Compliance Investigator I - FAMLI Coverage Enforcement

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting investigations of potential violations of the FAMLI Act. This position ensures that investigations follow the approved process, are lawfully and objectively conducted, are thorough in gathering all material facts and present an accurate accounting of the issues. This position requires analyzing complaints, planning and conducting investigations (including such activities as determining what evidence is needed and gathering it, locating and interviewing witnesses and subjects, verifying the authenticity of documents, examining financial books and records), and assessing the severity of the violation. As a result of the investigation, this position is responsible for writing investigation and determination reports of findings, creating exhibits for hearings, serving as a witness for the Division, and ordering administrative sanctions, including fines and penalties, with justifications for those recommended actions. The investigator’s determinations are subject to review through the Division’s appeals process and Colorado court system. This position determines individual case priority, and timeframes for completion of individual investigations. This position uses sound judgment and resourcefulness to interpret circumstances and establish guidelines that direct the individual investigations. This position may require additional help from more experienced Compliance Investigators II to provide specialized knowledge regarding investigations or decisions on how to proceed in investigations. This position also provides education to claimants and their representatives, businesses and other private and public/governmental entities within the State of Colorado.

Requirements

Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as investigations, legal experience, internal compliance, and employee relations.
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years.
Must be a current Colorado resident at the time of application.
Must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.

Nice To Haves

Investigation Report Writing
Certifications in SCCE (Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics) or similar Certifications
Experience conducting investigations and determining evidence needed to prove rule violations
Performing duties similar to those assigned to the position as a classified State of Colorado employee.

Responsibilities

Conducting investigations of potential violations of the FAMLI Act.
Ensuring that investigations follow the approved process, are lawfully and objectively conducted, are thorough in gathering all material facts and present an accurate accounting of the issues.
Analyzing complaints.
Planning and conducting investigations (including such activities as determining what evidence is needed and gathering it, locating and interviewing witnesses and subjects, verifying the authenticity of documents, examining financial books and records).
Assessing the severity of the violation.
Writing investigation and determination reports of findings.
Creating exhibits for hearings.
Serving as a witness for the Division.
Ordering administrative sanctions, including fines and penalties, with justifications for those recommended actions.
Determining individual case priority and timeframes for completion of individual investigations.
Using sound judgment and resourcefulness to interpret circumstances and establish guidelines that direct the individual investigations.
Providing education to claimants and their representatives, businesses and other private and public/governmental entities within the State of Colorado.