APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$41,906.16 to
$61,950.96
PAY GRADE: 33
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is located in the External Civil Rights Division, Las Vegas. Las Vegas is a city with an increasingly diverse and unique quality of life, and continues to evolve with fresh new cultural offerings that appeal to a wide range of tastes and budgets. A wide and diverse range of festivals and cultural events take place in Las Vegas year-round. From heart-pounding free-fall sky dives, and desert buggy racing to playing tennis, going kayaking or taking in a pro sports tourney, there is no shortage of activities in Las Vegas. College teams, minor league baseball, a professional hockey team, professional boxing and NASCAR races are big spectator sports. In Las Vegas, you now have the opportunity to live, work and play in one of the most fabulous cities in the world!
Incumbent is responsible for processing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) applications for certification and compiling the required supporting documentation necessary for DBE certification; schedule and conduct on-site interviews of DBE firms requesting certification; update and monitor DBE data including other Unified Certification Program (UCP) agencies information into various databases; update and maintain DBE vendor certification status; assist with Good Faith Efforts (GFE) determinations. Incumbent will assist DBE Liaison Officer with DBE outreach; respond to DBE and Prime Contractor inquires; assist in the development and presentation of DBE training for internal and external clients; represent DBE program as an exhibitor speaker. Incumbent will assist with the Contract Compliane Division's portion of the closeout of contracts; attend monthly closeout meetings when requested; make recommendations to Resident Engineer and Construction Division staff for contract closures. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Nevada Department of Transportation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action in the recruitment of its employees.
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 business or public administration, business management, accounting, or related field and two years of professional experience in an investigative, auditing or professional program-related position which required the application of state and federal laws, policy and procedure in making program compliance determinations; preparing detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions or penalties or changes in management practices, policy and procedure; or recommending criminal prosecution; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience, two of which were in a professional investigative, auditing or professional program-related position which required the application of state and/or federal laws, policy and procedure in making program compliance determinations; preparing detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions or penalties or changes in management practices, policy and procedure; or recommending criminal prosecution; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR two years of experience as a Compliance/Audit Investigator I in Nevada State service.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
This position requires experience with Diversity Procurement or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program(s).
This position requires experience in program coordination or administration.
This position requires experience working with contracts or contract compliance.
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The Examination
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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) This question is for informational purposes only. Describe in detail your outreach experience to include target groups in the box provided.
2) This question is for informational purposes only. Describe your experience in detail with presentations and in what program areas.
