Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of a Supervising Special Investigator, this position is an investigator for the Sacramento Legal Office. The incumbent will be responsible for the most sensitive and complex investigations, detecting or obtaining evidence by employing the most appropriate investigative techniques in defense of lawsuits and claims against the Department; in addition, the Special Investigator is responsible for establishing procedures and other recommendations to management to ensure the accountability and integrity of the investigative process. This position does not have peace officer authority pursuant to Penal Code Section 830 et seq.

The incumbent will be responsible to plan, organize and conduct complex, civil, field and administrative investigations to detect or gather evidence in defense of third-party lawsuits and claims against the Department. In depth investigations and surveillance on members of the public who have sued the Department to develop and gather physical, documentary, and testimonial evidence for the use in administrative and court legal actions. Familiarity with drones and GPS technology. Provide logistical support for trial attorneys.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Special Investigator  exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N St, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

The SOQ must include your name, the Job Code Number (JC), and be typed in 12-point Arial font. Using the duties described in the Job Description section of this advertisement, provide a narrative description that clearly demonstrates how your experience meets the qualifications for this position. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum age for appointment is 21 years

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Possess basic computer and technological skills, such as word processing, Internet, email, recording devices, cameras; experience in working with clients in a professional, competent manner; possess tact, emotional stability, maturity. Experience in using digital and video recorders for gathering of evidence. Willingness to work evenings and weekends. Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required when using a state-owned or leased vehicle in performance of the essential functions of this position.

Ability to prioritize multiple, changing assignments within short deadlines with limited  supervision; aptitude for investigation work; ability to be flexible; willingness to travel; keenness of observation; good memory for names, faces, places, and incidents; neat personal appearance; possess tact, emotional stability, maturity and the ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and organizations and maintain the confidence and respect of others; ability to work effectively under pressure.

Must be able to work appropriately and effectively under stress, manage complex and varied workload and meet short deadlines. Ability to work on a keyboard; manual dexterity; sitting for long periods. Must be able to stoop, kneel, or bend and routinely lift and move large or cumbersome court exhibits from one location to another.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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