HEALTH OCCUPATIONS INVESTIGATOR II

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MDH, Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, MD

The main purpose of this position will be to function as an investigator directly responsible for the planning, case review, investigation, thorough analysis and determining strategy necessary to properly prepare a case for the prosecution and/ or alternative resolution. This position will conduct highly confidential investigations of assigned complaints lodged against health care practitioners,  including fraud, misconduct, incompetence, and/or other violations of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Health Occupations Article, Title 12 and its regulations found in COMAR 10.38. This position will be responsible for documenting investigative findings and presenting written reports to the full Board, issues subpoenas and/or disciplinary sanctions. as well as investigating applicants for licensure or renewal of license. This position may also investigate applicants applying for reinstatement of licenses following fulfillment of disciplinary sanctions, and coordinates investigations with Board Counsel, Prosecutors, Board Member Liaison, if needed.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in the field of criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement or an allied health field (such as nursing, pharmacy, psychology, social work, nutrition, dietetics, speech pathology, audiology) from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years experience conducting criminal investigations, including the preparation of analyses and reports for use in legal proceedings.

Note:

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.

The preferred candidate for this position should possess the following:

      . working knowledge of investigations dealing with complaints such as health care practitioners,  fraud  and misconduct 

      . experience with licensure or renewal of licenses

      . computer skills in the operation of various on-line systems and programs to enhance investigations.

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 these classes may be required to have 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 (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

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

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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