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HEALTH OCCUPATIONS INVESTIGATOR III **REPOST**

FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #22-000839-0002

GRADE

ASTD14

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH-Board of Social Work Examiners
4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD  21215-2299

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to serve as a lead investigator for the Board of Social Work Examiners. This position will conduct highly confidential investigations of complaints lodged against health practitioners regarding a variety of what is deemed unethical and unprofessional, conduct highly confidential investigations of allegations of violations of the Social Work Practice Act, and allegations that violate criminal statutes. This position provides technical guidance and direction to lower-level Health Occupations Investigators. This position is directly responsible for planning, case review, investigations, thorough analysis, and strategies necessary to properly prepare a case for prosecution and/or alternative case resolution.

Some job duties are but not limited to: 
**Documenting investigative findings by completing concise, thorough, complete, and well written reports **Preparing and serving subpoenas disciplinary sanctions 
**Investigating persons applying for reinstatement of licensure after disciplinary sanctions have been lifted **Coordinating investigations with board counsel, prosecutors, board members and other key stakeholders if needed **Determining best strategies necessary to acquire inculpatory and exculpatory evidence to prove or alternatively disapprove allegations in a complaint 
**Coordinating assigned investigations with the Director of Compliance and/or the Deputy Director of Compliance 
**other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the 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 and three years of experience conducting criminal investigations, including the preparation of analyses and reports for use in legal proceedings for the required experience.

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.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and preserving evidence
- Experience interviewing witnesses, professionals, and paraprofessionals
- Experience planning case review and conducting thorough analysis necessary to properly prepare a case for prosecution and/or alternative solution
- Clear and concise communication skills both written and oral
- Knowledge of legal jargon

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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. 

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

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information 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.

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.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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