Health Occupations Investigator II

Title: HEALTH OCCUPATIONS INVESTIGATOR II

Location: Baltimore United States

Salary$62,220.00 - $79,522.00/year, with potential growth to $96,790.00/year

Employment TypeFull-Time

HR AnalystLatosha Keene

Work LocationBaltimore City

Telework EligibleYes

Job Description:

GRADE

ASTD15\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners\n4201 Patterson Avenue\nBaltimore, MD 21215\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to serve as an assistant investigator to the primary/senior investigator for the following 7 Health Occupations Boards:\n\n\n Long-Term Care Administrators\n Acupuncture\n Podiatry\n Speech Language Pathology/Audiology/Hearing Aide Dispensers/Music Therapists\n Residential Child Care Administrators\n Dietetic Practice\n Environmental Health Specialists\n\n\n\n\nThis position will report directly to the Supervisor of Investigators and will function as an independent, self-directed investigator directly responsible for planning, case review, investigation, thorough analysis and determining the strategy necessary to properly prepare a case for prosecution and/or alternative resolution. This position will also assist the primary/senior investigator on some assigned cases and will serve as the primary investigator on other cases.\n\n\nAdditionally, this position will:\n\n\n Conduct highly confidential investigations of assigned complaints lodged against health practitioners for fraud, misconduct, or incompetence, by patients, other practitioners, attorneys, and other individuals.\n Document investigative findings through professional and thorough written reports. Serve subpoenas and disciplinary sanctions.\n Investigate persons applying for reinstatement of licensure after disciplinary sanctions have been lifted.\n Coordinate investigations with Board Counsel, assigned Board Member for case, and Administrative Prosecutor, as needed.\n\n\n\nPlease Note: This position is hybrid telework eligible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Six years of experience conducting criminal investigations, including the preparation of analyses and reports for use in legal proceedings. \nNotes:\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in the field of criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement or an allied health field (such as nursing, pharmacy, psychology, social work, nutrition, dietetics, speech pathology, audiology) from an accredited college or university and two years of experience conducting criminal investigations, including the preparation of analyses and reports for use in legal proceedings for the required experience.\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Investigator, Police and Intelligence Specialist classifications or Investigator, Police and Intelligence specialty codes in the criminal investigation field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:\n\n\n Direct investigative experience involving investigative reporting, evidence documentation, and preparation of clear, well-structured written findings\n Law enforcement and/or EEO experience conducting investigations\n Experience analyzing complex information, assessing credibility, and synthesizing findings\n Experience conducting interviews and gathering documentary and/or evidential materials\n Strong written communication skills, particularly experience preparing detailed, accurate, and legally defensible reports\n Experience demonstrating sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification may be required to have daily use of a motor vehicle while on official State business. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). \nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. \nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\nCandidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.