HEALTH OCCUPATIONS INVESTIGATOR I

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Maryland Board of Pharmacy, Baltimore, Maryland

The main purpose of this position will be to assist the Pharmacist Compliance Officer (PCO) in the investigation of alleged misconduct of pharmacy businesses and professional pharmacists.  The incumbent will perform investigations of complaints received by the Board regarding the operation of pharmacies and the performance of licensed and/or registered pharmacy personnel.  This position will work under the supervision of the PCO to gather information from complainants, witnesses and/or respondents, conduct on-site investigations, obtain signed statements when warranted, prepare subpoenas for obtaining physical or documentary evidence, work with Board members, Board Counsel, the Executive Director and/or the PCO in developing cases and perform other technical tasks as assigned.

Education:  Completion of at least sixty (60) credits from an accredited college or university to include fifteen    (15) credits in criminal justice, law enforcement, criminology or a health related field.

Experience:  One (1) year of experience conducting criminal investigations, including the preparation of analyses and reports for use in legal proceedings.

Notes:

1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Investigator, Police and Intelligence Specialist classifications or Investigator, Police and Intelligence specialty codes in the criminal investigation field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Employees in these classes may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Employees in this class may be assigned duties which require the daily use of a motor vehicle while on official State business.  Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle. 

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For recorded job information, call: 410-767-6018.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred; however, the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.