Investigator I

This is the first level of investigative work. Responsible for enforcing Outdoor Advertising, Junkyard and Roadside Enforcement codes and regulations. Agent will conduct investigations for illegal signs, structures, or vegetation within the State's right-of-way, catalog information, determine ownership, send violation notices and ensure remediation. Will also review applications and issue permits for outdoor advertising and junkyard programs.

    

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts investigations, which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
   
• Interviews or interrogates witnesses, complainants and others.
   
• Verifies claims of alleged or probable violations.
   
• Examines various records and documents in order to ascertain relevant information.
   
• Gathers, controls and evaluates evidence.
   
• Makes judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommends appropriate action.
   
• Interprets and applies applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
   
• Prepares various investigative reports.
   
• Testifies before boards, commission, administrative bodies or courts.
   
• May conduct surveillance and undercover investigations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Investigator I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in conducting investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
2. Six months experience in determining compliance with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
3. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
4. Knowledge of civil, criminal or administrative proceedings.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/