The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

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. The Compliance/Audit Investigator II is required to conduct investigations of submitted complaints regarding alleged violations of law. They establish and direct investigative activities based on department goals and objectives and review and evaluate operational efficiency and compliance with program policy and procedures. The investigator must learn and be able to apply NRS and NAC 116, 116A and 116B to allegations investigated; conduct interviews and correspond in writing, by phone and in person with complainants, respondents, witnesses, attorneys, constituents, etc. to either answer questions regarding provisions of applicable law or to obtain facts pertaining to a case; gather, review and audit evidence such as business and financial records, service contracts, professional reports, bank statements, billing documents, sales transactions, client account records, correspondences, election materials, meeting minutes, and historical data to develop trends and patterns; follow internal protocol when preparing case files and investigative/audit reports that encompass clear and concise results of an investigation; retain chronological documentation of investigative steps taken and all contact made with sources in case of future litigation; reach conclusions and make recommendations based on evidence obtained regarding non-compliance with the law; submit reports containing facts and supporting documentation of misconduct in order to justify any fines and penalties imposed or hearings conducted in front of the Commission for potential prosecution; appear before a governing body or in a court of law to provide testimony as required; manage caseloads in a manner that reflects effective time management skills; assist in special projects in the Office of the Ombudsman and/or Division upon request; attend relevant classes or training seminars based on need; and communicate effectively with superiors, co-workers and constituents while working in a fast-paced team environment.

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 AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: