Residential Builders Investigator

State of South Carolina

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) in South Carolina seeks an investigator to conduct complex investigations into violations of state statutes and regulations affecting licensees of state boards. You will draft subpoenas, document interviews, and maintain comprehensive case files while collaborating with IRC and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.

You will work with various officials at local, state, and federal levels, presenting findings to the IRC and ensuring evidence

Qualifications

A high school diploma and experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties (a bachelor’s degree may substitute).
Prior investigative or regulatory investigations experience preferred.
Knowledge of acceptable legal principles and practices.
Ability to establish good relations with officials and the public.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine, complex, and sensitive investigations of violations of state statutes and regulations governing licensees of state boards within agency timescales.
Draft subpoenas for relevant documents and interview witnesses; prepare written reports and maintain case files.
Collaborate with local, state, and federal officials and agencies.
Attend and present case findings to the Investigative Review Committee.
Work with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel on legal issues or evidence sufficiency.

Skills

Investigative experience

Regulatory investigations

Knowledge of legal principles

Communication with officials

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for required experience

Tools

ICC inspector certifications

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.

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 for the Residential Builders Commission.
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 residential builders.
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.

Do you have any construction related experience? If yes, please describe.

Do you have any code enforcement experience? If yes, please describe.

Do you have a contractor's license or ICC inspector certifications in any residential or commercial disciplines? If yes, please list.

Have you listed ALL of your previous positions or jobs held for the past 10 years?

Have you ever worked for the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation? If yes, please provide the approximate dates of work and the last job title held at LLR.

Have you ever worked for a South Carolina state agency? If yes, please provide the agency name(s), approximate dates of work with each agency, and last job title held for the agency.

Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $50,000 to $65,000?

How did you hear about this position with LLR?