INSPECTOR SPECIALIST - SES - 65000546

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

15 paid holidays per year

Paid time off

Job summary

The Department of Elder Affairs, Office of Inspector General, in Tallahassee, FL, seeks an Inspector Specialist to support audits, investigations, and consulting services. The role requires documenting results, handling administrative duties, and reporting to management on a regular basis.

Preferred candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and professional certifications in accounting/auditing, with strong data analysis and IS auditing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Professional experience in accounting, investigations, auditing, data analysis, or contracts and grants.
• Certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CIGA, CIGI, or CFE are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Intakes and documents complaints about misconduct and assists investigations.
• Performs auditing and analytical tasks to detect fraud and improve processes.
• Prepares documentation, reports, and case updates in line with agency policies.
• Monitors follow-up actions and ensures timely completion of findings.

Skills

Investigations

Accounting

Auditing

Data analysis

IS analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA / CIA / CISA / CIGA / CIGI / CFE

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe Pro

Job description

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Requisition No:885969

Working Title: INSPECTOR SPECIALIST - SES - 65000546

This is a professional position in the Office of Inspector General responsible for administration and assisting with and conducting audits, investigations, management reviews, and consulting services for the Department of Elder Affairs.

This position is not a teleworking position, and the incumbent is required to report to the DOEA office in the area it serves.

PAY:

Salary will be $47,668.08, annually.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Intakes and documents complaints about department employee misconduct or any attempt by department employees, contractors, or sub-contractors to gain benefits to which they are not entitled. Performs analytical tasks required to assist investigators to detect, deter, and investigate misconduct, contract fraud and other complaints with properly documented results. Completes reports, case updates and closures in accordance with the Office policies and procedures and at the direction of management. Prepares thorough, complete, and accurate documentation of work performed.

Audit Duties:

Performs independent and objective quality assurance and consulting activities, audits, special projects, and reviews of Department operations, designed to add value and improve department operations. Helps the department accomplish its objectives through a systematic, disciplined audit approach, and evaluates and improves the effectiveness of its risk management, system of internal controls, and governance processes. Prepares, researches, and designs evaluations of programs, systems, controls, policies, procedures, and other functions using audit and analytical techniques. Analyzes supporting evidence, draws logical conclusions, and develops appropriate findings and recommendations. Prepares thorough, complete, and accurate documentation of work performed. Monitors the implementation of the agency's response to any internal or external audit findings and recommendations. Conducts both six (6) and eighteen (18) month follow-up reviews (in accordance with Florida Statute and Office of Inspector General policies and procedures) of all internal and external audit engagements, and reports on the status of corrective actions taken.

Administrative Duties:

Performs administrative duties for the OIG, including fiscal, personnel, purchasing, and property control. Represents the office in telephone and in-person contact with agency staff, stakeholders, and the public. Processes office correspondence, including the maintenance of correspondence tracking systems. Develops reports/correspondence in accordance with established standards. Reviews all written products for style consistency, grammatical correctness, spelling, and readability. Files and tracks reports and other documents as directed. Serves as the designated OIG Property Custodian and Public Records Custodian. Copies documents, redacts protected/confidential information, and submits a report of billable hours and reproduction quantities associated with such requests. Assists Investigations Accreditation Manager as needed. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given for a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and professional experience in accounting, investigations, auditing (including Information Systems Technology audits), analyzing data, or contracts and grants. Further preference will be given to an applicant with a professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Incumbent should have knowledge of investigations, accounting, auditing, data collection and/or analysis; computer hardware/software and Information Systems analysis. Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data; utilize problem-solving techniques; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; conduct audits, investigations and other accountability activities; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written material: use Microsoft Excel/Word, and Adobe Pro.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage;
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer);
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available;
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits,
• 10 paid holidays each year;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, clickhttps://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

OUR ORGANIZATION AND MISSION:

The Department is dedicated to promoting the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. Its vision is for all Floridians to live well and age well.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.

The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.

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.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.