The Position
Compliance/Audit Investigators perform investigative and auditing functions to monitor compliance and detect violations of federal and/or State laws or regulations pertaining to a specific program or regulatory area such as securities, Medicaid, mortgage lending, or workers' compensation. Investigators allocated to this series do not require P.O.S.T. certification.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. Located in the Contract Compliance section of the Administrative Services Division, the incumbent will be responsible for statewide administration of investigative and auditing functions to monitor compliance and detect violations of Federal and/or State regulations. The Contract Compliance section ensures uniform compliance with Federal and State regulations for NDOT construction projects regarding Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE); On-the-Job Training (OJT); Prevailing Wage Reporting and Labor Compliance.
Duties include but are not limited to, establishing, and directing audit and investigative activities to monitor compliance programs and detect violations of Federal and State Laws and regulations. Receives and reviews formal complaints and recommends determinations regarding possible program violations. Directly supervises a staff of subordinate Compliance/Audit Investigators performing compliance program investigations and audits. Incumbents should be reliable, organized, possess problem solving skills, be detailed oriented, communicate well both verbally and in writing, be able to perform advanced-level work, knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, having the ability to motive others and thrive in a team-based environment. Some travel is required. Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations in Highway Construction and/or prevailing wages requirements are preferred but not required. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, business management, accounting, or related field and four years of professional experience in an investigative, auditing or professional program-related position which required the application of federal and/or State laws, policy and procedure in making program compliance determinations; preparing detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanction penalties or changes in management practices, policy and procedure; or recommending criminal prosecution; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and six years of experience, four of which were in a professional investigative, auditing or professional program-related position which required the application of federal and/or State laws, policy and procedure in making program compliance determinations; preparing detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions, penalties or changes in management practices, policy and procedure; or recommending criminal prosecution; OR two years of experience as a Compliance/Audit Investigator III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications 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.