WORKPLACE CONDUCT INVESTIGATOR - 55004330

Requisition No: 882211 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: WORKPLACE CONDUCT INVESTIGATOR - 55004330

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55004330 

Salary:  $63,000.00 -$ 68,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/02/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

Office of Administration

ANTICIPATED VACANCY /OPEN COMPETITIVE

MORE THAN ONE POSITION MAY BE FILLED FROM THIS ADVERTISEMENT 

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Teresia Whalen

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4093

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Teresia.Whalen@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $63,000.00 –$ 68,000.00 /annual range

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.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens, or lawfully authorized alien workers, and must possess permanent work authorization for any U.S. employer.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

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:

Workplace Conduct Investigator/Office of Administration

This position will investigate internal and external employment discrimination and workplace conduct complaints, including claims filed with state and federal agencies. Collects and analyzes evidence, conducts witness interviews, evaluates claims for legal and policy compliance, and prepares comprehensive investigative reports with recommended actions or resolutions. Reviews District Office submissions for legal sufficiency, tracks investigation status and outcomes, and collaborates with HRO to improve workplace procedures. Monitors changes in federal and state regulations and develops training programs to promote employee awareness and compliance with workplace conduct requirements.

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

Office of Administration

605 Suwannee Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Annual Salary Range:

$63,000.00 –$ 68,000.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Investigates internal and external complaints of employment discrimination, including those filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR). Collects and analyzes relevant documentation and evidence, conducts witness interviews, and evaluates claims in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and departmental policies. Prepares comprehensive investigative reports and determines the potential impact of findings on departmental operations. Reviews information submitted by District Offices for legal sufficiency and compliance with workplace conduct standards. Recommends appropriate actions or resolutions based on investigative outcomes. Collaborates with HRO staff to refine procedures and guidelines, monitors changes in relevant federal and state regulations that impact assigned teams.

Monitors and tracks the status and outcomes of ongoing internal and external workplace conduct investigations. Develops and maintains standardized investigative procedures and documentation protocols to promote consistency and compliance across the program area. Coordinates with internal departments and external agencies to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. Develops and delivers training programs tailored to Department needs to enhance employee awareness and ensure compliance with federal and state workplace conduct obligations.

Collects, reviews, and analyzes statistical and demographic data to identify trends related to equal employment opportunity and workplace conduct. Prepares reports and presentations for management, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to address emerging issues or areas of concern. Conducts special studies, workforce analyses, and program reviews at the direction of management to support strategic planning and continuous improvement.

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

Knowledge of:

• Program development, engagement strategies, and compliance frameworks.
• Federal and state laws, policies, and procedures related to workplace conduct and employment law compliance.
• Workplace policies and laws.

Skills in:

• Written and verbal communication, including investigative and compliance reporting.
• Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and implementing corrective actions.
• Organizing, evaluating, and presenting data, evidence, and documentation in a clear and logical format.

Ability to:

• Independently conduct and supervise investigations and audits.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend policy or procedural adjustments.
• Lead individual and group training sessions and deliver policy briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide effective customer services and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Travel statewide on short notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Eight years of professional investigative, legal, administrative, systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research or program evaluation experience. Post-secondary education may substitute for the years of required experience on a year-for-year basis.

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.  

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.

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.