Job Description

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Initial Posting Date:

11/06/2024

Application Deadline:

11/17/2024

Agency:

State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Salary Range:

$4,138 - $6,322

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Investigator 2

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Investigator 2

The

Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

(BSPA) regulates the performance of approximately 4,000 Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants. The Board issues licenses, promulgates rules, monitors continuing education, investigates complaints, issues civil penalties for violations, and may revoke or impose disciplinary action on a license holder or their practice. The Board is comprised of eight volunteer members: two speech-language pathologists, two audiologists, one licensed otolaryngologist, one speech-language pathology assistant, and two public members. Each member is committed to safeguarding the public health, the safety and wellbeing of Oregonians.

As the Investigator for BSPA, you will support the agency’s regulatory and compliance function by investigating suspected violations of Oregon statute and administrative rules and reviewing the background of licensure applicants prior to their approval by the Board. The Investigator conducts criminal background checks of applicants, responds to public and board-initiated complaints by conducting thorough investigations; provides information and technical assistance, and otherwise promotes and enforces compliance with regulations that have been adopted by the legislature and Board to protect the public health, safety and welfare of Oregonians.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of recent (within the last five years) investigative experience which included gathering facts, collecting evidence, examining records, and conducting interviews to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations.

Note: College-level courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, law, accounting, auditing, or a closely related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience.

Desired Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality.

• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and in writing) with the proven ability to present information clearly, logically and persuasively.

• Demonstrated time management and organization skills with the ability to track multiple activities and ensure work completion with high attention to detail, filing and records management.

• Proven skill and experience partnering with specialized professionals who are experts in their respective field.

• Thorough technical and operational background of principles and familiarity with:

  • Conducting interviews and processing complaints

  • Identifying issues, preparing and implementing plans of action, and making recommendations

  • Sourcing and compiling data and evidence; Analyzing and interpreting results of findings

  • Government and administrative laws

  • Communicating findings and results through formal presentation of technical reports

  • Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules and Board policies; principles and practices of public administration (i.e. maintaining public records and confidential information)

Preference Statement:

Preference may be given to candidates with investigative experience in the medical field, education and/or government regulation.

Application Details and Instructions

• Visit the

  State of Oregon job opportunities webpage

  to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee

  Workday

  account.

• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, represented, Investigator 2 position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have agency specific questions please reach out to:

  Speechaud.board@bspa.oregon.gov

  If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Our small team focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Learn more about us

here

. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a

  competitive benefits package

  .

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• Get There

  • Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

• Live, work, and play in

  Portland, Oregon (Lloyd District)

  .

• The Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology offers the ability to telecommute from a home office, making this an amazing opportunity for those seeking for a better work-life balance.

Additional Details

• Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Training and certification.

• The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain Oregon LEDS certification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit

  Veterans Resources

  .

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