APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$63,308.16 to
$94,335.84
PAY GRADE: 37
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.
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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 function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
The Department of Business and Industry, Labor Commission Division is currently recruiting for a Chief Investigator Compliance/Audit in Carson City or Las Vegas, depending on the location of the selected candidate. The Labor Commissioner strives to ensure that all workers are treated fairly under the law. The office investigates complaints of non-payment of wages, State minimum wages, overtime, and prevailing wage disputes.
The office also monitors youth employment standards including work hours and safe, non-hazardous working conditions. The Chief Compliance/Audit Investigator is responsible for the administration of all investigative activities within the jurisdiction of the Labor Commissioner. This includes, but is not limited to: establishing procedures to be utilized by investigators in conducting their investigations based on agency goals and objectives; reviewing for accuracy, clarity and format the determinations and reports of the investigators to ensure agency policies and procedures are followed; establishing and conducting staff training in the areas of investigation, audit, inspection, community relations, program rules and regulations and related laws; and other duties as assigned. Additionally, the Chief Compliance/Audit Investigator provides direct supervision over subordinate Compliance/Audit Investigators, including ensuring efficient workflow and production, conducting staff evaluations, and recommending awards and discipline as needed. The ideal candidate will have significant regulatory and compliance experience, preferably in labor law and familiarity with Nevada Revised Statutes Chapters 338, 607, 608, 610, 611, and 613.
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 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:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, business management, accounting, or related field and four years of professional experience in an investigative, auditing or professional program-related position which required the application of federal and/or State laws, policy and procedure in making program compliance determinations; preparing detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanction penalties or changes in management practices, policy and procedure; or recommending criminal prosecution; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and six years of experience, four of which were in a professional investigative, auditing or professional program-related position which required the application of federal and/or State laws, policy and procedure in making program compliance determinations; preparing detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions, penalties or changes in management practices, policy and procedure; or recommending criminal prosecution; OR two years of experience as a Compliance/Audit Investigator III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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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. |
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1) Please describe your Experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
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2) Please describe your knowledge and experience with Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC).
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