Investigator Assistant

Full job description

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Work Locations : 25 South Front Street 25 S. Front St. Columbus 43215

Organization : State Board of Education

Classified Indicator : Unclassified

Schedule : Full-time

Compensation : 19.99 per hour

Unposting Date : Apr 21, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Investigation

Technical Skills : Investigation

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Listening, Organizing and Planning

Agency Contact Name : Angie Rose

Agency Contact Information :

Investigator Assistant

(240000KZ)

Job Duties

This position is an intermittent appointment type. It is allotted 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

About Us:

The State Board of Education is made up of 19 members - 11 who are elected and eight who are appointed by the governor. The chairs of the education committees of the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate serve as non-voting ex officio members. The Superintendent of Public Instruction serves as secretary of the State Board of Education.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT MISSION

To provide a safe environment where all Ohio students can thrive while ensuring the rights of educators and maintaining the integrity of the profession.

What You'll Do:

• Evaluate applications for educator licensure for professional conduct concerns including:
  • Reviewing FBI and BCI background checks,
  • Analyzing application disclosures,
  • Check national database for misconduct reports, and
  • leveraging other resources.
• Record and document any professional conduct concerns and make a determination if an application can be issued.
• Independently answer complex and confidential questions.
• Process background checks to securely and timely store them in agency systems.
• Draft and send correspondence regarding applications, Rapback, and background checks.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications

12 mos. exp. as investigator/inspector (e.g., law enforcement officer, insurance investigator); valid driver's license.

• Or 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in receipt, research & resolution of public complaints involving possible violations of company/agency policies & procedures or state/federal laws & rules; valid driver's license.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Investigation ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of investigative practices & techniques*; laws & rules applicable to complaints & alleged violations under investigation*; case preparation*, interviewing; public relations. Ability to collect data, establish facts & draw conclusions concerning validity of complaints & prepare case evidence & documentation to supplement investigations; use proper research methods in gathering data; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with complainants, respondents, witnesses, alleged violators, government officials & co-workers. (*)Developed after employment.

The State Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.