Compliance Investigator I - Liquor Enforcement Division (Grand Junction)

Salary : $56,028.00 Annually
Location :Grand Junction, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: TAA-03834-03.2024
Department: Department of Revenue
Division: Enforcement - Liquor/Tobacco
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date: 3/18/2024 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Primary Physical Work Address: 632 Market St. Suite G Grand Junction, CO 81506, This position is primarily in office, but may have the option to work partially remote as determined by the needs of the Division.
Department Information
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
We serve all Colorado residents in their everyday lives. The department is driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. We support the Colorado community as well as those that work here. We value the contributions of every employee and encourage learning so our employees can grow. We celebrate diversity, and together, support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work.
The Department of Revenue (DOR) employs approximately 1,600 hard-working and dedicated employees throughout Colorado. We can be seen performing functions as varied as auditing and collecting taxes, issuing driver licenses and motor vehicle titles, marketing lottery products, and regulating liquor, gaming, horse racing, marijuana, and the auto industry in order to assist the citizens of our state.
The Department of Revenue offers 11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation and sick leave, BenefitHub program (discounted merchandise, food and travel, etc), employee wellness program and a great benefit package.
CDOR Vision
To empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation and collaboration.
CDOR Mission
To become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive.
CDOR Values
Description of Job
LIQUOR /TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT
Vision
To promote safe communities in the State of Colorado through innovation, engagement, and education.
Mission
To promote public safety, support economic growth, and the responsible sale and consumption of liquor and tobacco products, through the fair administration of liquor and tobacco/nicotine laws.
JOB DUTIES:
This position is located in theLiquor Enforcement Division -Grand JunctionOffice and is responsible to fulfill statutory responsibility to administer and enforce Colorado's tobacco laws in a consistent and common-sense manner. This position exists to serve and protect the Colorado public and to foster a clean, healthy community, in compliance with retail sale of tobacco and nicotine products. This position will assist in fostering relationships and joint compliance check operations with local licensing authorities who have an existing tobacco retail licensing and compliance program in place.
Liquor, Tobacco, and Criminal Code Investigations

• Plan and conduct investigations and follow-up investigations of alleged tobacco code complaints with the assigned area of responsibility.
• Conduct routine and follow-up inspections of tobacco retail businesses located in the State of Colorado.
• Conducts undercover investigations in tobacco licensed establishments to prevent and discourage sales to underage persons.
• Coordinates tobacco compliance operations with minor operatives, ensuring the safety of the minor operative.
• Interview witnesses, suspects, complainants, and the general public to detect, discover, and obtain additional information or evidence related to the investigation.
• Knowledgeable of the Colorado Liquor and Tobacco statutes and regulations and the ability to apply this knowledge to investigative efforts.
• Submits comprehensive narrative reports of investigations and compliance activities to recommend cases for administrative action or resolution.
• Determines which action is warranted upon the conclusion of the compliance investigation consistent with the category of violation, level of severity, and associated penalty ranges for those violations outlined in 47-603.
• Testify in criminal and administrative proceedings, as required.
• Submit weekly inspection, compliance statistics, and documented work activities.
• Assist Criminal Investigator with duties surrounding liquor inspections or compliance checks, report writing or statistical reporting.
• Conduct other duties as assigned by the Appointing Authority or supervisor.

Stakeholder Outreach

• Work with businesses in the industry to encourage compliance prevent problems and complaints and provide guidance on regulatory requirements.
• Educate and train local licensing authorities, general public, Licensees, and other law enforcement agencies on the statues, and regulations governing the tobacco/nicotine industries.
• Interacts with law enforcement agencies, local licensing authorities, local and state public health officials. District Attorney Offices, tobacco/nicotine licensees, and the general public on a daily basis to exchange or collect information.
• Presents a professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with stakeholders and is able to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Interviews witnesses, suspects, complainants, and the general public to detect issues, discover information and identify problems and/or violations.

Training and On-Going Professional Development

• Educates and trains law enforcement, local licensing authorities, general public, public health partners and other law enforcement agencies on statues and governing the tobacco/nicotine industries.
• Work with businesses in the industry to prevent problems and complaints and advise owners and operators on how to correct various problems that arise in their establishments.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement: (New)
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description: (New)
H6K2TX
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the qualifications:
OPTION 1:

• 5 years of experience in professional criminal or compliance investigative experience in a regulatory environment.

OR
OPTION 2:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, anthropology, business administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, economics, environmental health, finance, law, law enforcement, political science, police science, psychology, public administration, public health, sociology, or a closely related field as determined by the Department.

AND

• 1 year of professional experience in criminal or compliance investigative experience in a regulatory environment.

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license (at the time of application).
• Must be 21 years of age or older for this position.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Candidate may be required to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen.
• Travel is required as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
The following preferred experience(s), competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

• Preferred applicants will possess more than the required minimum experience in professional investigative and/or compliance experience in a regulatory environment.
• Outstanding candidates will have recent experience with: investigations involving compliance reporting or criminal activities, interview techniques, interpreting and applying statutes.
• Experience conducting due diligence investigations in a regulatory environment on companies and/or people to determine suitability for licensure.
• Experience interpreting and applying statutes and regulations.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite/Google suites.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

DOR Required Skills and Competencies:
Competencies required for all DOR positions include good communication skills, interpersonal and people management skills, the ability to multitask, the ability to work with confidential information, the ability to work in high-stress environments, and the demonstrated ability to assist customers.
Conditions of Employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue:1. As a condition of employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue, a requirement exists that all personnel timely file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and timely pay tax obligations. As such, all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.
2. Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. All job finalists require successful completion of a background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Background checks may include national criminal, financial, traffic, civil, education, and/or experience checks or any other checks related to the job assignment. Fingerprint background checks and pre-employment drug testing may also be required for some positions.
Applicant Checklist: Only complete applications submitted on or before the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. For assistance with the application process, please review the following video provided by the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration "Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado".
Work history must be documented in detail under the experience portion of application-"see resume" will not be accepted.
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
1) A complete CDOR Application for Announced Vacancy (Submit online using the link in this announcement)
2) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (Submit online as part of your application)
Minimum Qualifications and Comparative Analysis:Part of, or the entire comparative analysis for this position, may involve a review of the information submitted in the application material, including the answers to the supplemental questions. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement, as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications.

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
  
• Under "Duties," describe clearly the tasks you performed and the nature of your supervisory, technical, or other responsibilities as they relate to the job for which you are applying. Be complete and specific in detailing of duties.
  
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
  
• Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect the applicant's score and/or prevent them from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
  
• Factors to be assessed are those outlined in the requirements, competencies, and preferred qualifications.
  
• Years will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be prorated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit)

The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Email Address:All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.
Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 d...