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HEALTH OCCUPATIONS INVESTIGATOR II

Health Occupations Investigator

Recruitment #24-000838-0003

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Introduction

GRADE

ASTD15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD  21015

Main Purpose of Job

The Health Occupations Investigator II (HOI II) function as an independent, self-directed investigator.  The main purpose of the HOI II position is the direct responsibility of planning, case review, investigation, thorough analysis, and determining the strategy necessary to properly prepare a case for prosecution and/or alternative resolution.

The Health Occupations Investigator II position will serve as an assistant investigator to the primary/senior investigator for the following Health Occupations Boards: Long-Term Care Administrators, Acupuncture, Podiatry, Residential Child Care Administrators, Dietetic Practice, Environmental Health Specialists, and Speech Language Pathology, Audiology, Hearing Aide Dispensers, Music Therapists. The HOI II reports directly to the Supervisor of Investigators, while under the daily leadership and direction of the primary/senior investigator. 

This position will assist the primary/senior investigator with assigned cases and will serve as the primary investigator on other cases. This position will conduct highly confidential investigations of assigned complaints lodged against health practitioners for fraud, misconduct, or incompetence by patients, other practitioners, attorneys, and other individuals. The HOI II will document investigative findings through professional and thorough written reports. The HOI II will serve subpoenas and disciplinary sanctions, investigate persons applying for reinstatement of licensure after disciplinary sanctions have been lifted, coordinate investigations with Board Counsel, assigned Board Members for cases, and Administrative Prosecutors as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Six years of experience conducting criminal investigations, including the preparation of analyses and reports for use in legal proceedings.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in the field of criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement or an allied health field (such as nursing, pharmacy, psychology, social work, nutrition, dietetics, speech pathology, audiology) from an accredited college or university and two years of experience conducting criminal investigations, including the preparation of analyses and reports for use in legal proceedings for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Investigator, Police and Intelligence Specialist classifications or Investigator, Police and Intelligence specialty codes in the criminal investigation field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate MUST possess 1 year of experience conducting civil (regulatory agency) investigations.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:
  • Experience preparing clear and accurate comprehensive reports
  • Experience evaluating evidence, identifying patterns and drawing accurate conclusions
  • Experience communicating with various stakeholders including clients , witnesses, and legal professionals
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification may be required to have daily use of a motor vehicle while on official State business. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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