licensing & regulation investigator ii

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor is accepting applications for the position of Licensing and Regulation Investigator II within the department of Occupational and Professional Licensing. This position will gather facts, and to prepare investigative reports to aid in the resolution of complaints filed with the mechanical licensing boards by consumers against licensed and unlicensed electricians. The position will also assist in investigating plumbers, electricians, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration contactors (HVACR), stationary engineers, elevator mechanics and on occasion testimony in criminal prosecutions.\r

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LOCATION OF POSITION

1100 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201\r

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this job is to gather facts, and to prepare investigative reports to aid in the resolution of complaints filed with the mechanical licensing boards by consumers against licensed and unlicensed electricians. The position will also assist in investigating plumbers, electricians, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration contractors (HVACR), stationary engineers, elevator mechanics and locksmiths. This position also requires providing testimony in administrative hearings and on occasion testimony in criminal prosecutions.\r

POSITION DUTIES

Duties may include but not limited to:\r
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Investigate complaints filed by consumers against aforementioned licensed and unlicensed individuals, using interviewing skills and techniques, possesses a thorough knowledge of mechanical licensing practices, laws, regulations and documents, discuss complaints, prepares a thorough written report of findings, responds to telephone inquiries and manages an investigative case load.\r
Meets with Department counsel to review claims, complaints and investigative reports to ensure that all pertinent documentation is included.\r
Testifies at administrative , regulatory hearings, civil trials and criminal trails representing the mechanical licensing boards\r
Maintains daily case log, updates case files/database; weekly itinerary; monthly statistics and expense reports.\r
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r
Experience: One year of experience conducting investigations of alleged non-compliance with state laws and regulations, which govern the licensing and practices of business occupations and professions. \r
Note:�Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service�experience as a non-commissioned officer in Compliance�Inspection and Support classifications or Compliance Inspection�and Support specialty codes in the Inspection, Investigation,�Enforcement, and Compliance field of work on a year-for-year�basis for the required experience.\r
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DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference\r
will be given to applicants that possess the following. Include clear and\r
specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).\r
Experience in the criminal/civil or administrative field\r
Experience conducting investigations to include interviewing witnesses and suspects\r
Ability to effectively communicate when testify in a court of law or an administrative hearing\r
Ability to write detailed investigative reports\r
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LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that 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.\r

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Upon appointment, employees in this classification�possessing a business occupational and professional license or participating in any outside activity which may be deemed a conflict of interest by the Secretary of the Department of Labor will be required to put the license and/or outside activity in an "Inactive" status.\r
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All candidates are subject to a background check\r
against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DL/DUI) to\r
determine whether any monies are owed to DLLR/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud.\r
Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered\r
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SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider information submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION\r
PROCESS.\r
All information concerning the qualifications, including any required\r
documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and\r
received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be\r
considered.\r
For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:\r
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Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an\r
approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to\r
hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of\r
Delaware, Inc or World Education Services Inc \r
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EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.�It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r
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examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the\r
information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the\r
application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant\r
education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above\r
and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification,\r
license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your\r
application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum\r
qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.\r
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BENEFITS

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Contractual Benefits\r
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\r
Leave Benefits\r
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

�The online\r
application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online,\r
or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit\r
via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name,\r
identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any\r
documentation to ensure timely processing.\r
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If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.\r
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION\r
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:\r
Maryland Department of Labor Office of Administration\r
Attn: Donna L. Watson \r
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 101\r
Baltimore, MD 21201\r
The MD State Application Form can be found online\r
Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Labor is that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.\r