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.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
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 is a Compliance/Audit Investigator 2 position with the Department of Business and Industry, Nevada Housing Division. The incumbent will conduct physical inspections in the field and audit corresponding files of properties that have received residential energy conservation and safety measures through Nevada?s Statewide Weatherization Program and will provide training and technical assistance to service providers and their contractors regarding Weatherization standards and policies. The Compliance/Audit Investigator 2 will inspect projects completed in housing units, including single family site-built homes, mobile homes, and multi-family housing units. To perform these duties, the incumbent will drive a state vehicle, use auditing tools and equipment, go into attic and crawl spaces, and climb on ladders and roofs. The incumbent will be expected to study for and eventually pass the Quality Control Inspector exam to become certified to inspect and approve Department of Energy funded weatherization activities. The incumbent will also interpret applicable rules and regulations and provide weatherization partners with constructive feedback on program policy and direction, as well as identify needs for improvement and subgrantee program capacity, training, adherence to program guidance, specifications, and rules and regulations for effective program delivery. The incumbent will be responsible for technical inspections, reports, forms, and files related to the projects, training of subgrantee and contractor personnel, and providing effective feedback to ensure appropriate parties are notified of any compliance or work when ship issues.
The incumbent will review/investigate any complaints and determine, if possible, program non-compliance has occurred and effectively communicate, either orally or in writing, what remedies are available. The incumbent will create and update training materials, manuals, and forms and distribute them to the appropriate parties. The incumbent will be required to go to energy efficiency trainings and conferences and maintain current certifications and acquire any new credentials required by the programs, including Quality Control Certification for Department of Energy project inspections. The State of Nevada is committed to equal employment opportunity/affirmative action and recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or believe, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
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
A State of Nevada Background check is required for this position.
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 experience in working with energy audit software.
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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.
