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INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 79010756
<span class="jobdescription"><p>Requisition No: 875385 </p> <p>Agency: Business and Professional Regulation</p> <p>Working Title: INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 79010756</p> <p> Pay Plan: Career Service</p> <p>Position Number: 79010756 </p> <p>Salary: $1471.50 - $1545.29 </p> <p>Posting Closing Date: 05/15/2026 </p> <p><strong>Total Compensation Estimator </strong><u><strong><a title="Total Compensation Estimator" href="https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tool</a></strong></u></p><p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE</span></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">POSITION TITLE: Investigation Specialist II</span></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Position Number: 790101756</span></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Hiring Salary: $1,471.70 - $1,545.29 Biweekly</span></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ft. Lauderdale or Miami Vacancy</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">** Open Competitive**</span></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Our Organization and Mission: </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Division of Real Estate (DRE) is responsible for the examination, licensing, and regulation of more than 480,000 real estate and appraisal professionals. The Division provides administrative support to the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB). The Division’s objectives are to lead the nation in licensing and regulatory programs for Florida real estate and appraiser licensees. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Location: The Division of Real Estate is headquartered in Orlando. The Division has personnel located around the state in Tallahassee, Panama City Beach and Gainesville areas and maintains field offices in Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Authority: The Division is governed by Chapter 120, Administrative Procedures Act, Florida Statutes 475 (Part 1 Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and Part II Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB)) and Florida Statutes 455. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> • Organizational Structure: There are 68 employees that work in the Director’s Office, Operations & Licensing, FREC, FREAB, Public Records, Education and Enforcement. There are 17 real estate attorneys that work for the Office of General Counsel. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• The Bureau of Enforcement is responsible for the compliance of licensees and protecting the public by performing timely and efficient investigations. The Bureau investigates complaints regarding the real estate and appraisal professions, as well as unlicensed activity. Violations that warrant additional action are processed through the Department’s Office of the General Counsel. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Work You Will Do: </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">This telework position located in South Florida is part of the Bureau of Enforcement and is responsible for audits/inspections and investigating complaints of alleged violations of real estate and appraisal license law.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">This position may be based in Ft: Lauderdale or Miami. </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Your Specific Responsibilities:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Investigating complaints of alleged violations of Florida Statutes and Rules involving the Real Estate professions under the jurisdiction of the Division of Real Estate. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Interviewing complainants, subjects, and appropriate witnesses.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Performing audits of real estate broker and brokerage escrow accounts.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Collection evidence and reviewing court records and other essential documents.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Preparing and serving notices to cease and desist, notices of non-compliance, and citations.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Preparing comprehensive, organized, chronological reports of final and supplemental investigations.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Consulting with, assisting, and acting as a liaison between the Division of Real Estate and the public, governmental agencies, and other Divisions within the Department.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Referring cases to appropriate regulatory and/or criminal agencies as required.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Building and maintaining collaborative networks with local authorities and professional organizations.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Submitting required reports (vehicle, time and attendance, etc.) in accordance with department and division policies and procedures.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Testifying at criminal, civil, and administrative hearings and depositions, and consulting with Division attorneys in preparation for hearings as needed.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Scanning and indexing documents into the Department’s document imaging system.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Proficiency in working with Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. • Skilled in customer service with the ability to identify customer concerns and refer as appropriate to ensure a satisfactory resolution. • Ability to gather and analyze information, including Florida Statutes, and apply sound reasoning in arriving at conclusions.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Ability to notice and address details to ensure accuracy, quality and thoroughness in work. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Ability to represent the Division and communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervising personnel, Department stakeholders and the public.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Minimum Requirements: </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• A minimum of 3-5 years of professional work experience in an organization performing regulatory investigations, licensing, insurance, banking, accounting, financial, legal, or criminal justice work. • A valid driver license.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Preferred: </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Preference may be given to bilingual candidates and / or those having DBPR experience, real estate 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You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">SPECIAL REMINDERS:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> 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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> 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 veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Department of Business and Professional Regulation 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.</span></p><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. </strong>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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. 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 <a href="http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545">here</a>. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. </p> </span>