Special Investigator

THE POSITIONAre you a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional interested in an exciting opportunity? The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission is eager to welcome a Special Investigator to the Eastern Regional Office in Harrisburg. This position gives you the opportunity to uncover facts, review evidence, and support the agency's commitment to ethical government. Your experience with or interest in financial document review and analysis, auditing, interviewing, and report writing makes this the perfect job for you. Apply today and help protect public trust and strengthen confidence in public institutions.DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position supports the mission of the State Ethics Commission by conducting confidential investigations into potential violations of the Ethics Act. This position requires curiosity, creativity, professionalism, initiative, attention to detail, patience, and a strong interest in good and honest government. The work involves gathering facts, reviewing evidence, and ensuring that public officials uphold their responsibilities. As a Special Investigator, you will perform the following duties:Evidence Review: Collect and evaluate evidence and prepare it for presentation to supervisors and attorneysInvestigative Work: Conduct investigations into suspected violations of the Ethics ActInformation Gathering: Seek out and contact complainants and witnesses to obtain informationRecord Examination: Obtain and examine personal and public records including deeds, contracts, and financial documentsInterview Activity: Interview respondents and witnesses to gain statements and admissionsReport Preparation: Prepare reports that document investigative activity and findingsInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.While this position is posted as a Special Investigator 1, we may fill the position as a Special Investigator 2 depending upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.Intrastate travel is required, including occasional overnight stay.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. The selected candidate must be available to work at least three days per week in the office or field, subject to agency operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.This position includes access to a state vehicle for Commission-related travel.* Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.* You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSAdditional Requirements:You must possess a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Criminology, or any other relevant field; or possess three years experience conducting or assisting with auditing, fraud, internal theft, or administrative investigations.This position is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. You must be willing and able to work in Dauphin County, PA, as well as perform occasional intrastate and/or overnight travel.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Preferred Qualifications (not required):Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.Knowledge of auditing, fraud, internal theft, and administrative Investigative skills.Experience in investigative public contact (reviewing and presenting records, correspondence, and documentation used in case prosecution, claim or credit approval, or debt collection).Strong written and oral communication skills.How to Apply:Your application must include a cover letter and resume.You must attach a cover letter and resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However, the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.Veterans:* Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.Work/Life BalanceWe know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.* Eligibility rules apply.01Additional Requirement: Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Criminology, or any other relevant field?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.* Yes* No02Additional Requirement: Do you possess three or more years' experience conducting or assisting with auditing, fraud, internal theft, or administrative investigations?* Yes* No03If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.04Additional Requirement: This position is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Dauphin County, PA, as well as perform occasional intrastate and/or overnight travel?* Yes* No05Preferred Qualification: Please indicate the highest level of post-secondary education you have completed.Master's degree or higherBachelor's degreeAssociate's degreeSome collegeOtherNone06If you answered "Some college" or "Other" to the question about post-secondary education, please provide the number of semester credits you have completed. Otherwise, please respond with "N/A".07If you have a degree, in what major is your degree? Please type "N/A" as your response in the text box if this question is not applicable to you.08Preferred Qualifications: How many years of progressively responsible auditing, fraud, internal theft, or administrative investigative work experience do you have?4+ years3-less than 4 years2-less than 3 years1-less than 2 yearsNone09Preferred Qualifications: How many years of investigative public contact experience do you have (i.e., reviewing and presenting records, correspondence, and documentation used in case prosecution, claim or credit approval, or debt collection)?4+ years3-less than 4 years2-less than 3 years1-less than 2 yearsLess than 1years10Preferred Qualification: How many years of experience do you have working with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications (specifically Word, Excel, Outlook)?5+ years3 years - less than 5 years1 year- less than 3 yearsNoneRequired QuestionEmployer Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Website http://www.employment.pa.gov