Ethics and Compliance Investigator-23257112

Interviews will take place in January 2024 and job offers for selected candidates for two positions will be made once all interviews are complete. These positions may have a hybrid schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work after an initial training period and as special work projects permit.
The County of San Diego's Office of Ethics and Compliance is dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity among County staff by:

• Serving as a County resource in addressing ethical and Compliance matters.
• Implementing the County's Code of Ethics and developing policies, programs, and trainings that promote Ethics and Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Receiving, reviewing, and investigating complaints alleging unlawful discrimination, policy violations, fraud, waste, abuse or other allegations of improper County government activity.

Ethics and Compliance Investigators investigate allegations of discrimination, improper County government activity, and County policy violations. These positions are responsible for investigating and responding to complaints and inquiries about the services, policies, and procedures of all County departments and operations. Investigators are responsible for handling sensitive, complex, and confidential investigations of allegations.
Ideal candidates will have experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Gathering, securing, assembling, analyzing, and evaluating facts and evidence to draw logical conclusions and determine root cause.
• Analyzing and evaluating statements of witnesses or suspected violators and weighing facts impartially and accurately.
• Creating an investigation plan to include triage, scoping, and elevating issues.
• Conducting investigations and detecting and verifying alleged violations.
• Identifying, locating, acquiring, and verifying obscure, complex, and hidden documentation.
• Interviewing witnesses or suspected violators; documenting and recording interviews and statements.
• Preparing investigative reports, factual recounts, correspondence, and documents in a clear, concise, detailed, and comprehensive manner.
• Principles and techniques of preserving and presenting evidence.
• Knowledge of Title II, Title IV, Title VII, equal employment opportunity/affirmative action laws, and regulations.
• Experience with case management system(s) function, workflows, maintaining case files, calendaring, and communication.
• Knowledge of mandates affecting employees including EEOC, PERB, DEFH, and Sexual Harassment Prevention rules and regulations.
  

  
  

HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES

• Interviews and Job Offers for selected candidates will begin in January 2024.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency AND three (3) years of investigative or conflict resolution experience related to administrative, civil, criminal, or human resources matters.

Note: A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; OR, additional years of experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

ATTACHMENTS
For your education and/or certifications to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree, transcripts, diploma, foreign equivalency report and/or certifications to your application. Required attachments previously submitted do not need to be resubmitted. Please submit only the documents required. Additional documentation such as awards, letters of recommendation, unsolicited certifications, etc. will not be added to your application file.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION
Qualified applicants will be placed on asix (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

Veteran's Preference PolicyThe County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
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Employment Type: Regular - Full time