HEALTH OCCUPATIONS INVESTIGATOR III

***This recruitment is limited to current employees of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators only.***

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MDH, State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, Baltimore, MD

The main purpose of the Health Occupations Investigator III is to serve as the lead investigator for the following Health Occupations Boards: Nursing Home Administrators. This position functions as an independent, self-directed investigator directly responsible for planning, case review, investigation, thorough analysis and determining the strategy necessary to properly prepare a case for prosecution and/or alternative resolution. This position conducts highly confidential investigations of assigned complaints lodged against health practitioners for fraud, misconduct or incompetence, by patients, other practitioners, attorneys, and other individuals. The position documents investigative findings through complete written reports. This position also serves subpoenas and disciplinary sanctions. This position coordinates investigations with Board Counsel and Prosecutor and Board Liaison if needed.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in the field of criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement or an allied health field, (such as nursing, pharmacy, psychology, social work, nutrition, dietetics, speech pathology, audiology) from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years conducting criminal investigations, including the preparation of analyses and reports for use in legal proceedings.

Note: 1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Investigator, Police and Intelligence Specialist classifications or Investigator, Police and Intelligence specialty codes in the criminal investigation field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

The preferred candidate should have the following experience: 

• experience conducting investigations 
• previous supervisory/managerial experience

***This recruitment is limited to current employees of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators only.***

Employees in this class may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Employees in this class may be required to have daily use of a motor vehicle while on official State business. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.