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INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 42003603

Date: Oct 15, 2025

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Requisition No: 863182

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 42003603

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42003603

Salary: $49,000.12 - $53,900.34

Posting Closing Date: 10/18/2025

Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES

DIRECTORS OFFICE

*OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Brevard, Indian River, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia County.

CONTACT:

Mark Moritz (850) 294-8971

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or two (2) years of experience in conducting investigations, regulatory inspections or in law enforcement.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml)

*ATTENTION CANDIDATES*

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

+ All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

+ Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

+ Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values

and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified

individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate Travel Required including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, is required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Conducts investigations in all program areas pursuant to the authority of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, for alleged violations of Florida’s consumer protection laws. Develops efficient investigative plans, interviews witnesses, and takes sworn testimony. Gathers documentary evidence, conducts surveillance activities and conducts fact-finding conferences. Negotiates agreements to settle or conciliate complaints when necessary. Maintains active caseload with a moderate level of supervision and reviews newly assigned cases within 10 days.

Conducts background investigations on licensees or registrants to determine if an individual has falsified their license or registration application. Prepares and submits administrative reports and serves administrative orders, notices and subpoenas to applicants, licensees and/or witnesses. Prepares operational plans for regulatory inspections as required.

Evaluates evidence of investigations and prepares detailed, factual and grammatically correct reports of investigation, which includes assembling evidence for consideration by legal counsel. Prepares cases for prosecution, working with other enforcement agencies when necessary. Prepares and processes administrative and civil orders, and subpoenas where applicable. Assists in preparation for court or administrative presentation of cases, including making appearances to give testimony when necessary. Confers with members of the Department’s Legal Staff, State Attorney’s Office and Department of Legal Affairs staff as needed. Offers suggestions as a source matter expert in consumer regulation. Travels as necessary in the performance of these duties.

Ensures that his/her immediate supervisor is informed of all matters relevant to investigations being conducted including the status and disposition of his/her case work. Ensures that the next available supervisor in the chain of command is informed in the event his/her immediate supervisor is unavailable. Submits, in a timely manner, database entries, periodic reports of activities, expense vouchers, time and leave requests, authorizations to travel, and other related documents and reports as required.

Performs research necessary to answer questions and assist consumers and others in a variety of subject areas. Reviews current literature on consumerism to stay abreast of the latest developments. Provides field level input to supervisors on consumer related issues and offers suggestions during efficiency reviews of current procedures.

May coordinate and assist with training new investigators. Uses mentoring techniques to train and encourage newly assigned personnel.

Addresses a variety of consumer groups in person or through the media on duties and functions of the Division and preventive consumerism.

This position is required to assist other sections within the Division as needed and performs related work and other tasks as required by management.

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:

+ Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

+ Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;

+ State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;

+ Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts;

+ Tuition waivers;

+ And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the“Total Compensation Estimator Tool”located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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. 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

COCOA, FL, US, 32922 KENANSVILLE, FL, US, 34739 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32825 FERN PARK, FL, US, 32730 OCOEE, FL, US, 34761 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32967 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34744 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32120 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32822 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32904 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34746 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32940 LONGWOOD, FL, US, 32818 WINTER PARK, FL, US, 32792 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32831 ORMOND BEACH, FL, US, 32174 LAKE BUTLER, FL, US, 32054 NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL, US, 32168 DELAND, FL, US, 32720 PIERSON, FL, US, 32180 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32833 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32796 SANFORD, FL, US, 32810 DELAND, FL, US, 32724 PALM BAY, FL, US, 32905 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 OVIEDO, FL, US, 32765 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32808 SANFORD, FL, US, 32772 NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL, US, 32169 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32901 SAINT CLOUD, FL, US, 34772 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32935 MALABAR, FL, US, 32950 CHULUOTA, FL, US, 32766 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32934 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32078 SOUTH DAYTONA, FL, US, 32119 WINTER SPRINGS, FL, US, 32708 MIMS, FL, US, 32754 SEBASTIAN, FL, US, 32958 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32819 COCOA, FL, US, 32929 COCOA, FL, US, 32926 CASSELBERRY, FL, US, 32707 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32810 PALM BAY, FL, US, 32909 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 FELLSMERE, FL, US, 32948 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32980 OSTEEN, FL, US, 32764 MERRITT ISLAND, FL, US, 32953 WINTER GARDEN, FL, US, 34787 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32826 SAINT CLOUD, FL, US, 34771 DE LEON SPRINGS, FL, US, 32130 HEATHROW, FL, US, 32746 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32804 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32966 VIERA, FL, US, 32940 SANFORD, FL, US, 32773 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32809 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32907 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL, US, 32714 HOLLY HILL, FL, US, 32117 ROCKLEDGE, FL, US, 32955 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32824 FLAGLER BEACH, FL, US, 32136 MELBOURNE BEACH, FL, US, 32951 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 SEVILLE, FL, US, 32190 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32827 PALM BAY, FL, US, 32907 ROCKLEDGE, FL, US, 32958 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32803 LONGWOOD, FL, US, 32750 PORT ORANGE, FL, US, 32127 APOPKA, FL, US, 32703 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32818 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32807 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34741 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32806 CHRISTMAS, FL, US, 32709 APOPKA, FL, US, 32712 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32811 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32814 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32118 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32968 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32805 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 MAITLAND, FL, US, 32751 EDGEWATER, FL, US, 32141 ORANGE CITY, FL, US, 32763 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32781 COCOA, FL, US, 32927 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835 SANFORD, FL, US, 32771 GENEVA, FL, US, 32732 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32821 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32812 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32780

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