Senior Child Protective Investigator : 60072059

I – 70003250 This advertisement is for a SES position located at Central Office in the Office of Human Resources, Employee Relations.

Salary Range: $62,081.76 - $63,525.28 annually SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is assigned to the Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Office. The incumbent will be responsible for: Supervising and directing staff in all aspects of Employee Relations. Direct staff in preparing and processing EAP referrals, preparing medical opinion letters and processing fit-for-duty evaluations. Direct staff in preparing and reviewing all levels of counseling memoranda,

written reprimands, predetermination conference letters, final actions letters, dismissals, and other related disciplinary correspondence. Ensure staff are entering information into the discipline and other databases in a timely and accurate manner.

Will direct and assist staff with reviewing career service and union grievances, preparing responses and entering information into Human Resources Tracking System. Will assist the HR Manager in preparing cases for the weekly discipline review meeting and special projects as needed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to communicate effectively and maintain professional working relationship with supervisors, employees, and co-workers. Knowledge

of State of Florida Personnel Rules Ability to analyze information, interpret procedures/rules correctly and apply the applicable information as it relates to the cases/circumstances that are under review.

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Share Point or other data tracking systems. Ability to work independently. Ability to conduct training classes involving a large group of attendees. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required. Must have at least 5 years of progressive experience in one or more of the areas such as Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Recruitment, Payroll, Leave and Attendance, Classification and Pay, Employee Benefits Must have professional office experience preparing and tracking action letters, legal documents and/or other similar correspondence.

Education can substitute for the required experience at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarterly hours per year. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience reviewing and processing information from multiple documents and various sources to prepare an official document. Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at -xyz X. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. 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 -xyz X). 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.

RESOURCES HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/LR -SES – DBPR 79000041 Minimum of $41,000.00 to commensurate with experience State Personnel System Only Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile.

Work history with month and year, hours worked and formal education are required to qualify for this position.

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information Our Organization and Mission: Our mission is to license efficiently, regulate fairly. Our vision is to make DBPR and Florida great places to do business. To that end, we invest in our employees, treat our licensees

as valued customers and partners, and uphold laws that protect the public and Florida’s competitive marketplace. Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S.

Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries which can be seen on our website: http: ///DBPR/. The Work You Will Do: This is a professional human resource position responsible for administering all the duties in Employee Relations and working with the Human Resources Manager for Business & Professional Regulation. The incumbent in this position serves as a subject matter expert for Discipline, Performance Management and the Internal and External Grievances, including, EEOC and FCHR complaints and collective

bargaining grievances. The position is responsible for processing related actions in accordance with Florida Statutes, Department of Management Services, Personnel Rules, and internal agency policies and procedures.

Administers the agency's Performance Management program. Coordinator for the department's performance management program including providing assistance on performance evaluations, training on the performance management system, maintaining evaluation scores, and monitoring deadlines, and running reports. Meets with departmental employees for consultation to complete performance evaluations. Ensures completion in in People First system. Conducts assigned investigations and responses to formal and informal complaints, including internal, EEOC and FCHR complaints and collective bargaining grievances.

Handles employee/employer relations questions and concerns on a daily basis in an effort to diffuse differences and solve problems before they lead to discipline or grievance. Consults with the department’s Personnel attorney in the handling of employee disciplinary cases and lawsuits or grievances filed against the department. Coordinates with the Human Resource Manager on all assigned investigations and responses to formal and informal complaints, including internal, EEOC and FCHR complaints and collective bargaining grievances.

Reviews policies and procedures and make recommendation or revisions for policies regarding Discipline, Performance Management, and the Internal and External Grievances for the Department. Prepares special reports using the People First Data Warehouse as required. These reports include, but are not limited to the EEO/AA and veterans' preference data. Forward informational reports to the HR Director and EEO manager. Tracks completion of data updates as requested. Minimum Requirements: The Human Resource Specialist should possess the following: Associates degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of related professional experience, OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 1 years of related professional experience, OR high school diploma or its equivalent and 4 years of Human Resource related professional experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who have Professional Human Resource office experience. Pay: Minimum of $41,000.00 to commensurate with experience. The Difference You Will Make: In the Office of Human Resources your work will serve staff and management across all the Divisions and functional areas of the agency.

Your work will impact the job environment of each and every employee striving to achieve the agency’s mission. How You Will Grow: DBPR employees are expected to uphold these seven core values: Accountability, Innovation, Integrity, Ownership, Responsiveness, Respect and Teamwork. In turn, we will involve you on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. Where You Will Work: Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life.

Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder. 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: State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i. e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.

Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts are available Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http: //www. mybenefits. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Department of Management Services Rules and Regulations pertaining to Performance Management and Discipline.

Knowledge of and ability to use People First Personnel system. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality of any and all information obtained in the course of assigned duties. NOTE: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status. 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) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.

Applicants are required to apply online through the People First system by the closing date. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call -xyz X. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-xyz X.

DBPR requests applicants notify Human Resource in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. SPECIAL REMINDERS: 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 Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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 -xyz X). 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.

Resources State Personnel System Duties and Responsibilities: This is a professional position that requires specialized knowledge in the area of human resources and the exercise of independent judgment.

This position regularly assists the Human Resource Officer in a confidential manner.

Attends Community of Interest meetings and serves as the designated backup resource for the other Classification & Recruitment Coordinator in this section. This position will be responsible for the below duties for their assigned divisions, as follows: Corporations, Historical Resources, and Arts & Culture. Oversees and administers the Department's recruitment and hiring activities, including but

not limited to, posting job announcements in People First, monitoring status of open jobs and reviewing selection modules, auditing new hire packets for completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable statutes, rules, policies and procedures, for assigned divisions.

Processes the Department's Security Background Investigations of employees, contractors, volunteers and interns, as required per policy. Provides technical assistance and training to hiring managers on recruitment, hiring and background screening procedures. Participates in job fairs, attends briefings with local community partners and advocacy groups to promote recruitment and hiring diversity initiatives. Inputs new

hire and reassignment PARs into the People First system, for assigned divisions.

Completes employment eligibility verifications including I-9/e-Verify. Conducts personnel file reviews with other SPS agencies. Oversees and administers the Department's position classification functions, for assigned divisions. Determines proper position classification and transaction type based on analysis of documentation and applicable class specifications and broadband occupational profiles. Provides technical assistance to agency managers and staff in the preparation of position descriptions. Prepares reorganization and pay plan changes for submission to Department of Management Services.

Conducts job audits, as needed, to determine proper position classification. Maintains up-to-date position description files. Processes organizational changes in the People First system and creates, updates and maintains the Department's organizational charts for assigned divisions. Processes separation of employment actions. Conducts new employee orientation/on-boarding for Career Service, SES and SMS employees for assigned divisions. Oversees the maintenance of employment records in accordance with applicable retention schedules. Schedules and prepares records for storage.

Maintains personnel files for public records inspection and copying. Responds to request for reviewing/copying of personnel files and requests for employment reference checks. Serves as contact/processor between HR and the State Records Center for the Total Recall system. Manages the Department’s Performance Management Program for assigned divisions to ensure plans are completed on time. Prepares reports using data from the People First system, and/or some other program; reviews data to ensure information is complete and accurate; conducts summaries, trend analyses or recommendations to requester.

Performs other related duties and/or special projects as assigned. Provides split coverage for the HR email account, HR phone line and Office of the Secretary Receptionist desk. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of Florida personnel statutes and rules pertaining to recruitment and selection and classification. Experience processing personnel actions and organizational changes in People First system. Knowledge of Florida public records and retention laws. Proficiency in creating HR reports in various programs or applications. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma A minimum of six (6) months of recruitment or classification experience with a State of Florida agency.

Preferences: Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Background Screening Process. Preference will be given to applicants with both recruitment and classification experience. Special Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS : A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES: We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce. Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, 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: www.

sss. gov 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 -xyz X). 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 Department of Revenue’s Child Support Program helps children get the financial support they need and deserve, promoting more stable childhoods and brighter futures.

The Department invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website. JOB SUMMARY: This position performs recruitment and hiring support and is an excellent fit for critical

thinkers. If you enjoy working with others and problem solving, this may be the position for you. Your duties would include: Processing personnel actions Screening applications Scheduling Skills Verification Tests and Interviews Conducting reference checks Communicating with job candidates Serving as a resource for hiring managers Gathering information and analyzing data MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One year of experience performing Recruitment activities Two years of experience conducting research and analyzing information to make decisions Two years of experience communicating through a variety of methods (report writing, public speaking, presentations) to a diverse internal and external audience

Two years of experience creating, modifying, and reviewing documents using Microsoft Word and Excel SUBSTITUTIONS: Relevant education may substitute for the required experience SPECIAL NOTES: This role is eligible for telework after you complete required training and reach an acceptable level of proficiency.

SALARY: $38,175.60 - $53,552.88 BENEFITS: Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW CONTACT INFORMATION: Nery Marrero, (850) 717-xyz X, xyz X@ SCREENING DISCLAIMER: Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or e xperiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume.

SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE SKILLS backs SMENT: If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills backssment to be considered for an interview. CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.

REMINDER: Male candidates 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 at http: //www. sss. gov. 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 -xyz X).

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.