Compliance/Audit Investigator 2

State of Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is hiring a Compliance/Audit Investigator 2 in our Field Audit Office in Las Vegas, NV. 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. 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. 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.

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 findings, and recommendations.
• Recommending levy assessments, demand of payment, and filing of judgments.
• Serving Administrative Subpoenas.
• Attending hearings resulting from appeals.
• Gathering and analyzing background information and facts pertaining to complaints.
• Conducting interviews with complainants, witnesses, employers, and government agencies.
• Developing case files and maintaining case logs and reports.
• Preserving and utilizing evidence to develop final case reports.
• Conducting audits on a periodic basis by reviewing business transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Appearing before governing bodies or in court to provide testimony.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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