Requisition No: 809510
Agency: Financial Services
Working Title: PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST II – 43001190
Position Number: 43001190
Salary: $38,175.60
Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2023
*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****
DIVISION: INVESTIGATIVE FORENSICS SERVICES
BUREAU: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
CITY: TALLAHASSEE
COUNTY: LEON
The Division of Investigative and Forensic Services encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. With this broad responsibility, the division investigates a wide range of fraudulent and criminal acts including:
- Insurance Fraud Investigations
- Workers’ Compensation Fraud Investigations
- Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations
- Theft/Misuse of State Funds
- Fire and Explosives Sample Analysis
Mission Statement
Serving and safeguarding the public and businesses operating in the State of Florida against acts of fraud, arson, and the misuse of state funds.
Available links to the Agency and Division:
- MyFloridaCFO
- Division of Investigative and Forensic Services
SPECIAL NOTES:
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ONLINE IN PEOPLE FIRST AND EMAIL IN A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW. THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT:
https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/difs/career-opportunities
Email Address: hiringdifs@myfloridacfo.com
This supplemental application MUST be received no later than five (5) business days after the closing date of this advertisement in order to be considered for this position.
Job Line Phone number: (850) 413-4063
High school diploma or its’ equivalentis required.
Additional requirements:
- Experience with comprehensive research projects (i.e., ability to research, collect, evaluate, and analyze data and be able to present in a written report format).
- Experience reviewing and preparing forms and reports
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Minimal Travel
Preferencewill be given for:
- Previous experience working with Communications/Public Information Specialist/Officer performing duties such as media releases or press releases, promotional announcements, community briefings, multimedia events, scripts and public information and consumer education about the agency’s service and handling media inquiries.
Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal & written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.
This position requires a security background check which includes a financial credit report, and fingerprinting.
All successful candidates will be contacted for an interview by email that is providedon your state application.
WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?
Selection is a three-to-six-month process that consists of the following:
- Completed State of Florida Employment Application
- Completed Department of Financial Services, Division of Investigative and Forensic Services Supplemental Application
- Interview
- Fingerprinting
- Background Investigation
- Financial credit report
Our Salary & Benefits:
The minimum base salary for this position is $38,175.60.
Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.
Benefits include:
- Paid holidays, vacation and one personal holiday
- Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee
- Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually
- Pension and investment retirement plan options (MyFRS)
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
- Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts
- State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program (must be accepted by a Florida colleges/universities)
- Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF) – (Eligibility required) https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/public-service-application-for-forgiveness.pdf
- Career training opportunities
- $25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage
- Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $30.00 per month
- Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more
For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.
Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
- Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Ability to research, collect, evaluate, and analyze data to present in written report format.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability and skills to effectively use this software, and other software.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Independently performs a full range of assignments under limited supervision. Receives and sends information that is confidential in nature related to the duties of this position. Serves as the Division liaison with the Department’s press office. Coordinates with DFS Office of Communications to facilitate social media outreach and to coordinate media releases and press conferences as needed. Maintains and documents the agency outreach opportunities. Draft and coordinate with the communications office on media advisories, press releases, promotional announcements, CFO community briefings, multimedia events, scripts and other public information material intended to enhance consumer education about the agency’s services and products. Handles media inquiries and questions from the public.
- Completes comprehensive research projects, including assisting with program evaluation studies and other law enforcement related studies as assigned. Performs ad hoc studies, analyses and related work as required. Compose the Division’s Annual reports.
- Consults and coordinates with regional outreach coordinators to localize information and education programs and strategies. Develops and compiles consumer education articles for distribution through the Department’s electronic newsletter to help consumers make informed decisions. Develops and distributes standardized departmental consumer education material designed to address trends and issues identified from complaint activity, research into treads and conditions, and consumer needs.
- Provides material and acts as spokesperson for the division on matters of public interest. Generate positive content for distribution throughout the agency and media, market the mission of the Division through photography, graphics, and words.
- Monitors social media related to agency performance and areas of enforcement. Communicates with executive staff related to trends in social media.
- Provides administrative support for Division on an as-needed basis.
- Performs related duties as required.
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 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.