INVESTIGATOR II / Emergency Appointment Fire

County of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The LA County Board of Supervisors has ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency due to windstorms and wildfires. The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Investigator II vacancies to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support for residents affected by this natural disaster. Under the emergency order, applicants meeting requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with potential for permanent County employment. Performance during the initial work period will be assessed and weighted 100% for consideration for permanent appointment.

Requirements

• OPTION I: One year of experience as an Investigator I.
• OPTION II: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree AND Three years of experience in the conduct of civil and/or administrative investigations including the review, analysis, report preparation, and assisting in the settlement and adjudication of accident cases.
• OPTION III: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and possession of a paralegal certificate obtained through completion of a paralegal training program approved by the American Bar Association, the California Department of Education, or by an equivalent accrediting agency from another state AND One year of the required experience.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• County status as an Investigator I evidenced by holding such payroll title in the County of Los Angeles for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted.
• To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application or within five calendar (5) days from the date of filing the application.
• To receive credit, include a copy of the paralegal certificate received upon completion of a paralegal training program approved by the American Bar Association, the California Department of Education, or by an equivalent accrediting agency from another state within five (5) business days from the date of filing the application.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations and coordinates and prepares responses to interrogatories, admissions, request for documents, specific information, witness requests and declarations of non-involvement related to litigation regarding County properties, including hospitals, roads, parks, sewers, flood control channels, bike paths and public buildings.
• Conducts investigations to prepare official departmental reports of investigations in response to claims for damage involving County property and operations.
• Evaluates and screens claims identifying sensitive cases which could result in high departmental visibility or large monetary awards or settlements.
• Makes recommendations to the third-party administrator based on the evaluation of the draft responses received from division representatives and the facts of the incidents of complex civil cases.
• Examines the scene of accidents, locates and identifies requisite material evidence such as photos, maps, exhibits and records findings in preparation of possible future litigation.
• Interviews and obtains information from witnesses and determines whether there is sufficient basis for witnesses to be subpoenaed for court testimony.
• Accepts and responds to subpoenas made to the County of Los Angeles or individual County departments.
• Monitors lawsuit case workload and evaluates new lawsuit cases to assign to staff.

What This Job Offers

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