<p>The Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing is seeking candidates to fill Investigator positions. The investigator will:</p> <ul> <li>Independently conduct thorough, timely investigations of complaints alleging violations of: real estate license laws (ORC 4735), real estate appraiser laws (ORC 4763), home inspector laws (ORC 4764), appraisal management company laws (ORC 4768), manufactured home dealership, broker, and salesperson laws (ORC 4781) and any other laws assigned to the Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing. </li><li>Gather factual and documentary information based on complaint; </li><li>Interview parties to a transaction and potential witnesses to determine facts of the case; </li><li>Review documentary evidence and records obtained from various sources; </li><li>Prepare memoranda of interviews and follow-up correspondence; </li><li>Assemble evidence, records and files; </li><li>Write detailed investigative reports (e.g. recitation of factual support for allegations of law violations, chronologically prepared review of facts detailing inconsistencies in testimony); </li><li>Assist in the documenting, preparing and presentation of cases by legal counsel before an administrative hearing officer, the Ohio Real Estate Commission, the Ohio Real Estate Appraiser Board, the Ohio Home Inspector Board, a court, and/or other appropriate agency; </li><li>Testify at hearings and in court proceedings regarding investigative findings; </li><li>Answer written and verbal inquiries from the public and regulated parties concerning complaints and compliance; </li><li>Perform compliance audits and reports on accounts and offices of those regulated and on continuing education providers; </li><li>Visit brokerage offices to review files and trust accounts; </li><li>Attend continuing education courses to ensure program meets all applicable standards. </li></ul> <p>What's in it for you:</p> <p>At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:</p> <p>Medical Coverage</p> <ul> <li>Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. </li></ul> <p>Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance</p> <ul> <li>Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation. </li></ul> <p>Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance</p> <ul> <li>Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave </li><li>11 paid holidays per year </li><li>Childbirth/Adoption leave </li></ul> <p>Employee Development Funds</p> <ul> <li>The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee. </li></ul> <p>Ohio Public Employees Retirement System</p> <ul> <li>OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. </li></ul> <p>Deferred Compensation</p> <ul> <li>The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. </li></ul> <p>30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. investigative exp. with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description; valid driver's license.</p> <ul> <li>Or Completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice or in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 12 mos. exp. conducting investigations &/or inspections; valid driver's license. </li><li>Or 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description; valid driver's license. </li><li>Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. </li></ul> <p>Job Skills: Investigation</p>