SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
Department of TransportationSacramento County, USJob Description and Duties
This remoted-centered position offers flexible work schedule opportunities.
Under the supervision of a Supervising Special Investigator I, the incumbent will perform at a full journeyman level of this series in conducting administrative investigations; responsible for all facets of investigative work, including planning, performing, completing and reporting the results of the investigation; provide technical assistance, guidance and training to others; cooperate with and secure the assistance of federal, state and / or local law enforcement; testify at the State Personnel Board hearings; provide statewide ethics and investigation training. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality, responsibility, and sensitivity.
This is a re-advertisement for JC-403216. If you have previously applied your application is still on file.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Special Investigator Exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and / or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. The Special Investigator Exam is located here :
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
PARF# 97-4-044 / JC-419621
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Working Conditions
Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
While in the office, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office building under artificial lighting. There may be occasional fluctuations in building temperature. The incumbent will generally work between the hours of 7 : 00 am and 6 : 00 pm. Meetings or other events, such as public meetings or recruitment events, may occasionally require working hours other than those stated. Travel related to the incumbent’s duties which could require extended hours of work and / or overnight or multiple-day trips may be required.
New toState candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification orminimum of alternate range when applicable.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver’s licenseis required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Statementof Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement ofQualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
Statement of Qualifications :
Please submit a Statement ofQualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Your SOQ will beconsidered the first interview for this position and applications without anSOQ will not be considered. If your qualifications are competitive, you will beinvited to an in-person interview. When completing the SOQ, please includespecific examples and explain your responses clearly and thoroughly. Your SOQ should be no more than two (2)pages, using 12-point font and describing the following :
1. Demonstrate your knowledge andexperience in conducting investigations and / or handling complaints of employeemisconduct.
2. Demonstrate yourexperience in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing (i.e.interviews, presentations, with various levels of management, and externalagencies).
Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and / orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s) / diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted andmay be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreigntranscripts / degrees must provide a transcript / degree U.S. equivalency reportevaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign courseworkis equivalent. Here is a list of evaluation agencies : . Please redactbirthdates and social security numbers.
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Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses. An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.