REGULATORY SPECIALIST I - 72004052
Requisition No: 377003
Agency: Florida Commission on Human Relations
Working Title: REGULATORY SPECIALIST I - 72004052
Position Number: 72004052
Salary: $28,000.00-$30,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2021
Florida Commission on Human Relations
Housing Investigations
In order to be considered for a position, applicant responses to the qualifying questions, software systems, actual
work experience, years of employment and hours worked per week must be clearly defined within your work
history, or the application may not be considered for the position.
Regulatory Specialist I
Contact Person: Tiia Williams (850) 907-6830
About the Commission:
The Florida Commission on Human Relations is the state agency charged with enforcing the state s civil rights laws and serves as a resource on human relations for the people of Florida. It is against Florida law to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or familial status. The Commission investigates complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations and state employee whistle-blower retaliation.
The Commission is responsible for promoting fair treatment, equal opportunity, and mutual respect among members of all economic, social, racial, religious and ethnic groups and works to eliminate discrimination against groups and their members.
What will I be doing?
This is an independent professional position as the Regulatory Specialist I conducting inquires about discrimination cases within the State of Florida. The incumbent will gather and record information accurately and thoroughly through interviews and or correspondence with parties involved in the investigation. Conducting research and collecting facts about any complaint assigned and must be able to write investigative reports within the statutory timeframes. Testifying and appearing before the Commission panels and in civil court proceedings and administrative hearings, regarding investigative findings and recommendations.
The Regulatory Specialist I is a highly professional position performed under the supervision of the Housing Investigations Supervisor. The successful candidate for this position will conduct inquiries, counsel inquirers,and potential complainants about housing discrimination under the provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1992.
Specific responsibilities include:
Researches and obtains records, information, and evidence necessary to complete and investigate assigned
cases.
Conducts fact-finding sessions and interviews, conciliation conferences, and investigations throughout the
Agency s Fair Housing Enforcement jurisdiction.
Counsels and provides information to the public about alleged discrimination in the area of Housing.
Qualifications:
An associate s degree from an accredited institution and two years of professional or nonprofessional
experience in administrative work and/or professional regulation or field related to area of responsibility; or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Professional or nonprofessional experience in administrative work, professional regulation, consumer
complaint program work, interviewing, business administration, customer or public relations, or investigations
may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of general office procedures practices
Knowledge of correct grammar usage
Knowledge of basic arithmetic
Skilled in using logic and reasoning
Skilled in utilizing techniques of active listening
Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities.
Ability to develop and implement office procedures.
Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to analyze information and determine its validity.
Ability to maintain strict confidentially.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct the background check.
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.
The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment, oral, video and/or phone interview. All positions with the Florida Commission on Human Relations are positions of special trust. Therefore, the selected candidate must successfully pass a level two background screening (which includes fingerprinting) as a condition of employment. Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI.
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with DisabilitiesAct, must contact the Human Resources (HR) Office at (850)907-6830. FCHR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow enough time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.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 on the date of your retirement.
The State is a major employer in Florida offering many challenging and rewarding careers. Included among the many advantages of working for the State are the diverse and interesting job opportunities as well as competitive salaries,benefits, and career mobility.
State of Florida Retirement package 3% employee contribution
10 paid holidays & personal holidays annually
State Employees accrual of Annual Leave and Sick Leave
Telework program
Flexible work schedule
Student Loan Forgiveness Program
State Employee Tuition Waiver Program - Six credit hours per semester with the state college/university system
FRS Pension Plan and FRS Investment Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan for State Employees
Adoptions Benefits for State Employees
Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage State pays 80% of premium
Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Life Insurance State pays 80% of premium
State Group Insurance variety of health insurance options, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life
insurance, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance products.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction
Employee Assistance Program
Making a Difference
One of the benefits of working for the State of Florida is the opportunity to serve your local community through volunteering. Learn about the volunteer programs the State encourages employees to participate in from mentoring schoolchildren to volunteering in the community. Learn about the 'Going Green' project and carpooling.
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. 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 here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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