COMPLIANCE/AUDIT INVESTIGATOR 1-UNDERFILL

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Department of Business and Industry is recruiting to underfill multiple Compliance/Audit Investigator 2 positions within the Labor Commission Division. These positions may be filled in either Carson City or Las Vegas depending on the chosen candidate and the needs of the agency. The Labor Commissioner strives to ensure that all workers are treated fairly under the law. The office investigates complaints of non-payment of wages, State minimum wages, overtime, and prevailing wage disputes. The office also monitors youth employment standards including work hours and safe, non-hazardous working conditions. The incumbent must have the ability to analyze statutes enforced by the Labor Commissioner's Office; analyze rules and regulations and apply to investigative or audit findings; make oral group presentations to provide information and explain procedures, policies, and laws pertaining to the program area; read and interpret contracts and legal documents in relation to the program area; review and analyze information received from businesses, complainants, and governmental agencies; conduct interviews both in person and by phone to ascertain factual information; and mediate and negotiate resolution between contending parties. The investigator performs independent investigations and audits with minimal supervision; makes independent judgments and recommendations; plans and organizes their workload; develops cooperative working relationships with staff members as well as State, federal, and local agencies; has an excellent working knowledge of Excel and Word programs. The incumbent may be required to use personal vehicle to conduct State business.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, business management, accounting, or related field; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience in an auditing or program-related position equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III or Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service which required the application of federal and/or State laws, policy and procedures; reviewing documents prepared by others for program compliance determinations; preparing reports which summarize financial and statistical information; or maintaining financial records related to revenues and expenses, grants, budgets, purchases, and/or accounts; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Enforcement powers regarding program violations are limited to a specific program area that involves administrative sanctions or penalties imposed by the federal government, State official or a Hearings Board. Criminal violations are referred to the appropriate criminal justice agency for prosecution. This series is distinguished from other investigative classes by the additional audit function which is performed at least 25% of the time. Audit work is performed in a specialized field which requires an extensive knowledge of federal and/or State laws, program rules and regulations; business operations; corporate structure; financial transactions, terminology and recordkeeping; and detecting falsified records and/or program violations. Violations may be elaborately planned and sophisticated in nature requiring extensive research and analysis to detect.

Receive and review formal complaints; make determinations regarding possible program violations and jurisdiction within the specified program area; gather and analyze background information and facts pertaining to the complaint; make determinations regarding the extent of violations, and recommendations to initiate a formal investigation.

Conduct interviews with complainant, witnesses, employers, State and local government agencies and other sources to obtain information regarding violations or noncompliance and develop leads and facts pertaining to the case to prove a violation or criminal intent exists.

Prepare required forms and notices; deliver to appropriate party regarding complaint and/or alleged violations following department policy and procedure; respond, review and discuss with complainant and respondent.

Develop case files and maintain case logs and reports; place evidence in case file along with chronological documentation regarding investigative steps taken and all contact made with complainant, respondent, witnesses and other sources; preserve and utilize evidence to develop final case reports and/or for future litigation.

Gather and review evidence such as business and financial records, service contracts, professional reports, bank statements, billing documents, sales transactions, client account records, personnel files and historical data pertaining to the suspected violation to develop trends, patterns and to support complaint; serve subpoenas or other legal documents as required.

Conduct audits on a periodic basis by either randomly selecting individual firms or business or as required by State law and reviewing business transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal and/or State laws and regulations; evaluate internal procedures, operating methods, fiscal controls, and verify validity of financial statements and records; explain provisions and application of federal and/or State guidelines and discuss assessments, audit findings and recommendations.

Prepare required forms and notices and send to appropriate parties regarding complaint and alleged violations; review and discuss responses with supervisor and/or Attorney General.

Conduct research regarding program rules, court decisions, industry practices and standards, procedures and techniques to ensure compliance, and to develop or revise program regulations or policies; plan and coordinate investigations and audits to determine whether administrative and/or criminal action should be taken.

Prepare investigative and audit reports encompassing results of examination of accounting records, known violations, statement of facts, case summary, and exhibits of evidence, statements obtained from witnesses, conclusions and recommendations; review and submit reports for hearing or prosecution, and to impose fines and penalties; appear before the governing body or in a court of law to provide testimony as required.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under close supervision, incumbents receive on-the-job and/or formal training in the areas of compliance investigation and auditing. Incumbents also receive training in the laws, regulations, policies and procedures associated with the assigned program area. Incumbents perform all or part of the duties described in the series concept.

This is the entry level class which provides for progression to the next level upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of: research techniques and application; basic investigative and auditing techniques.

Ability to: write concise, logical and grammatically correct reports; speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information and to explain policies; record information quickly and accurately; convey accurate and precise data in a timely manner within established time frames; read and interpret statutes related to the program area to determine compliance; speak with individuals of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds; maintain cooperative working relationships with staff members; work independently and as part of a team; complete required forms and documents.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 4/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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