Investigator and Compliance Auditor V (Job 2977)

Arizona Supreme Court; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral program

Job summary

Arizona Supreme Court is seeking an Investigator and Compliance Auditor – Specialist V to lead investigations of complaints against licensed professionals and conduct compliance audits across the state. You will manage cases from intake to disposition and present findings at regulatory meetings.

The role requires strong communication, research, and analytical skills, with 5-10% travel within Arizona and potential hybrid work after a probationary period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field (or directly related experience substituting for degree).
• Experience in operational review, auditing, and investigative report writing is essential.
• Strong communication skills, including reports and interviews, are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the investigatory process from initial complaint through final disposition.
• Conduct investigations, write investigative reports and charging documents, and present findings.
• Testify at hearings and participate in regulatory board meetings as needed.
• Perform on-site and desk compliance audits of entities and licensed individuals.
• Collaborate with unit manager, in-house counsel and external counsel to resolve cases.
• Serve as initial public contact and help develop policies and procedures.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Report writing

Interviewing techniques

Research skills

Critical analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, business, public administration, accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

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Investigator and Compliance Auditor V (Job 2977)

JOB TITLE:
Investigator and Compliance Auditor – Specialist V

JOB #:
2977

DIVISION:
Certification and Licensing

HIRING SALARY:
$60,621.00 annualized

CLOSING DATE:
All positions are open until filled.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Complaints and Audit Unit Manager, this position assumes primary responsibility for the management of the investigatory process involving complaints against certified/licensed professionals and individuals practicing without certification. Oversees the investigative process, from initial investigation through final disposition, analyzing the complaint, conducting the investigation, writing investigative reports and charging documents, presenting investigation findings at regulatory Board meetings, and testifying at hearings, while ensuring the protection of the public and due process for the certificate holder/licensee.

In addition, this position will perform compliance audits, including on-site and desk audits of certified entities and licensed individuals. Analyzes and evaluates operations with emphasis on compliance with statutes, court orders, program rules and administrative codes including the Code of Conduct. Assists in selecting entities and individuals to be audited and recommends strategies for conducting the audits. Assists other compliance auditors, investigators, and the complaints and audits manager in developing audit and investigation processes.

This position will review complaint and compliance audit cases with the unit manager, in-house counsel, counsel from the Attorney General’s Office, division director, deputy director and the profession’s board. Recommends appropriate action for the resolution of each case. Additionally, this position will act as the initial contact point with the public, judicial officers and court administration, respond to public requests for information on complaints, assist in developing policies and procedures and training development for certification and licensing programs on issues related to investigations or the complaint and audit process.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule once the employee has completed three (3) months of employment and has sufficiently proved their ability to perform assigned tasks.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in political science, business, public administration, accounting, finance, or related field and three years’ experience in a related field. Directly related experience may substitute for a degree. This position requires experience working in an operational review field, including auditing; effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and interviewing techniques. The ability to understand and apply Arizona laws, including Arizona Revised Statues, Arizona Code of Judicial Administration and Arizona Rules of Court. Also, the ability to work effectively with applicants, judicial offices, staff, attorneys, and the public.

Additionally, this position requires strong research, tracking and critical analysis skills, demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities, and the ability to exercise good judgment, have a creative approach to problem-solving, and be able to effectively work with other staff.

Travel level: 5-10% (within Arizona)

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include computer testing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, proofreading, typing, etc.) and first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, Exempt level position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

RETIREMENT:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer