review of various reports prepared by staff. Performs technical, analytical, and procedural reviews of working papers and supporting documentation to reach appropriate report conclusions, findings and recommendations and ensure that they are properly supported.
• Performs administrative and other related duties as assigned.
  
  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Advanced knowledge of investigative techniques.
  Working knowledge of whistle-blower investigations.
  Ability to write clear, concise reports of investigative findings.
  *Some travel required.

Qualifications:
As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.

Preferred
Supervisory experience is preferred.

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.