Compliance Investigator 1-3 (CPG)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) protects the public dealing with contractors, guards against unlawful and fraudulent contractor practices, maintains the integrity of the construction industry, and monitors construction projects for compliance with licensure requirements. The Compliance Investigator 1-3 independently investigates alleged violations of Louisiana’s Contractors’ Licensing Law and promotes compliance across construction projects statewide. Under the direction of senior enforcement leadership, the role combines field investigations, legal and regulatory research, report preparation, and public and contractor education. The investigator may present findings at Board hearings or in court and collaborates with local, state, and federal partners.

This position offers high-impact work safeguarding the public and strengthening Louisiana’s construction industry. It involves field investigation, legal research, reporting, public engagement, statewide enforcement operations, and autonomy in managing investigations across diverse project sites. The investigator may represent the Board in hearings, court settings, and public forums.

The position is a probational appointment and participates in a Career Progression Group. Salary is determined based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; or six years of full-time work experience in any field; or a bachelor’s degree.
• For the six-year experience requirement, every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university counts as one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours and a maximum of four years of substitution.
• Strong investigative and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing abilities.
• Effective verbal communication skills for public education, interviews, and testimony.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage statewide field assignments.
• Professional judgment and integrity when handling sensitive information.
• Collaborative approach to working with multiple agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Visit and audit construction projects statewide to ensure contractors comply with the Contractors’ Licensing Law.
• Verify that contractors and subcontractors are properly licensed for the work performed.
• Assess and document project completion status and the crafts present during site visits.
• Prepare complete, court-worthy reports and maintain case information in the ARLS recordkeeping system.
• Investigate formal complaints and follow up on leads regarding possible licensing law violations.
• Research court records, Secretary of State filings, bankruptcy or judgment documents, criminal backgrounds, and business records to verify or disprove allegations.
• Compile evidence and produce court-ready investigative reports for review by the Enforcement Director.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports and activity summaries.
• Educate unlicensed contractors and members of the public on obtaining proper licensure.
• Interpret and explain licensing laws, regulations, and requirements to contractors, attorneys, prosecutors, and criminal investigators.
• Represent the Board at meetings, conferences, conventions, and other forums as assigned.
• Assist in training new investigators and support ongoing investigations as needed.

What This Job Offers

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