STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Lead Special Investigator (General)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #230914-7771AR-001

Go Back View Benefits

Introduction


Are you passionate about making a positive impact throughout the State of Connecticut?
Ready to take on a leadership role?
If so, this may be an excellent opportunity for you to join our team!

The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), Office of the Commissioner, is currently seeking a dynamic Lead Special Investigator to join our team! See below for more information! Please note you must be a current State of Connecticut employee to be considered for this position (see Selection Plan for additional details).

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: 
  • DIVISION: Office of the Commissioner (OOC)
  • LOCATION: Prevention and Health Promotion Division
  • ADDRESS: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
  • SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours weekly), 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday 
  • POSITION NUMBER: 139711
  • PLEASE NOTE:
    • You will be required to travel in this role
    • You will be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
As a State employee, we offer the same competitive benefits you are accustomed to. We encourage a healthy work-life balance for all employees!  

ABOUT US
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

The Prevention and Health Promotion Division currently oversees enforcement to reduce youth access to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The Division is responsible for compliance and enforcement of laws concerning youth access to tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.

Please Note: In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

Please Note: In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Connect With Us:
  • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
  • Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Pamela Rochette via email at Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for Special Investigators engaged in conducting investigations related to alleged violations of state laws and regulations or sudden and unexplained deaths.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Plans office workflow and determines priorities; schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work; establishes and maintains office procedures; provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; acts as liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding office policies and procedures; may make recommendations on policies and standards; may prepare reports and correspondence; may assist in reviewing complaints and violations and determining appropriate course of action; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of Special Investigator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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 one-half (1/2) year 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement functions and operations;
  • Experience providing training and support to staff;
  • Experience locating, interpreting and applying policies, State Statutes and Federal Regulations;
  • Experience using data application systems and Microsoft 365 programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc. to manage data, write reports, track work and schedule meetings;
  • Experience communicating effectively across all levels of an organization, including both internal and external partners;
  • Experience handling complaints or regulatory investigations;
  • Experience testifying in court or at administrative hearings;
  • Experience working independently in the field;
  • Experience demonstrating organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Conclusion

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.





E-mailPhone: (860) 713-52058am - 4:30pm M-FPowered by JobAps