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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Investigator 2 in Des Moines, Iowa
Investigator 2
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Investigator 2
Salary
$51,750.40 - $78,624.00 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-04130
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Opening Date
06/13/2024
Closing Date
6/27/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
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Point of Contact
Mike Cavin, mike.cavin@iowa.gov
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Job Description
Iowa Department of Education’s mission is creating excellence in education through leadership and service. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to make this a reality.
The Investigator 2 position conducts investigations necessary to meet statutory requirements of the bureau and to collaborate with the investigator and attorney. Investigations include, but are not limited to, violations of the board's code of conduct.
Your Responsibilities:
As a member of the Bureau’s investigation team, this person will:
Conduct, assist and collaborate on investigations regarding professional practices (ethics) misconduct to obtain the facts and all evidence required to determine if a violation of the professional practices has occurred requiring further board action. Analyze complaints and allegations to determine the scope, timing and direction of an investigation. Gather facts through records to document and verify the accuracy and authenticity of evidence for use in determining probable cause.
Act as a resource person and coordinate with agency staff, DCI, FBI, local law enforcement agencies, and the Iowa Attorney General staff. Testify at administrative hearings, if requested, to present facts and evidence bearing on cases investigated.
Is the point of contact for assigned investigations from outside law enforcement agencies.
Prepare detailed records and reports on the status and disposition of cases, violations or professional practices, and presents a comprehensive report for the board or the lead investigator to review.
Other duties as assigned by the Bureau Chief / Director that are consistent with the position.
If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact
idoe.hr@iowa.gov
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday with opportunity for hybrid remote work schedule after initial training period; occasional in-state and out-of-state travel
A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:
Knowledge of Law and Government - laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
Knowledge of the English Language - structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar
Knowledge of Public Safety and Security - relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
Knowledge of Psychology - human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
Knowledge of Economics and Accounting - economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Deductive Reasoning - apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Inductive Reasoning - combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
Must have exceptional Communication Skills, both written and oral, to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand
Speech Clarity and Speech Recognition - speak clearly so others can understand, identify and understand the speech of another person
Problem Sensitivity - tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; recognizing there is a problem
Flexibility of Closure - identify or detect a known pattern that is hidden in other distracting material
Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Social Perceptiveness, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning and Complex Problem Solving
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
Collaborative, positive work environment
Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow
Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country
Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
Competitive salary and benefits package: https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/ BenefitsBeyondthe_Paycheck (Download PDF reader)
It is the policy of the Iowa Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy by the Iowa Department of Education, please contact the legal counsel for the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0146, telephone number: 515-281-5295, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-4544, telephone number: 312-730- 1560, FAX number: 312-730-1576, TDD number: 877-521-2172, email:
OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in law enforcement, corrections, criminology, police science, accounting, finance, or law, and experience equal to one year of full-time work as an investigator requiring knowledge in law enforcement, corrections, or criminal investigation.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in law enforcement, corrections, criminology, police science, accounting, finance, or law, and experience equal to one year of full-time work in the administration of a program involving application of agency unemployment insurance or public assistance benefit programs, correctional rules and regulations, and/or court or administrative hearings processes.
A total of five years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one or two), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in law enforcement, corrections, criminology, police science, accounting, finance, or law equals one year of full-time experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time work as an Investigator 1 or twenty-four months of full-time work as a Warehouse and Grain Dealer Examiner.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/Investigator2-00696-80696-90696.pdf)
Additional Qualification Requirements
Some positions in this class may require an applicant to have the ability to pass a background investigation.
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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in law enforcement, corrections, criminology, police science, accounting, finance, or law?IF YES -How many months of full-time work as an investigator requiring knowledge in law enforcement, corrections, or criminal investigation?
I have not graduated from an accredited four year college or university with a major in the identified areas
Less than 12 months of experience in the identified areas
12 months or more of experience in the identified areas
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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in law enforcement, corrections, criminology, police science, accounting, finance, or law?IF YES -How many months do you have of full-time work experience in the administration of a program involving application of agency unemployment insurance or public assistance benefit programs, correctional rules and regulations, and/or court or administrative hearings processes?
I have not graduated from an accredited four-year college with a degree in law enforcement, corrections, criminology, police science, accounting, finance, or law
No experience to less than 12 months of experience in the identified areas
12 months or more of experience in the identified areas
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How many years do you have of a combination of post high school education in law enforcement, corrections, criminology, police science, accounting, finance, or law AND/OR experience as an investigator requiring knowledge in law enforcement, corrections, or criminal investigationORin the administration of a program involving application of agency unemployment insurance or public assistance benefit programs, correctional rules and regulations, and/or court or administrative hearings processes?
I do not have any of the education and/or experience
Less than two years of the combined education and/or experience
Two years to less than five years of the combined education and/or experience
Five years or more of the combined education and/or experience
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have of full-time work in the classification of Investigator 1 ?
I am not a State of Iowa employee
Less than 12 months in the classification of Investigator 1
12 months or more in the classification of Investigator 1
No experience in the classification in the classification of Investigator 1
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Address
Grimes State Office Building
400 E 14th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://www.educateiowa.gov/
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