Mechanical Boards Investigator

The Maryland Department of Labor is accepting applications for the position of Licensing and Regulation Investigator II. This position is responsible for gathering facts and preparing investigative reports to aid in the resolution of complaints filed with the mechanical licensing boards by consumers against licensed and unlicensed plumbers, electricians, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractors (HVACR), stationary engineers, elevator mechanics, and locksmiths. This position also requires providing testimony in administrative hearings and, on occasion, testimony in criminal prosecutions.

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100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

The main purpose of this job is to gather facts, and to prepare investigative reports to aid in the resolution of complaints filed with the mechanical licensing boards by consumers against licensed and unlicensed plumbers, electricians, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration contractors (HVACR), stationary engineers, elevator mechanics and locksmiths. This position also requires providing testimony in administrative hearings and on occasion testimony in criminal prosecutions.

Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of experience conducting investigations of alleged non-compliance with state laws and regulations, which govern the licensing and practices of business occupations and professions.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Compliance Inspection and Support classifications or Compliance Inspection and Support specialty codes in the Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Experience in a criminal, civil, or administrative field

Experience interviewing people and able to write complex reports

Experience with effectively communicating when testifying in a court of law or an administrative hearing

This recruitment is limited to current Maryland Department Of Labor employees only

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that 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.

Upon appointment, employees in this classification possessing a business, occupational, or professional license or participating in any outside activity that may be deemed a conflict of interest by the Secretary of the Department of Labor will be required to put the license and/or outside activity in an “inactive” status.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Resumes are acceptable as additional information, however, the application must be completed or it will be subject to rejection.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:

Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925. 

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed, and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired qualifications, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

Successful candidates will be placed on the certified list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. The certified list will be used by MDOL for a period of one year.

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