Professional Conduct Investigator 1

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Professional Conduct Investigator 1 to join the Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation. The role emphasizes fieldwork, measured analysis, and precise reporting across multiple programs while traveling to counties in Pennsylvania.

Training is eight weeks at the Pittsburgh Regional Headquarters, with potential telework depending on operational needs. Responsibilities include conducting investigations into alleged violations, reviewing evidence, interviewing

Qualifications

• Two years as a Regulatory Enforcement Inspector or equivalent
• Five years of investigative experience
• One year of investigative experience with a bachelor's degree
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that included one year of investigative experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into alleged violations and inspect for compliance across assigned programs
• Gather information, evaluate findings, and prepare clear written reports
• Travel to locations, interview individuals, and document observations in support of investigations
• Protect identities, sensitive records, and evidence throughout all phases of each case
• Apply relevant laws, rules, and regulations to ensure proper procedures are followed
• Testify at hearings and provide accurate information for formal proceedings

Skills

Investigations

Evidence review

Fieldwork

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

The Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation (BEI) is looking for individuals to be part of a team of professional conduct investigators. BEI conducts investigations into allegations of violations of standards of conduct, laws, rules, and regulations for 29 licensing boards and commissions.

You will be required to attend an eight-week training program at the Pittsburgh Regional Headquarters. Depending on travel distance required for training, overnight lodging may be provided. Following the eight-week training period, you will primarily work from your home location and travel to assigned work location. The majority of this position will be field work in the Erie county area, but may include Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Elk, Forrest, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties. Additionally, you will report to the regional office in Pittsburgh based on operational needs.

This position focuses on investigating possible violations of laws, rules, and regulations under the jurisdiction of the Department of State. The role involves fieldwork, detailed analysis, and accurate reporting to support fair oversight across multiple programs. As a Professional Conduct Investigator 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Investigative Work: Conduct investigations into alleged violations and inspect for compliance across assigned programs
• Evidence Review: Gather information, evaluate findings, and prepare clear written reports
• Field Activities: Travel to locations, interview individuals, and document observations in support of investigations
• Confidentiality Standards: Protect identities, sensitive records, and evidence throughout all phases of each case
• Legal Application: Apply relevant laws, rules, and regulations to ensure proper procedures are followed
• Hearing Support: Testify at hearings and provide accurate information for formal proceedings

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time based on operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Two years as a Regulatory Enforcement Inspector (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of investigative experience; or
• One year of investigative experience and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that included one year of investigative experience.

Other Requirements

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.