COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATOR 2

State-of-Nevad; Las Vegas (NV); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Business and Industry in Las Vegas is seeking a Compliance Investigator II to enforce regulations across Manufactured Housing, Commercial Coaches, Factory-Built and Modular buildings. You will conduct investigations, gather evidence, prepare reports, and support program compliance within the Housing Division.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or substantial investigative experience, and ability to interview diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field.
• 1 year investigative experience in a program area or 3 years in related roles.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsabilités

• Enforce regulations, policies, and procedures in assigned program areas.
• Receive informal and formal complaints and determine possible violations.
• Gather and analyze background information and case facts.
• Conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, and other sources.
• Prepare investigative reports and support potential sanctions or prosecution.
• Coordinate informal resolutions and monitor compliance.
• Maintain case files, logs, and documentation of investigative steps.
• Present testimony before governing bodies or courts as required.

Connaissances

Investigative techniques

Interviewing

Report writing

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

1 year investigative experience or 3 years in related roles

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Description du poste

The Department of Business and Industry is recruiting to fill a Compliance Investigator 2 position within the Housing Division in Las Vegas. The incumbent will be responsible for enforcing regulations, policies, and procedures governing Manufactured Housing, Commercial Coaches, Factory-Built Buildings, and Modular Buildings. They conduct investigations, evaluate complaints, gather and analyze evidence, prepare reports, support compliance efforts, and assist with program administration. They also work collaboratively with internal staff, external agencies, and the public to promote safety, regulatory compliance, and effective program management.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, political science, psychology, social work, business administration or other discipline related to the assignment and one year of investigative experience as an investigator in a specified program area where standard investigative techniques were utilized to make program compliance determinations and prepare detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions, penalties or criminal prosecution. Work experience may be obtained in a law enforcement, investigative, regulatory or compliance setting; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Compliance Investigator I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Receive informal and formal complaints by phone or in writing and make determinations regarding possible program violations and jurisdiction under a specified program area; gather and analyze background information and facts pertaining to the case.

Conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, employers, State and local governmental agencies and other sources to obtain information regarding violations or noncompliance; develop leads and facts pertaining to the case to substantiate violation.

Prepare required forms and/or notices and send to appropriate parties regarding complaint and alleged violations; review responses and discuss with complainant and respondent.

Gather evidence such as records, reports, bank statements, bills, check stubs, sales receipts, transaction verifications, personnel files and historical data pertaining to the initial violation to develop trends or patterns to support the complaint; conduct surveillance activities and serve subpoenas to obtain evidence and expedite the case as required.

Develop case files and maintain case logs and reports; file evidence along with chronological documentation regarding investigative steps taken and all contact made with complainant, respondent, witnesses and other sources; utilize information to develop final case report for further litigation as appropriate.

Coordinate possible resolution of complaint on an informal basis by conducting meetings and discussions with contending parties, addressing evidence gathered and steps to regain compliance and/or resolution of complaint; negotiate and stipulate final agreements in writing; monitor case to ensure adherence to agreements.

Prepare investigative reports encompassing all facts pertaining to the case; outline suspected violations, statements of facts, documentation of evidence, violations committed, statements obtained and findings and conclusions, for review by a higher authority for sanctions and/or criminal prosecution; appear before the governing body or in a court of law to provide testimony as required.

Maintain logs and statistical reports regarding status of on-going cases, final disposition, and field work performed, complaints received, and penalties imposed.

Conduct training programs regarding agency services, rules and regulations for employers, community groups and the general public to ensure compliance, understanding and awareness.

May conduct investigations of business activities on an as needed basis to ensure compliance with program rules and regulations and stipulated agreements.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept in an investigative unit at the journey level. Duties are distinguished from the Compliance Investigator I class by greater complexity and independence in performing job assignments at the full journey level.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: investigative principles and accepted practices; accounting and auditing principles; rules of evidence and the rights of citizens; office procedures, methods and equipment; recordkeeping practices to obtain needed information for investigations, auditing, and special projects; the functions of other State agencies to refer complainants to the appropriate jurisdiction.

General knowledge of: federal and State laws pertaining to the program area.

Ability to:analyze program records and reports; make oral group presentations to provide information and explain procedures, policies and laws pertaining to the program area; read and interpret contracts and legal documents in relation to program area; work independently and as part of a team; review and analyze information received from businesses, complainants and governmental agencies; conduct interviews both in person and by phone to ascertain factual information; mediate and negotiate resolution between contending parties; maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference and hostility.