INVESTIGATOR SENIOR
*In-office*
110 West Washington Street, Suite 240
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Annual Salary Range: $55,000 - $63,000
Grade: 20
This position will remain open until filled
This position reviews, investigates, and manages highly technical and complex complaints relative to professions and occupations registered by the Board of Technical Registration.
This position requires excellent written and communication skills as the individual is required to work with various professionals assisting in case assessments, as well as respondents, attorneys, and internal staff.
This position is required to review reports, manage meetings, supervise compliance of Board orders, engage in cost recovery, appear in administrative hearings, and testify as required.
This individual will be responsible to initiate, evaluate and prepare a variety of substantial documentation requiring the interpretation and application of laws and rules.
• 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 Inquires 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:
• 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 inquires
• 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
• 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.
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• 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
• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact kurt.winter@azbtr.gov for assistance