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State of Arizona

INVESTIGATOR

State of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Overview INVESTIGATOR role at State of Arizona.

Location: 110 West Washington Street, Suite 240, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.

Posting Details: Annual Salary Range: $55,000 - $63,000; Grade: 20. This position will remain open until filled.

Job Summary This position reviews, investigates, and manages highly technical and complex complaints relative to professions and occupations registered by the Board of Technical Registration. The position requires excellent written and communication skills as the individual works with various professionals assisting in case assessments, as well as respondents, attorneys, and internal staff. The role includes reviewing reports, managing meetings, supervising compliance of Board orders, engaging in cost recovery, appearing in administrative hearings, and testifying as required. The individual will be responsible to initiate, evaluate and prepare a variety of substantial documentation requiring the interpretation and application of laws and rules.

Job Duties

Supervises, develops and trains Enforcement Advisory Committee members in matters related to applicable law, enforcement procedure, administrative code and standards of practice. Participates in or makes assignments for the review of technical evidence based upon availability and professional expertise. Supervises and manages committee meetings at which findings of Practice Act violations occur. Reviews reports prepared by Enforcement Advisory Committee members and prepares recommendations to the Board based upon those reports

Advises and makes recommendations to the Board relative to information, evidence and findings discovered during complaint investigations

Determines investigative costs associated with complaint investigations for the purpose of cost recovery

Prepares extensive reports, subpoenas and legal documents related to complex technical investigations

Consults with internal legal staff and outside legal counsel, and addresses public inquiries and requests

Supervises and manages compliance with terms and stipulations related to Orders of Discipline

Collects, examines and preserves case evidence and professional documents

Testifies in court and administrative hearings as an official witness

Conducts interviews of complainants, witnesses and respondents

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of various state and agency statutes, rules, standards, policy and procedure

Supervisory and case management strategies and techniques

Basic knowledge of all regulated professions

Mediation and negotiation principles

Skills

Effectively monitor and supervise respondents subject to Board Orders

Courteously and effectively deal with public requests and inquiries

Effectively and fairly negotiate informal case settlements

Efficiently operate computers and other office equipment

Ability

Write clear, concise and accurate investigative reports, Consent Agreements and Board Orders

Effectively supervise and manage all facets of complaint investigations

Communicate verbally in an articulate, professional and logical manner

Work independently and with minimal supervision

Selective Preference(s)

A Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration or similar degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and/or formal training and/or experience in law enforcement and/or criminal or administrative investigation, and five years or more of experience as an investigator in State service conducting regulatory and/or criminal investigations or substantially equivalent experience conducting complex investigations and/or duties for a law enforcement criminal justice or state regulatory agency preferred

Pre-Employment Requirements If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

Benefits

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact kurt.winter@azbtr.gov for assistance

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