Requisition No: 851831
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: INSPECTOR SPECIALIST - SES - 64001778
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 64001778
Salary: $58,693.96
Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2025
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Florida Department of Health
INSPECTOR SPECIAIST - SES - 64001778
Open Competitive Tallahassee, Florida
$58,693.96
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This position performs independent and consultative work department wide relative to Equal Opportunity (EO). The employee in this position uses discretion and independent judgement in investigating complaints of discrimination, providing training on all EO related issues, responding to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requests and is responsible for assuring statewide compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and policies relating to provision of equal opportunities in employment or equally accessible and equally effective services.
Investigates client service complaints of discrimination, internal and external employee complaints of discrimination. This includes, but is not limited to the following: documenting the process and progress of assigned investigations, reviewing the appropriate statutes, rules, regulations or policies to establish their applicability to the issue, interviewing and obtaining affidavits from individuals associated with the investigation, collecting documents and/or examining documentary and physical evidence material to the investigation, analyzing collected information and completes for review by the Equal Opportunity Manager and General Counsel an investigative report and/or position statement to the appropriate external agency such as the Florida Commission on Human Relations, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Civil Rights or other federal agency.
Reviews and drafts recommendations related to requests for reasonable accommodation.
Provides consultative services to EO coordinators, personnel officers, other human resource staff, all levels of management within the department, as well as employees regarding equal opportunity in employment and service delivery, sexual harassment, and ADA.
Assists with the coordination of the uniform implementation of procedures and guidelines to provide for equal opportunity in the delivery of client services and compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Tracks, reviews, and makes recommendations to the Auxiliary Aids and Limited English Proficient Plan. Conducts on-site reviews, evaluates, and recommends departmental policies and procedures to ensure equally accessible and effective provision of services.
Independently assesses, develops, and provides training to department staff on civil rights issues, including sexual harassment, equal employment opportunity, disability, diversity, and service delivery.
Assists with updating and revising the department’s Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with state and federal guidelines including the provision of technical assistance to personnel offices and other department employees. Assists with the monitoring of the department’s effort to reflect the full diversity of Florida’s population.
Produces statistical reports required by the Affirmative Action Plan, as well as monthly, quarterly, and special reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Possess a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or relevant experience determined by the agency.
Basic knowledge of major personnel programs including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, employee recruitment and selection, employer/employee relations, classification and pay, exam development and selection system validation.
Knowledge of the basic principles of public administration
Knowledge of methods of collection and analyses of evidence
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication and proficiency in the English language
Ability to conduct fact-finding research, understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, regulations, statutes, codes policies and procedures relating to program functions and non-discrimination in client services and equal employment opportunity
Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data relating to program functions and to develop alternative recommendations
Ability to prepare reports relating to program functions, including affirmative action plans and updates
Ability to work independently
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to develop and provide training
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
Tallahassee, Florida
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 click www.myfrs.com);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Please be advised:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
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 upon the date of your retirement.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.
Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.
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.
