Investigator III (Real Estate and Related Professions)

Salary: $50,000.00 – $65,000.00 Annually

Location : Lexington County, SC

Job Type: FTE – Full-Time

Job Number: 60029235-156410

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation

Division: Division of Legal Services and Enforcement

Opening Date: 10/03/2023

Closing Date: 10/16/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: JA15

Position Number:: 60029235

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday – Friday (8:30 – 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 5

Hiring Range – Min.: $50,000.00

Hiring Range – Max.: $65,000.00

Opening Date: 10/03/2023

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Normal Work Schedule (Other):: The Agency’s standard business hours are Monday to Friday (8:30 to 5:00) but a flexible work schedule may be available.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

  • You will conduct routine, complex, and sensitive investigations of reported violations of state statutes and regulations governing licensees of state boards within agency established time guidelines, specifically, the Boards of Real Estate, Real Estate Appraisers and related professions.
  • You will draft subpoenas for relevant documents and interviews witnesses, prepare written reports detailing findings of investigations, and maintain updated case files for all investigations.
  • You will work with various officials and agencies on the local, state, and federal level.
  • You will attend and present case findings to the Investigative Review Committee (IRC).
  • You will work closely with Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) to receive advice regarding legal issues or questions about sufficiency of evidence.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • A high school diploma and experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties. (A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required work experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior investigative experience or experience conducting regulatory investigations and knowledge of real estate, real estate appraisers, and related professions.
  • Considerable knowledge of acceptable legal principles and practices.
  • Ability to establish good relations with officials and the public.

Other Requirements

  • Must have a valid driver’s license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
  • Must be able to drive a state or personal vehicle to complete assigned job duties.
  • May require extended periods of driving, sitting, and visiting facilities that are non-ADA complaint.
  • May need to bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Comments
Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

  • Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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LLR requires individuals to complete an online application to apply for this position. You can access the www.careers.sc.gov website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, wherever you have internet access. Applicants will be required to submit a copy of their highest earned degree prior to an offer being extended. Applicants who will be required to drive a state or personal vehicle to regularly perform state duties will be required to submit an acceptable 10-year motor vehicle record (MVR) that complies with state and agency fleet guidelines. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation in your application or the supplemental questions will result in your disqualification from employment. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. By completing the application, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with the above.

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Have you listed ALL of your previous positions or jobs held for the past 10 years?

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Have you ever worked for the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation? If yes, please provide the approximate dates of work and last job title held at LLR.

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Have you ever worked for a South Carolina state agency? If yes, please provide the agency name(s), approximate dates of work with each agency, and last job title held for the agency.

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Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $50,000 to $65,000?

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How did you hear about this position with LLR?

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Required Question

Job Category
Legal Services
Job Type
unspecified
Salary
USD 50,000.00 - 65,000.00 per year
Country
United States
City
Lexington
Career Level
unspecified
Company
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
JOB SOURCE
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/4229149