OPS OIG Inspector - 31902122

Requisition No: 855019 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: OPS OIG Inspector - 31902122

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 31902122 

Salary:  $30.00/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 06/26/2025 

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OIG Inspector

Office of Inspector General

State of Florida Division of Emergency Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. FDEM is the liaison between federal, state, and local agencies. FDEM prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency response capabilities, provides technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, as well as conducts emergency operations trainings for state and local government agencies.

FDEM serves as the lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), whose primary goal is the coordination of the state’s efforts during disaster response and recovery. This coordination is conducted within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. Additionally, FDEM manages the State Watch Office; the 24-hours a day operation tasked with providing situational awareness to stakeholders statewide. After a disaster, FDEM conducts damage assessment surveys and advises the Governor of the State of Florida on whether to declare an emergency and seek federal relief funds. It is against this backdrop that FDEM strives to demonstrate its mission of, “Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida” along with our vision of, “Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities”.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is a professional position within the Office of Inspector General (OIG).

Job duties include, but not limited to:

• Perform all aspects of inspections including planning, fieldwork, and report writing.
• Assist with administrative complaint intake, inquiries, investigations, along with internal audits, reviews, evaluations, special projects, as assigned by the Chief of Investigations.
• Assist with or serves as the OIG’s Accreditation Manager for the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. (CFA) accreditation as assigned by the Chief of Investigations.
• Maintain independence and objectivity in performance of work.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and documents.
• Conduct research and analysis of complex issues.
• Perform duties of the position in accordance with applicable statutory and professional standards as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties, including various administrative duties, as assigned by the Inspector General and/or Chief of Investigations. Some assignments may include supervising staff. Travel may also be required in the performance of these duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of mathematics and statistics.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research and interviews and take statements.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to collect, review, analyze, and evaluate data.
• Ability to prepare statistical reports.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to process information logically.
• Ability to identify and define task needs.
• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to follow instructions and timely complete work assignments.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to travel overnight and work non-traditional hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of four years' experience conducting audits, investigations, or inspections. A post-secondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis, up to four years.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Special Notes:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

The Division of Emergency Management is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. The Division appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members. Further, FDEM recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans that serve in its workforce.

FDEM is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the FDEM Human Resources Office at (850) 815-4177. FDEM requests applicants notify HR 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.

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

The State of Florida and FDEM participate in E-Verify. This federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

In response to emergency events, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee’s position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.

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.