Investigator
Location: Helena, Montana
Description: State of Montana is looking of Investigator right now, this vacancy will be presented in Montana. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Investigator
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date.
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For more information contact:
State Agency:
Political Practices
PO Box 202401
Helena , MT
59620
Phone: (406)444-7416
Fax: (406)444-1643
TTY: Montana Relay Service at 711
E-mail: mabaker@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
32200009
Openings:
1
Location(s):
Helena
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
11/5/2013
Closing Date:
11/14/2013
Department:
Political Practices
Division:
Political Practices
Bureau:
Band/Grade:
6
State Application Required:
Yes
Salary:
$18.50 - $22.20
Salary Unit:
Hourl! y
Additional Salary Information:
Applic! ant Pool: If another department
vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may
be used for the selection.
Special Information:
Not Applicable
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
Criminal History Background Check
Duties:
Direct responsibility, under supervision of the Commissioner, for investigation of the facts relative to the issues raised by Complaints (campaign practices or lobbying) filed with the Office.
Perform tasks, under the direction of Attorney or Commissioner, relative to preparation of cases for trial or hearing.
Team responsibility, working with Attorney and/or Commissioner, for regular oral and written reports of results of investigation with adjustments for additional information required to refine the objectives and goals of the investigation to serve the on-going needs of the projects.
Prepare reports on special issues! or projects as assigned by Office.
Review and comment on draft Decisions prepared by the Commissioner with emphasis on checking the facts of investigation cited in the Decision.
Competencies:
The job requires: a thorough understanding of Montana’s intricate campaign finance laws, as well as a practical understanding of the relationship between Montana’s election administrators, candidates, political committees, party comittees and the Commissioner’s office; an understanding of the sources of information related to tracing the actions of people and entities; an understanding of computer programs that assist investigation; the ability to conduct in person interviews; the ability to conduct internet based investigative research; the ability to work as part of a team of lawyers and other professionals; and, the ability to assemble facts into a useable format. Training or experience in producing filing quality legal pleadings is helpful! because the information gained by investigation must be communicated t! o the public and the courts.
Education/Experience:
The education required is demonstrated applied knowledge of the the regulatory relationship between government and private entities equivalent to that gained through a liberal arts college degree, along with at least 3 years of hands-on regulation related investigative work with a government agency or private entity. A combination of technical degrees, specific class training and experience can be substituted for the college degree requirement. Certification as an investigator and/or a paralegal or legal secretary are two certifications that would be useful for this position.
Supplemental Questions: None Required
Additional Materials Required:
Writing Sample
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This vacancy will be started on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:54:29 GMT