The Florida Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking applicants for two Investigator positions (position numbers 55000744 and 55011933).  The positions are in the OIG’s Investigations Section and conducts administrative investigations of discrimination complaints, fraud, irregularities and violations of Department policy and rules and violations of state law. 

 Attached is a copy of the advertisement and below is a link to the People First website where the position will be advertised

FDOT Investigator Vacancy 55000744 and 55011933

https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com

The Florida Department of Health’s Office of Inspector General (HIG) is seeking applicants for two Inspector Specialists (position numbers 64001778 and 64001779).  The positions are in the HIG’s Investigative Section and conduct administrative investigations of discrimination complaints, fraud, irregularities and violations of Department policy and rules, and violations of state law. 

Preferred characteristics of applicants include good writing skills, verbal communication, and listening skills.  The applicant should be comfortable talking to staff ranging from entry level positions to senior management and should conduct interactions professionally.  An incumbent in the position should be able to maintain an independent and impartial attitude when conducting investigations and perform work responsibilities free from bias or outside influence.  Knowledge of Section 20.055, Florida Statutes, Section 112.3187-112.31895, Florida Statutes; and Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act is helpful.  Prior administrative investigative experience preferred.  Some travel required. 

 The positions will be open until filled.  Applications can be submitted as follows:

 By Email: David_Harlan@doh.state.fl.us
 By Fax: (850) 413-8985
 By Mail:    Florida Department of Health
                      Office of Inspector General
                     4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #A03
                     Tallahassee,Florida 32399-1704

                    Attn: David M. Harlan, Jr., Director of Investigations

 Hand Deliver: Florida Department of Health
                              PratherBuilding(Southwood)
                              2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Suite 245
                              Tallahassee,Florida

If you have questions regarding the positions call David M. Harlan, Jr. at (850) 245-4141.

Florida Chapter Members:

As you know, the Florida Chapter of the Association of Inspector’s General is the largest chapter in the Association.  Many of our members are not in Tallahassee and do not have a convenient opportunity to attend our bi-monthly luncheon meetings.  A member of our Chapter’s Board of Directors, Patra Liu, from the Miami-Dade Office of Inspector General, suggested we video record our luncheon speaker for the benefit of our out of town membership.  Last week, Executive Director Julie Jones, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, addressed our group.  Her presentation was recorded.

Director Jones spoke about the Law Enforcement Consolidation Task Team that the Governor and Cabinet assigned her to lead.  This task team was comprised of thirteen  sub committees with specific interests such as law enforcement aviation, Forensic Sciences, and Accreditation.  The Inspector General Investigative Functions Team was one of these groups, led by Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel.  Director Jones spoke of the interim results of these groups.  She also spoke to efficiencies and the need to look past the silos that typically exist in government to ensure effective operations.  In addition, Director Jones spoke of her interest in helping the Inspector General community address the challenges outlined in the Law Enforcement Task Team report.

For those of you unable to attend the April luncheon, we hope you can take a moment to watch the video at the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9dAtV6VT1HBYN0cUgV5ZA/videos

Thanks to all! 

Bob Clift