Requisition No: 873510
Agency: Department of Lottery
Working Title: INSPECTOR GENERAL - 36000015
Pay Plan: Lottery Executive M
Position Number: 36000015
Salary: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2026
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INSPECTOR GENERAL
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF THE LOTTERY – OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
*Open Competitive Opportunity*
AGENCY BENEFITS:
If hired, as employee of the Florida Lottery, you will be provided the benefits listed below:
GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The State of Florida seeks a highly responsible individual to manage, direct and supervise the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the Florida Department of the Lottery. This is a Senior Management Service (SMS) position required to evaluate and enhance the performance of the agency by improving the efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of the agency's operations. The incumbent is responsible for conducting, supervising, and/or coordinating audits, investigations and management reviews relating to agency programs and operations.
JOB DUTIES:
The inspector general reports to Florida’s Chief Inspector General, who reports to Governor Ron DeSantis. For administrative purposes, this position is also under the general supervision of the Secretary of the Florida Department of the Lottery. The inspector general’s direct reports include the Florida Department of the Lottery Office of Inspector General deputy inspector general.
Specific responsibilities of the inspector general include, but are not limited to, the following:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
The inspector general must possess a four-year degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or either have at least five years of experience maintaining one of the following roles or experience performing the duties:
An advanced degree in law, accounting, public administration or another relevant field may substitute for one year of required experience.
The inspector general should possess at appointment, or obtain within the first year, a certification from the Association of IG as a certified inspector general. In addition, the inspector general should possess at least one other professional certification—such as certified IG investigator, certified IG auditor, certified public accountant, certified internal auditor, certified governmental financial manager, certified fraud examiner, certified financial crimes investigator, etc.—or be a licensed attorney.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of The Professional Practices of Framework issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors and The Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General issued by the Association of Inspectors General.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint).
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures to include the International
Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Government Auditing Standards.
Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Ability to supervise people.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data.
Ability to determine the extent of compliance, the extent to which assets are accounted for and the reliability of accounting procedures utilized within an organization.
Ability to plan and direct program activities.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the 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.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application 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. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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: https://www.sss.gov.
RESPONSES TO QUALIFYING QUESTIONS MUST BE VERIFIABLE ON THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
A LEVEL 2 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT AND SELECTED APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
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.