Compliance Investigator 4

Investigator Position

The mission of the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) is to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare of the citizens of Louisiana. The Board accomplishes this by licensing and regulating individuals and firms that offer or provide engineering and land surveying services in the state. About this position : Investigators must possess a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the political, legislative, and legal processes governing these entities, as well as superior oral and written communication skills to effectively articulate and represent the decisions of LAPELS. Success in this position requires (1) overseeing all administrative disciplinary actions related to a licensee not incompliance with continuing professional development requirements during each of the biennial renewal cycles and (2) planning and coordinating twice yearly visits to promote the importance of licensure to students and potential applicants at the eight university campuses providing accredited engineering and surveying programs.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies :

• Communicating Effectively : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Displaying Expertise : The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
• Thinking Critically : The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
• Accepting Direction : The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
• Acting Decisively : The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity : The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
• Adapting to Change : The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
• Demonstrating Initiative : The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.
• Managing Conflict : The ability to recognize and navigate disagreements in a rational, unbiased, and productive way.
• Solving Problems : The ability to discover solutions to problems.

Minimum Qualifications :

Six years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; OR An advanced degree plus two years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION : Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification : The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information :

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : Probational

Compensation : The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply : To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information : For further information about this vacancy, contact :

Delphia Duncan / Donna Sentell DOTD / LA Prof Engineering & Land Surveying Board 225-925-6291 delphia@lapels.com / donna@lapels.com