Investigations Division
Recruitment #180215-2227MP-001
Location |
Hartford, CT
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Date Opened | 2/16/2018 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $86,813 - $118,362/year |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 2/21/2018 11:59:00 PM |
The mission of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is to ensure a fair and equitable marketplace as well as safe products and services for consumers in the industries that it regulates.The Investigations Division of DCP seeks to protect the public from unfair or deceptive business practices, including fraud and scams that affect the Connecticut marketplace. The Division investigates alleged violations of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA). The Division covers a broad spectrum of oversight, including in the fields of Home Improvement and New Home Construction, which can cause significant financial harm to consumers.
DCP's Investigation Division has a current opportunity for a Division Director to oversee one of the most public-facing divisions in the Agency with broad responsibility for overseeing the Agency's investigations of home improvement contractors, occupational and professional licensees, charitable solicitations and conduct that potentially violates the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.
This position is located at 450 Columbus Blvd., Hartford. It is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, however, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.
Interested candidates are required to upload a cover letter and resume with their submission. (NOTE: in order to upload documents, you must ensure that your Internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off. Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation into JobAps).
At any point during the recruitment process, state employees may be required to provide the last two (2) years of service ratings and last year (1) of attendance while non-state employees may be required to submit two professional references. Questions about these required documents should be directed to Deborah Craig, Deborah.craig@ct.gov, 860-713-5313.
Possession of a Law Degree, MPA, or Masters in Criminal Justice Administration, Business, or Economics would be a plus. |
Five (5) years of experience coordinating, managing and conducting governmental investigations; for example those relating to the Connecticut Unfair Trades Practices Act, |
Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act, Home Improvement Act and laws relating to enforcement actions against licensed professionals and tradesmen. |
Five (5) years of experience in administrative hearings and/or courtroom litigation, especially with regard to preparing cases for hearings or trial; |
· interpersonal skills; |
· Experience drafting investigative and other reports; |
· Experience analyzing business records; |
· Experience leading project teams; |
· Experience leading interagency or public/private partnerships; |
· Experience using data analysis to assist with decision making; |
· Certified fraud examiner; |
· Experience identifying and/or implementing process improvement initiatives |
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.