Investigator (Health Related Professions)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation seeks an investigator to conduct complex investigations of licensees across various health care boards. The role includes drafting subpoenas, interviewing witnesses, and maintaining case files, while coordinating with multiple agencies and presenting findings to the IRC.

Minimum qualifications require a high school diploma with investigation experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute experience.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties. (A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required work experience.)
• Preferred qualifications include investigative experience in regulatory settings and knowledge of health care professions.
• Strong knowledge of applicable legal principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine, complex, and sensitive investigations of reported violations of state statutes and regulations governing licensees across health care boards.
• Draft subpoenas and interview witnesses; prepare written reports and maintain case files.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal officials and agencies.
• Present case findings to the Investigative Review Committee (IRC).
• Coordinate with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel for legal guidance.

Skills

Investigations

Regulatory investigations

Legal knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree substitution allowed

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will conduct routine, complex, and sensitive investigations of reported violations of state statutes and regulations governing licensees of state boards within agency established time guidelines, specifically, the health care and health care professional boards and commissions (Chiropractors, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Physical therapy, Long Term Health Care, Opticianry, Optometry, Counselors, Social Work, Speech, Dietetics, Psychology, and Veterinary.
• You will draft subpoenas for relevant documents and interviews witnesses, prepare written reports detailing findings of investigations, and maintain updated case files for all investigations.
• You will work with various officials and agencies on the local, state, and federal level.
• You will attend and present case findings to the Investigative Review Committee (IRC).
• You will work closely with Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) to receive advice regarding legal issues or questions about sufficiency of evidence.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma and experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties. (A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required work experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior investigative experience or experience conducting regulatory investigations and knowledge of health care and health care professions.
• Considerable knowledge of acceptable legal principles and practices.
• Ability to establish good relations with officials and the public.

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• Must be able to drive a state or personal vehicle to complete assigned job duties.
• May require extended periods of driving, sitting, and visiting facilities that are non-ADA compliant.
• May need to bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits Offered

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Salary Range

Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $ 50,000 to $57,000?