What are the responsibilities and job description for the TBPELS - Investigator II position at CAPPS, Inc.?
Job Description
TBPELS is a small, dynamic state agency with the ability to offer merit raises based on meeting or exceeding performance. Total compensation includes competitive salary, retirement savings, generous time off, comprehensive medical benefits, wellness program, professional and personal development training, and conveniently located in Austin, Texas, just south of Riverside Drive on the access road of Interstate 35.
PLEASE NOTE : All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS : Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https : / / capps.taleo.net / careersection / 460 / jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Investigator II will be responsible for routine investigative work.
- Conducts investigations through data collection, review, and evaluation-related documents.
- Independently plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts investigations within the confines of established procedure and policy. Interviews witnesses and obtains appropriate evidence.
- Preparation of comprehensive, detailed reports of investigative findings that support case resolution is expected.
- Work performed will include review of alleged violations of laws, rules and regulations related to the Texas Engineering Practice Act and Land Surveying Practices Act, obtaining factual data necessary to appropriately resolve complaints through dismissal or prosecution.
- Responds to inquiries from general public and or the engineering and surveying community concerning laws, statutes, and related issues of compliance.
- Will communicate professionally and effectively with engineers, land surveyors, applicants, and general public, as well as with Compliance & Enforcement team members, staff attorney, and other TBPELS staff.
- Works under moderate supervision from the Supervising Investigator, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- May be required to travel and drive a personal or rented vehicle for investigations, presentations and or training.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education : Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university with major course work in criminal justice, public administration, government, or related area of study.
Substitution : One (1) year of experience in general investigative work may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 60 semester hours (two years).
Experience : None.
Preferred Experience :
The Investigator II should possess :
OTHER
Physical requirements and environmental settings : Work environment is non-smoking. While performing duties of position, must be able to work extended periods at a computer, with telephone, printer noise, overall busy with moderately high noise levels. Normal office building, common areas; may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact.
Mostly sedentary in nature; may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; safe lifting and may carry item weighing up to 30 pounds.
VETERANS
To receive Veteran's Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214, must be attached when submitting your application.
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Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor's Office at Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Compliance, Inspection, and Investigation (texas.gov).
IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL APPLICATIONS : Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be contacted. Should you be contacted for an interview and require reasonable accommodation, please inform the scheduling representative of such accommodation.
The selected applicant must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. will be confirmed using E-Verify. All males who are age 18 through 25 and required to register with the Selective Service must present proof of registration or exemption from registration upon hire.
TBPELS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in employment.
