Professional Conduct Investigator 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation is seeking a Professional Conduct Investigator 1 to join a team ensuring compliance across 29 licensing boards and commissions. This full-time role centers on conducting investigations, performing inspections, and gathering evidence to uphold state laws and regulations.

You will maintain confidentiality, apply regulatory requirements, and participate in hearings, contributing to public trust and safeguarding communities.

Qualifications

• Two years as a Regulatory Enforcement Inspector; five years of investigative experience; 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.

Responsibilities

• Investigations into allegations of violations of standards, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Perform inspections to determine compliance across assigned areas.
• Collect facts, interview persons, review complaints, and organize findings into clear reports.
• Maintain confidentiality for interview subjects, evidence locations, and sensitive information.
• Read and apply laws, rules, and regulations relevant to state boards and commissions.
• Testify in formal or informal hearings and appear as a witness in judicial proceedings.

Skills

Investigative experience

Regulatory enforcement

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Position

The Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation (BEI) is looking for an individual to join 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. This role empowers you to protect communities across the Commonwealth through meaningful investigative work. You will grow your skills while contributing to public trust and confidence. This position offers a rewarding path for individuals who want to make a positive impact.

The Position

The Bureau of Enforcement and Investigation (BEI) is looking for an individual to join 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. This role empowers you to protect communities across the Commonwealth through meaningful investigative work. You will grow your skills while contributing to public trust and confidence. This position offers a rewarding path for individuals who want to make a positive impact.

Description of Work

This position focuses on carrying out investigations and inspections that uphold state laws, rules, and regulations. You will help ensure compliance across multiple bureaus and commissions. As a Professional Conduct Investigator 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Investigation Work: Conduct investigations into allegations of violations of standards, laws, rules, and regulations
• Inspection Duties: Perform inspections to determine compliance with rules, laws, and regulations across assigned areas
• Evidence Gathering: Collect facts, interview persons, review complaints, and organize findings into clear reports
• Confidential Handling: Maintain confidentiality for interview subjects, evidence locations, and sensitive information
• Regulatory Application: Read and properly apply laws, rules, and regulations relevant to state boards and commissions
• Hearing Participation: Testify in formal or informal hearings and appear as a witness in judicial proceedings

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 at the discretion of the program area and supervisors 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 Harrisburg. 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Two years as a Regulatory Enforcement Inspector; 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.

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.

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.

Examination Information

• 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.