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23-08833

Ed Accountability Investigator -Legislative Research Commission

Employment Type

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Legislative | Legislative Research Commission

Location

702 Capital Ave Capital Annex Room 096 Frankfort KY 40601 USA

Description

The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Education Accountability Investigator in the Office of Education Accountability. This position is nonpartisan and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment.

The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest to the people.

The individual selected for this position must have a positive attitude; a strong work ethic; attention to detail; strong writing skills and competence in using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; and a public service orientation with the ability to maintain a good rapport with LRC staff, state employees, and the public. The individual must be able to work under stress.

This is an hourly part-time position.

Job Duties:

• Develop and maintain expertise in relevant education statutes, regulations, open records and open meetings laws, and Opinions of the Attorney General.
• Timely perform investigations of school districts, school district personnel, and/or school district procedures based on allegations received.
• Develop strategies aligned with best practices to investigate assigned complaints.
• Identify any statutes or regulations applicable to assigned complaints and potential witnesses, documents, or other evidence that will assist in determining the validity of any allegations.
• Investigate assigned complaints by conducting interviews, gathering documents, and collecting other forms of evidence necessary to determine the validity of any allegations.
• Complete forms to memorialize interviews and document information gathered during the investigation.
• Draft preliminary reports stating findings, conclusions, and resolutions of investigation.
• Confer with Investigations Division Manager regarding final report to be issued.
• Communicate with complainants, school district staff, parents, and constituents, and determine the most appropriate way to assist.
• Meet with Investigations Division Manager to review caseload and progress on investigations.
• Review and follow the progress of proposed legislation relating to education, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of all enacted legislation.
• Review new regulations and proposed changes to existing regulations by the Kentucky Department of Education and prepare written feedback.
• Travel as required to investigate cases.
• Overnight stays may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detailed knowledge of assigned subject matter and the ability to interpret federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and legal precedent.
• Experience in conducting investigative interviews.
• Strong subject matter research skills and the ability to prepare succinct written analysis of complex projects and issues.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet specific deadlines.
• Excellent skills in using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain records and files.
• Professional and calm demeanor under intense pressure.
• Enthusiastic commitment to high-quality output.
• Ability to understand and uphold the strict confidential nature of legal and legislative work.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to uphold expectations of a nonpartisan staff member.
• Ability to travel and work extended hours as needed.

Minimum Requirements