State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Lead Special Investigator (General) (7771AR)

$35.80-$46.33 Hourly / $2,863.99-$3,706.29 BiWeekly /
$74,750.00-$96,734.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for Special Investigators engaged in conducting investigations related to alleged violations of state laws and regulations or sudden and unexplained deaths.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Leads Special Investigators and other staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Plans office workflow and determines priorities; 
  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work; 
  • Establishes and maintains office procedures; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; 
  • Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding office policies and procedures; 
  • May make recommendations on policies and standards; 
  • May prepare reports and correspondence; 
  • May assist in reviewing complaints and violations and determining appropriate course of action; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • investigatory methods and techniques; 
    • relevant state laws and regulations; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • in interviewing; 
  • Ability to utilize computer software; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of investigatory experience in health care, insurance claims, law enforcement or a regulatory field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of a Special Investigator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in law enforcement, health care or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to disagreeable conditions and occasionally lift bodies.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Lead Special Investigator (General) in Salary Group AR 22 approved effective February 15, 2012. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-265

EFFECTIVE DATE

10/06/2023
CLASS: 7771AR; EST: 6/10/1983; REV: 10/11/2023;