Impactful IOSHA Whistleblower Investigator

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking an IOSHA Whistleblower Investigator to work under the IOSHA Division Administrator in Des Moines, evaluating and reporting on discrimination complaints under IOSH law.

Responsibilities include factual investigations, collaboration with inspectors and legal staff, and preparing detailed reports; training responsibilities may be required. Professional conduct and independence are valued.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited four-year college/university with degree in law enforcement, corrections, criminology, police science, accounting, finance, or law; experience as investigator with knowledge in law enforcement.
• Graduation with degree as above and one year of full-time work in administration of unemployment insurance or public assistance benefit programs, etc.
• Total five years education/experience with credit for coursework as described.

Responsibilities

• Screen calls/complaints to determine jurisdiction and refer accordingly.
• Gather facts/evidence via interviews and records requests; analyze evidence.
• Collaborate with IOSHA inspectors and legal staff.
• Report findings in comprehensive written reports to support dispositions.
• Enter information into OSHA Information System for case files.
• Negotiate settlements between parties with merit findings.
• Assist attorneys with evidence gathering and depositions/trials.
• Conduct IOSHA whistleblower training for personnel and external groups.

Skills

Organizational skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Professional conduct

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, corrections, criminology, police science, accounting, finance, or law

Five years education/experience (as described) in related fields

Job description

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking an IOSHA Whistleblower Investigator to work under the IOSHA Division Administrator in Des Moines, evaluating and reporting on discrimination complaints under IOSH law.

Responsibilities include factual investigations, collaboration with inspectors and legal staff, and preparing detailed reports; training responsibilities may be required. Professional conduct and independence are valued.