INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 79000460

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement package

Paid holidays and personal day

Annual leave up to 104 hours

Sick leave up to 104 hours

Health insurance

Life insurance $25k

Tuition waiver

Job summary

State of Florida, DBPR, invites applications for an Investigation Specialist II based in Tallahassee. The role handles Yacht & Ship applications and licensure within the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes, ensuring compliance with Florida statutes and administrative rules.

The incumbent reviews applications, conducts background checks, guides applicants, and maintains accurate licensure records while coordinating renewals and deadlines in Versa Regulation and OnBase.

Qualifications

• Two years of regulatory experience.
• Two years of experience researching and analyzing statutory issues.

Responsibilities

• Review and process initial, renewal, and other Yacht licenses.
• Ensure background checks are completed per FDLE and department requirements.
• Provide guidance to applicants and licensees regarding procedures and renewals.
• Document licensing activities in Versa Regulation and OnBase; monitor licensure deadlines.
• Monitor workload to ensure timely processing and communicate with supervisor.
• Perform other related work as required.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Statutory analysis

Licensing processes

Communication skills

Tools

Versa Regulation

OnBase

Job description

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Requisition No:883549

Agency: Business and Professional Regulation

Working Title: INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 79000460

Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes

Position Number: 79000460

Open Competitive Anticipated Vacancy

Our Organization and Mission

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is the agency charged with licensing and regulating State of Florida businesses and professionals, such as cosmetologists, veterinarians, condominiums, hotels, and restaurants. Our mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly, and we strive to meet this goal in our day-to-day operations.

The Work You Will Do

This position is located within the Bureau of Standards and Registration of the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes. This in-office position handles Yacht & Ship applications and licensure.

Your Specific Responsibilities

The incumbent in this position is responsible for the day-to-day processing of Yacht & Ship applications and licensure, ensuring compliance with all relevant Florida Statutes and Administrative Rules. This includes:

• Independently reviews and processes initial, renewal, and other applications for Yacht Salesperson, Yacht Broker, and Employing Broker licenses, ensuring all required forms, fees, and supporting documentation are submitted and reviewed in compliance with state regulations. This includes verifying applicants’ compliance with bonding and background check requirements.
• Ensures background checks are completed and reviews results for criminal history in accordance with FDLE and Department requirements.
• Provides written and verbal guidance to applicants and licensees regarding application procedures, renewal requirements, license upgrades or downgrades, and affiliation with Florida Employing Brokers.
• Documents accurate and timely records of licensing activities in Versa Regulation and OnBase, monitors licensure periods and expiration dates, and ensure timely notification and processing of license renewals and status changes in accordance with statutory deadlines.
• Effectively monitors workload to ensure applications are processed in a timely manner. Communicates with the supervisor frequently.
• Performs other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply statutes, rules, and procedures.
• Ability to independently review and process applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both in writing and verbally, with the public and supervisor.
• Ability to accurately document activities, monitor deadlines and workloads, and use electronic licensing/document systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information properly and prioritize tasks.
• Two years of regulatory experience.
• Two years of experience researching and analyzing statutory issues.

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 set of employee benefits including:

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application. ***

Applicant 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. NOTE :This position requires participation in direct deposit. You must provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth to complete this background check.

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 (HR) Office at [phone]. 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: http://www.sss.gov .

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 support 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 [e-mail].

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 State of Florida will only hire 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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.