Pattern or Practice Compliance Investigator (Compliance Investigator II)

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Pattern or Practice Compliance Investigator (Compliance Investigator II)

Salary

$70,140.00 - $93,600.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

LAA-00646-8/2024

Department

Department of Law

Opening Date

09/04/2024

Closing Date

9/19/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Department Contact Information

Daisy Zepeda, daisy.zepeda@coag.gov.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

The Consumer Protection Section is seeking an experienced professional to work with a team dedicated to protecting Coloradans' legal rights from patterns or practices of misconduct by government entities. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of complex cases and collaborate with attorneys and paralegals committed to an important and fulfilling mission. Your casework will have a valuable impact on the community and you will be part of a great growing team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to partner with your team to make systemic changes to improve the lives of Coloradans. If you're interested in joining a dynamic team of public servants, apply today!

WHO WE ARE

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer". The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.

Visit our website to learn more:https://coag.gov/.

Description of Job

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Civil Rights Unit investigates and seeks to remedy violations of law by governmental authorities that engage in a pattern or practice of violating rights secured by federal or state law. The Compliance Investigator partners with attorneys to identify governmental authorities potentially engaged in pattern-or-practice violations; investigates such violations; creates remedies to eliminate the violations of law; and, as necessary, pursues civil litigation to obtain those remedies.

The successful candidate will conduct civil investigations of government agencies to determine whether they have patterns or practices that deprive persons of the rights, privileges, and immunities protected by state or federal laws. This may include looking at concerns of excessive force or biased policing, as well as violations of rights by non-law-enforcement entities.

The position will pursue and support pattern-and-practice investigations including complex cases, by reviewing incoming complaints and other sources of potential violations by government authorities; conducting and supporting witness interviews; obtaining, reviewing and analyzing documents; conducting community outreach; and assisting with monitoring compliance with any imposed remedies.

Duties include:

• Conduct interviews with targets, victims, witnesses, regulatory officials and others as needed.

• Collect documentary evidence; examine records including police reports, medical records, official municipal records, and government program data; assist with drafting civil investigative demands; and arrange data into a useable format, such as spreadsheets and databases

• Compiles data by collecting documentary evidence, executes subpoenas and reviews electronic data (including online)

• Analyze gathered information to determine the existence and scope of civil wrongdoing

• Provide investigative, supervisory, and logistical assistance on assigned cases

  Salary note : Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

This recruitment may also be used to fill other Compliance Investigator positions at the Department of Law.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated

• Six (6) years of professional experience in investigation either as an investigator, community liaison/organizer, investigative journalist, auditor or complaint specialist, or other field where you were responsible for conducting investigations. This experience must include initiation, investigation, final recommendation, and ongoing compliance monitoring of a case or complaint.

  OR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in sociology, psychology, public administration, political science or other related fieldAND

• Two (2) years of professional experience in investigation either as an investigator, community liaison/organizer, investigative journalist, auditor or complaint specialist, or other field where you were responsible for conducting investigations. This experience must include initiation, investigation, final recommendation, and ongoing compliance monitoring of a case or complaint.

OR

• A master's degree in Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, or other directly related fieldAND

• One (1) year of professional experience in investigation either as an investigator, community liaison/organizer, investigative journalist, auditor or complaint specialist, or other field where you were responsible for conducting investigations. This experience must include initiation, investigation, final recommendation, and ongoing compliance monitoring of a case or complaint.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, if you possess any of the following specifically include the details on your application, as this information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants.

• Experience with criminal or compliance cases, determining investigation strategy, assembling evidence for case development and prosecution through evidentiary hearings and trial

• Knowledge and experience investigating civil rights, consumer fraud or financial investigations

• Experience working with underrepresented or marginalized communities

• Ability to compile and evaluate complex sets of data using spreadsheets, databases or other tools

• Experience with on-line research and background assessment tools

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders

• Strong judgment and decision making

• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated flexibility with problem-solving

• Strong written and oral communication skills

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must pass a thorough background check process.

• Position may be required, sometimes on short notice, to work outside of regular business hours, including possible early mornings, evenings, weekend, and overnight assignments as necessary to conduct fast-paced investigations, and prepare for trial.

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The position will be required to work in office 2-3 days per week.

• Position must have a valid CO driver's license and may be required to travel within and outside the State of Colorado. Travel is expected approximately 10% of the time.

HOW TO APPLY

Required Application Materials:

• A completed State of Colorado Application: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application provided is fully completed and clearly describes their education, training and experience as it relates to this position. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be considered.

• Resume: A detailed resume outlining your background skills and experiences including previously held positions and academic background. Any information regarding your skills, qualifications, accomplishments, etc. and how you meet any of the listed preferred qualifications is highly encouraged. Your resume will be reviewed as part of the comparative analysis process.

Veteran’s Preference: In order to be considered for veteran’s preference you must attach a copy of your DD214 forms as well as any documentation required to prove disability or marital status.

Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, you will be notified that you will not proceed in the selection process for this position. If your application is rejected and you have questions, you may contact Daisy Zepeda at daisy.zepeda@coag.gov.

Assessment Information:

Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through comparative analysis of merit and fitness. Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the process is typically a structured application/resume review by a panel of subject matter experts against the job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this job announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and potential job fit.

• Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.

• Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement and demonstrates the level of responsibility assigned.

• Job Fit – Experience will be evaluated to determine how well experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.

It is imperative that the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work product, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants as the materials may be used to identify a top group for additional assessment or establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .

Supplemental Information

WHY WORK FOR US

We Embrace Flexibility

We aim to produce outstanding work product for all of our customers

We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such, we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed, and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves, hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees, enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations, focuses on retaining our incredible talent, and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected, then DOL is your place to be!

We Have Strong Core Values

Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate.

We are Committed to Developing our Employees

We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further, our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing, and aimed at helping our employees grow and succeed.

We Offer Excellent Benefits

In addition to the comprehensiveState of Colorado benefits package (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans withColorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/members/retirement-benefits) , and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:

• Medical (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/medical) anddental (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/dental) health plans

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Paid vacation and sick leave earned each month

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) – A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan

• Free access to an on-site fitness center

• Strong, flexibleretirement benefits (https://www.copera.org/sites/default/files/documents/5-112a.pdf) including 401K and 457 plans

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State personnel system

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program

To learn more about our benefits visit:https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Julie Christopher, at Julie.Christopher@coag.gov or call 720-508-6511 .

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

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  A resume is required along with the completed employment application. This document can be submitted using the "Attach" feature. Please confirm that you have submitted the required resume.

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  Why are you interested in the Pattern or Practice Compliance Investigator position? What specifically about Pattern or Practice work interests you? What skills and experience do you possess that you believe has prepared you for this position?

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  Please describe your experience working with underrepresented or marginalized communities.

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