HEALTH OCCUPATIONS INVESTIGATOR II INVESTIGATOR (PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL) Full Time

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LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Maryland Board of Pharmacy

4201 Patterson Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21215

Main Purpose of Job

This is an important position in the Board’s Compliance Unit.

The main purpose of this part-time contractual Health Occupations Investigator position will be to assist the Pharmacist Investigator Supervisor and the Compliance Director in the investigation of alleged misconduct of pharmacy businesses and pharmacy professionals. The Health Occupations Investigator will perform investigations of complaints received by the Board regarding the operation of pharmacies and the performance of licensed and/or registered personnel.

Under the supervision of the Pharmacist Investigator Supervisor, the Health Occupations Investigator will also be responsible for the following:

• Gathering information from complainants, witnesses, and respondents;
• Conducting on-site investigations;
• Summarizing complaints received by the Board and obtaining information/evidence needed in the investigation;
• Obtaining signed statements when warranted;
• Preparing subpoenas for obtaining physical and documentary evidence; and
• Working with Board members, Board Counsel, the Executive Director, Pharmacist Investigator Supervisor, and Compliance Director in developing cases and performing technical tasks.

Please Note: This position is hybrid telework eligible.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Notes

• Candidates may substitute the 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 and two years of experience conducting criminal investigations, including the preparation of analyses and reports for use in legal proceedings for the required experience.
• 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.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

The desired candidate should possess:

• Excellent oral and written skills
• Excellent interviewing skills
• Experience with computers and software applications
• Experience working with a team

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification 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.

Special Requirements

Employees in this classification 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

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

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Benefits

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information 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.

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.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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