APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$53,390.16 to
$78,884.64
PAY GRADE: 33
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.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
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 Department of Taxation is recruiting for a Compliance/Audit Investigator in Carson City. 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. This position is responsible for field compliance reviews/inspections of all Northern Nevada businesses to ensure illegal/contraband products do not remain in Nevada as well as verifying the adherence of law contained in but not limited to NRS 360, 369, 597 & 370. The position is responsible for confiscating/seizing illegal tobacco and liquor products found in the field, taking other compliance/administrative actions as needed, representing the Department if hearings are held due to an appeal of enforcement/administrative actions, investigating the business records and onsite inventory counts of manufacturers and wholesaler dealers of tobacco products who operate within Nevada to ensure compliance with NRS 370, 370A and the Master Settlement Agreement. The incumbent must be able to complete a detailed written report of their compliance/enforcement activities and investigation findings including discrepancies and resolutions to issues found and be able to present it to management and other associated agencies in addition to performing other miscellaneous duties as they may arise.
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.
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
This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
This position requires a State of Nevada/FBI fingerprint-based background check as a condition of appointment and as condition of continuing employment.
This position requires up to 50 % travel.
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) Describe your past experience conducting field compliance inspections and reviewing business records to detect violations of state, federal, or local laws and where/how this experience was gained. You may include equivalent relevant experience.
2) Describe any investigating experience including gathering documentation/evidence to support inspection findings that violations have occurred including where/how this experience was gained. You may include equivalent relevant experience.
3) Describe past experience in preparing detailed reports to justify administrative sanctions or penalties including where/how this experience was gained. You may include equivalent relevant experience.
4) Describe past experience in preparing for and appearing in administrative hearings to defend administrative sanctions or penalties assessed by your agency/company including where/how this experience was gained. You may include equivalent relevant experience.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to 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.
