Position Description

Compliance Investigators perform investigations regarding violations of federal and/or State laws or regulations pertaining to a specific State program or regulatory area such as public assistance, real estate, insurance, employment discrimination or sexual harassment. The investigative process is initiated following a formal complaint or suspected violation utilizing standard investigative techniques. Incumbents are not sworn peace officers, and enforcement actions are limited to the specific program or regulatory area and involve informal resolution and/or recommendations for administrative sanctions or penalties which are imposed by a higher authority.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

This position is in the Nevada Equal Rights Commission office. The mission of the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) is to protect the welfare, prosperity, health, and peace of all the people of the state, and to foster the right of all persons reasonably to seek, obtain and hold employment and housing accommodations, and reasonably seek and be granted services in places of public accommodations without discrimination, distinction or restriction.

The Compliance Investigator 2 position gathers and analyzes data; prepares Investigative Reports and Letters of Determination; completes and closes cases utilizing a thorough understanding of EEO law and relevant state and federal guidelines as pertaining to employment, housing, and public accommodations and in accordance with policies and procedures; performs client intake duties, as assigned; and provides excellent customer service internally and externally.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and English.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0//

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, political science, psychology, social work, business administration or other discipline related to the assignment and one year of investigative experience as an investigator in a specified program area where standard investigative techniques were utilized to make program compliance determinations and prepare detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions, penalties or criminal prosecution. Work experience may be obtained in a law enforcement, investigative, regulatory or compliance setting; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Compliance Investigator I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

  
  

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

• The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

Special Requirements