Supervising Special Investigator

Within the Department of Public Health's Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section, this Supervising Special Investigator will be accountable for supervising staff within the Practitioner Investigations Unit. This unit investigates complaints and alleged violations of state law and regulations by health care practitioners regulated by the Department. Responsibilities will include administering relevant statutes, overseeing and reviewing work of investigative staff, determining priorities and plans for work unit, testifying at hearings; acting as a liaison with other operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding the responsibilities of the unit; and providing staff with assistance and guidance related to investigative duties.

Should you have questions pertaining to any phase of this recruitment, please contact Sue Ciccaglione at sue.ciccaglione@ct.gov or (860) 509-7183.

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising the staff of an investigative unit engaged in investigating complaints and alleged violations of state laws and regulations.

Assists managerial employees in administering statutes relating to area of regulation assigned to department; schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans unit work; establishes and maintains unit operational procedures; develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; testifies at hearings and in court; prepares arrest warrants; prepares search and seizure warrants; conducts surveillance; assists administrators in reviewing complaints and violations and determining appropriate course of action; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of investigatory methods and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant state laws and regulations; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable interviewing skills; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

Seven (7) years of investigatory experience in health care, insurance claims, law enforcement or a regulatory field.

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been investigating complaints at the level of Special Investigator.

1. College training in law enforcement, health care or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling six (6) months of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Prior experience independently conducting investigations on a variety of regulated health care professionals. These investigations may have included collecting/securing evidence in the form of statements, documents, records and exhibits; identifying violations of state and/or federal laws, writing subsequent investigation reports, and maintaining the integrity of the investigative file;
• Prior experience testifying in formal proceedings;
• Prior experience working collaboratively with other regulatory or law enforcement agencies during the course of investigations;
• Prior experience supervising, leading, or providing guidance to colleagues or others conducting regulatory or law enforcement investigations;
• Proficiency in computer skills, including MS Word, MS Outlook and databases.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
2 Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Department of Public Health aims to provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and advancement, fostering an environment committed to supporting individuals in all protected classes. If you require an aid/accommodation to participate fully and fairly, please contact the Human Resources Office at (860) 509-7177.