What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investigator position at The State of Kansas?
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled; Screening begins immediately and continues until filled.
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
FLSA: Nonexempt
Locations: Topeka, Kansas (Shawnee County)
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Fitness Centers in select locations
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is accepting applications to fill an Investigator position in our Public Protection Division. We're an organization that values individuals who strive to work in a team environment, where a positive attitude and willingness to assist others is critical. We seek to hire individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency and professionalism. Successful candidates must be ethical, well-organized, self-motivated, punctual and prompt. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
This position is NOT a law enforcement position; this position conducts civil investigations only.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Investigate consumer complaints to assist in determining possible violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), the No-Call Act, the Charitable Organization and Solicitations Act, the Kansas False Claims Act, the Funeral and Cemetery Merchandise Agreements Act, the Kansas Cemetery Corporation Act, the Wayne Owen Act (identity theft), and related consumer protection laws.
- Procure, analyze and interpret computerized data, financial records, medical records, investigative records, legal documents, federal and state laws, regulations, policies and other material in the pursuit of evidence of violation of consumer protection laws.
- Review consumer complaints to determine scope of investigation; collect and analyze documents, statements, and evidence related to complaints obtained from consumers and suppliers.
- Communicate with consumers and business representatives by letter, email and telephone; consult and work with assistant, first assistant, and deputy attorneys general; draft letters, subpoenas, and other documents for review and approval by attorneys; prepare written reports, correspondence, memoranda and other documents.
- Work alongside Deputy, First Assistant, and Assistant Attorneys General in developing cases for administrative action or civil trials. Testify as an investigative witness in administrative and/or court proceedings resulting from investigations.
- Participate in multidisciplinary efforts. Coordinate investigations and work with appropriate state and federal agencies. Gather data for and assist in preparing reports for the Legislative Budget Committee and the Kansas Legislature. Perform duties to meet statutory requirements as set forth in K.S.A. 75-723.
- Accepts telephone calls and walk-in visits from consumers making complaints or seeking information. Responds to inquiries from consumers and provides appropriate guidance and/or referral.
- Participates in consumer education and public outreach activities, such as the Kansas State Fair and public presentations to consumer groups, schools, business associations and community organizations.
Additional duties may be added at any time. This announcement does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed. We would expect you to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested.
Travel:
The primary work location for this position is at 120 SW 10th Street, Topeka, Kansas. The individual appointed to this position is expected to travel to the locations required to competently and diligently discharge the assigned duties. Occasional in-state travel is required. A valid driver’s license is required when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two (2) years of experience in general office, clerical and administrative work. Education in criminal justice or social work may be substituted for experience, as deemed by the Attorney General to be sufficient qualification to perform the assigned work.
- Strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel applications required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- College coursework in criminal justice or social work preferred.
- Two years’ experience investigating (i.e. performing fact-finding analysis, investigative research, data analysis, and report writing).
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements
- As a condition of employment, candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include a fingerprint and name-based criminal history records check and reference/background check of past and present employers. The pre-employment screening process will be waived for current OAG personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements.
- In this position, you would be authorized access to private information to the extent necessary to perform the assigned duties. Employees of the OAG are required to protect against unauthorized access to such information, ensure the security and privacy of such information, and disclose any anticipated threats or hazards to such information. Employees must be cautious not to release this information to the public or other individuals, including but not limited to OAG employees who have not been authorized or who do not have a legitimate organizational, departmental, or business need to know. Any questions regarding releasing such information to another person should be directed to the employee’s supervisor.
Recruiter Contact Information
- Name: Jude Overton
- Email: careers@ag.ks.gov
- Phone: (785) 296-3666
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Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual person. We believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. We see this as the best way to realize our Office’s mission. We work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity. We prohibit and strongly condemn discrimination on any basis protected by law. We strive to create and to cultivate a workplace environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect as a valued member of our team.
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