DEPUTY DIR OF INVESTIGATIONS-TRAINING - 55000951

Requisition No: 860464 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DEPUTY DIR OF INVESTIGATIONS-TRAINING - 55000951

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55000951 

Salary:  $72,314.29 - $93,583.20 

Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

906 / Office of Inspector General

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Heather Strickland

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-410-5822

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: heather.strickland@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,272.14 bi-weekly

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

The Florida Department of Transportation, Office of Inspector General, is currently seeking a Deputy Investigative Director, Training, for our office. This position is vital to the values, mission, and vision of our organization. In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Investigations, supervising employees conducting investigations designed to deter, detect, prevent, and eradicate fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct, and other abuses in State government.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Transportation; Barry Building

Tallahassee, Florida

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manages employees through planning and supervising the work of staff performing investigations, inquiries, analysis of supporting material, and other assignments. Ensure investigative sufficiency and compliance with management expectation. Monitors work products daily to ensure adherence with Section 20.055, Florida Statutes (F.S.) (Agency Inspectors General), Sections 112.3187-31895, F.S. (Whistle-blower Act), Quality Standards for Investigations as published and revised by the Association of Inspectors General (AIG) in the Principals and Standards for Office of Inspector General (OIG), and standards as published and revised by the Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. (CFA). Trains staff in tools and methods for performing effective and efficient investigations and inquires. Motivates staff to improve quality, quantity, and efficiency of work performed. Evaluates performance according to professional standards and established performance criteria.

Acts as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Local Agency Security Officer (LASO) for the OIG, as well as the FDOT Human Resources Office (HRO) and the Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD). The incumbent will manage access and use by the OIG, HRO, and CTD of the Criminal Justice Information Sysytem (CJIS) administered by FDLE. The incumbent will maintain this certification; and records of CJIS use, which will be subject to audit by FDLE.

Receives and documents complaints of fraud or misconduct by citizens, department employees, contractors, consultants, vendors or suppliers. Independently plans, manages and conducts investigations to determine whether violations of statutes, administrative codes, policies, procedures or contracts have occurred. When potential criminal violations are evident impacting the department, investigates in cooperation with law enforcement and or prosecutive partners to resolve allegations. Prepare reports of investigation and testifies in criminal or civil court as well as in administrative hearings. Maintain knowledge of current statutes or regulatory guidance to effectively conduct investigations. Use a state vehicle or other approved conveyance to travel to and from sites on official state business.

Assesses effectiveness of investigative activities and reports and provides recommendations for innovative methodologies for improved work processes.

Keeps informed of current department issues and concerns. Recommends proactive responses to identified issue.

Provides counseling and support to the Director of Investigations (DOI) to ensure compliance with the mission of the OIG. Has delegated authority to act on the DOIs behalf as necessary.  Provides counsel and direction to department officials and other entities on matters related to OIG policies. As authorized in Section 20.055(5)©, F.S., the position incumbent shall have access to any records, data, and other information of the state agency (including confidential and exempt data) necessary to carry out the duties of this position.

Conducts briefings and training to department employees and agency partners (e.g. contractors/consultants/sub-contractors) to heighten awareness regarding acts of fraud and misconduct and encourages cooperation between the department, industry, and OIG personnel. 

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system

Skills in:

• Skill in determining interrelationships of facts and evidence
• Skill in independently identifying logical investigative steps
• Skill in determining work priorities needed to meet deadlines

Ability to:

• Ability to apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to apply investigative principles and techniques
• Ability to produce documented reports of investigations
• Ability to supervise
• Ability to operate a personal computer using word processing software
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to present briefings and conduct training in front of groups
• Ability to complete investigations in city, state, or federal government environments
• Ability to examine and obtain critical elements from contract files
• Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial data

LICENSURE & OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):
N/A

Other job-related requirements for this position:
Successful completion of a Level II Background Screening is required for this position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

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.