Title: Investigator - Northern Virginia Region
State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer III
Hiring Range: $53,024 - $80,500
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Prof & Occup Reg
Location: DPOR Main Office
Agency Website: www.dpor.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
This position analyzes, researches, and investigates alleged regulatory and unlicensed violations under the jurisdiction of the Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (the Department). The successful candidate will possess the ability to accurately analyze complaints associated with applicable standards of conduct, statutes, and licensure requirements; recommend appropriate outcomes based upon the collection of information and its comparison with applicable regulations and statutes; prepare factual, accurate, grammatically correct, and detailed written reports; successfully manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities; and present findings in Department Informal Fact-Finding conferences, courts, and to other staff members; —all of the above being accomplished in a timely fashion.
This individual will work from a home office and will be provided with office equipment, and a state vehicle or business mileage reimbursement as cost-beneficial to the Commonwealth. The selected candidate must live in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with their primary residence located either within the Northern Virginia region or within 45 miles of the region’s boundaries. The Northern Virginia region encompasses the following counties/cities: Fauquier, Warren, Winchester, Frederick, Clarke, Loudoun, Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park, Shenandoah, Page, and Rappahannock. The position will be primarily responsible for any complaints from those areas. This individual will also provide investigative assistance to other investigative regions, as designated by the Department, as needed. In order to perform the duties of the position, overnight statewide travel may be necessary.
The maximum salary range reflects DPOR's Northern Virginia Pay Differential and is reserved for highly qualified candidates that live within the following localities: Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, and Loudoun counties, and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park.
*Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. *
experience in conducting thorough interviews and research and applying analytical skills
and other sources with a preference for the Department's investigative practices or previous state
or local government administrative investigations practices
and statutes and recommending appropriate outcomes based upon internal procedures
intradepartmental software programs and databases
supervision
with multiple ongoing activities and tasks
the general public, Department staff, and members of other departments and agencies
*Equivalent work experience with Public Administration, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, or a similarly related field preferred.
*Experience investigating, analyzing, and documenting findings regarding regulatory matters and/or working in a detailed investigations environment with progressive responsibility is desirable.
*The successful candidate will be required to pass a national fingerprint-based background check.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
CONFIRMATION: You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
As part of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), you will play a crucial role in promoting the economic vitality of Virginia by helping qualified individuals start businesses and pursue their chosen fields. DPOR is an executive branch agency under the Secretary of Labor for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our regulatory boards are comprised of practitioners and citizens appointed by the Governor. They are responsible for regulating various professions and occupations, including architects and contractors, cosmetologists, and professional wrestlers. We protect the public by verifying minimum competency, investigating complaints, and upholding professional compliance with state laws and regulations.
DPOR does not provide sponsorship for an employment visa
Working for the State affords you many benefits, and here are just a few:
VETERAN STATUS: When applying for this employment opportunity, if you indicate you are a veteran, please provide a copy of your DD214 to personnel@dpor.virginia.gov or via fax to (833) 654-4240 before the job posting closes.
LAY OFF POLICY: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit a copy of the card by attaching it to your submitted application, or you may send it to personnel@dpor.virginia.gov, or via fax to (833) 654-4240, before the job posting closing.
ALTERNATIVE HIRING PROCESS: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Please provide a copy of your Certificate of Disability (COD) to personnel@dpor.virginia.gov, or via fax to (833) 654-4240, before the job posting closes.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS OR RESUMES ONLY: DPOR does not accept mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include local agency checks, criminal record checks, driving record, employment verification, verification of education, and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position. Please be advised that if the information gathered does not coincide with the information listed on your application, your application will no longer be considered for the position.
LICENSES: Applicants must disclose any current professional or occupational registration, certification, and license(s) held by DPOR. Applicants with an active license issued by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) may be required to place their license in an inactive status while employed with the agency. Additional information may be provided by the Human Resources Office.
Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
DPOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-367-8500
Email: HR@dpor.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
