Compliance/Audit Investigator 2

State of Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation in our Field Audit Office in Las Vegas. The incumbent will be responsible for resolving in-state and out-of-state wage protests/blocked claims in accordance with the requirements of the Employment Security Investigator's Manual and Division standards, handling Special Assignment Investigations involving unregistered employers and worker misclassification issues, conducting in-person field visits, and preparing comprehensive reports. The role also involves recommending levy assessments, demand of payment, filing of judgments, serving Administrative Subpoenas, and attending hearings held due to an appeal resulting from enforcement of NRS/NAC chapter 612. Compliance/Audit Investigators perform investigative and auditing functions to monitor compliance and detect violations of federal and/or State laws or regulations pertaining to a specific program or regulatory area such as securities, Medicaid, mortgage lending, or workers’ compensation. Investigators allocated to this series do not require P.O.S.T. certification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, business management, accounting, or related field and two years of professional experience in an investigative, auditing or professional program-related position which required the application of federal and State laws, policy and procedure in making program compliance determinations; preparing detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions or penalties or changes in management practices, policy and procedure; or recommending criminal prosecution.
• OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience, two of which were in a professional investigative, auditing or professional program-related position which required the application of federal and/or State laws, policy and procedure in making program compliance determinations; preparing detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions or penalties or changes in management practices, policy and procedure; or recommending criminal prosecution.
• OR two years of experience as a Compliance/Audit Investigator I in Nevada State service.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of general accounting procedures and rules.
• Working knowledge of business practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of investigative principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Ability to analyze statutes, rules, and regulations and apply to investigative or audit findings.
• Ability to make oral group presentations to provide information and explain procedures, policies, and laws pertaining to the program area.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts and legal documents in relation to the program area.
• Ability to review and analyze information received from business, complainant, and governmental agencies.
• Ability to conduct interviews both in person and by phone to ascertain factual information.
• Ability to mediate and negotiate resolution between contending parties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a specialized field which requires an extensive knowledge of federal and/or State laws, program rules and regulations; business operations; corporate structure; financial transactions, terminology and recordkeeping; and detecting falsified records and/or program violations.

Responsibilities

• Resolving in-state and out-of-state wage protests/blocked claims.
• Handling Special Assignment Investigations involving unregistered employers and worker misclassification issues.
• Conducting in-person field visits.
• Preparing comprehensive reports including case histories, detailed narratives of findings, and recommendations.
• Recommending levy assessments, demand of payment, and filing of judgments.
• Serving Administrative Subpoenas.
• Attending hearings held due to an appeal resulting from enforcement of NRS/NAC chapter 612.
• Performing investigative and auditing functions to monitor compliance and detect violations of federal and/or State laws or regulations.
• Receiving and reviewing formal complaints.
• Making determinations regarding possible program violations and jurisdiction.
• Gathering and analyzing background information and facts pertaining to complaints.
• Conducting interviews with complainant, witnesses, employers, State and local government agencies, and other sources.
• Preparing required forms and notices and delivering them to the appropriate party.
• Developing case files and maintaining case logs and reports.
• Preserving and utilizing evidence to develop final case reports and/or for future litigation.
• Gathering and reviewing evidence such as business and financial records.
• Conducting audits on a periodic basis by either randomly selecting individual firms or businesses or as required by State law.
• Reviewing business transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal and/or State laws and regulations.
• Explaining provisions and application of federal and/or State guidelines and discussing assessments, audit findings, and recommendations.
• Conducting research regarding program rules, court decisions, industry practices and standards, procedures, and techniques.
• Planning and coordinating investigations and audits.
• Preparing investigative and audit reports encompassing results of examination of accounting records, known violations, statement of facts, case summary, and exhibits of evidence, statements obtained from witnesses, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Reviewing and submitting reports for hearing or prosecution, and to impose fines and penalties.
• Appearing before the governing body or in a court of law to provide testimony as required.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level