Special Investigations Unit Director jobs in Richmond, VA

Title: Investigations Supervisor (In-house)

State Role Title: Compliance Manager I

Hiring Range: $74,460 - $97,175

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Prof & Occup Reg

Location: DPOR Main Office

Agency Website: www.dpor.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will provide support to the Directors of Investigation and will report directly to the Director of Investigations-Central Operations. Responsibilities include the supervision of investigative staff and their investigations of assigned complaints.

The successful applicant will be able to provide direction to investigative staff in the completion of their assignments in order to ensure complaints are processed in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with state laws, board regulations, and division and departmental policies and procedures.

This position is also responsible for: 1) investigation of cases; 2) preparation and review of reports, memorandums, and official correspondence; 3) consideration and pursuit of appropriate resolution; 4) collaboration with division staff to achieve efficient resolution of complaints, consistent with the Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation’s (the Department) mission; and 5) identifying, developing, and implementing relevant training.

This position is located at the Department’s main office in Henrico County, Virginia; however, occasional overnight statewide travel may be necessary.

This position is “Exempt” and is compensated accordingly.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an annual Statement of Economic Interests.

Working for the State affords you many benefits, and here are just a few:

· Affordable and comprehensive health benefits,

· 13 paid state holidays.

· Time off to volunteer as well as vacation, sick and personal leave.

· Participation in the VRS retirement system.

And DPOR offers tuition reimbursement after a period of employment!

As part of The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), you will play a critical role in the economic vitality of Virginia by helping qualified people start businesses and work in their chosen fields. DPOR is an executive branch agency under the Secretary of Labor for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our regulatory boards are comprised of practitioners and citizens appointed by the Governor and are responsible for regulating certain professions and occupations, ranging from architects and contractors to cosmetologists and professional wrestlers. We protect the public by verifying minimum competency, investigating complaints, and upholding professional compliance with state laws and regulations.

TELEWORK OPTIONS: Please note that this position may be eligible for limited telework and is not a full-time telework position. Upon hire into this position, the agency requires the incumbent to be in the position for 90 days before a specific telework schedule may be submitted for consideration.

Minimum Qualifications

· Experience in Public Administration, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies or similarly related fields

· Proven experience investigating, analyzing, and documenting findings with a preference for experience in a regulatory and/or administrative investigations environment with caseload management responsibilities or any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to five years in fields providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities to meet the position performance standards

· Previous supervisory experience is preferred

· Experience in a regulatory environment with a variety of disciplines is highly desirable

· Experience using data management computer programs is preferred

· Must possess a valid driver's license, and participate in a driving record monitoring program

Additional Considerations

The successful candidate will be required to pass a national fingerprint-based background check.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

CONFIRMATION: You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST: The successful applicant will be required to complete an annual Statement of Economic Interests.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions will disqualify you from further consideration.

VETERAN STATUS: When applying for this employment opportunity, if you indicate you are a veteran, please provide a copy of your DD214 to personnel@dpor.virginia.gov or via fax to (833) 654-4240 prior to the job posting closing.

LAY OFF POLICY: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit a copy of the card by attaching it to your submitted application, or you may send it to personnel@dpor.virginia.gov, or via fax to (833) 654-4240, prior to the job posting closing.

ALTERNATIVE HIRING PROCESS: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Please provide a copy of your Certificate of Disability (COD) to personnel@dpor.virginia.gov, or via fax to (833) 654-4240, prior to the job posting closing.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS OR RESUMES ONLY: DPOR does not accept mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications or resumes.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include local agency checks, criminal record check, driving record, employment verification, verification of education, and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position. Please be advised if the information gathered does not coincide with the information listed on your application, your application will no longer be considered for the position.

LICENSES: Applicants must disclose any current professional or occupational registration, certification, and license(s) held by DPOR. Applicants with an active license issued by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) may be required to place their license in an inactive status while employed with the agency. Additional information may be provided by the Human Resources Office.

Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

DPOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-367-8500

Email: personnel@dpor.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.