State Investigator (DOH/SATC #30643)

Salary

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

Conducts confidential interviews in a professional manner and prepares investigative reports within required time frames. Incident Management maintain accurate and detailed compliance tracking, reporting and trending for facility

How does it get done?

Lead Investigator for all allegations, internal reviews, and maintains complete investigation files while abiding by set timelines for compliance. Incident Management Coordinator ensures that standardized procedures and methods are used documentation, analysis, reporting and ongoing management of documents. Provides effective communication and visibility of incident tracking and internal investigations; with the ability to prioritize as incidents or investigations are received based on needed response.

Who are the customers?

Our facility is a secure facility which serves the needs of adolescent males ages 13-17 with a history of violence and aggression; customers are residents, staff, and both internal and external reporting divisions/agencies.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience conducting investigations, be proficient with computers and various software applications, along with tracking and reporting incidents and/or investigations.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Criminology, or other related field, with two (2) years of experience in accounting, auditing, and investigation, or insurance adjusting and investigating or investigative report writing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND6 years of experienceORHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAND6 years of experience2Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND4 years of experienceAssociate's degree or higher in any fieldAND6 years of experience3Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND2 years of experience 4Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualificationAND0 years of experience

Education		Experience		Education		Experience

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must pass background and get clearance. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Yvette Fournier (505) 222-0303. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Date Posted: 03/29/2025
Job Reference: 152665
Organization: Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Category: Project/Program Management

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