| Post Code: D709 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9768 | |
| Classification Number: X5233 | |
| Open: 11/16/2009 | |
| Close: 11/20/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
DHS EMPLOYEES ONLY/TWO POSITIONS The State of Oregon is moving to an online application system, Oregon E-Recruit System (OERS). All branches of state government (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative) will be transitioning to this system from now until Spring 2010. During this transition all current employment opportunities can be found at www.oregonjobs.org. Please pay special attention to the Application Instructions in the announcement to ensure your application materials are submitted correctly. Theses employment opportunities are with the Director’s Office (DO)/Office of Investigations and Training (OIT), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There are two full-time openings located in Salem. These positions are management service and are not represented by a union. You must be a current employee (this includes regular status, trial service and limited duration employees) with the Department of Human Services to apply for these positions. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Please be aware that due to the economic downturn and subsequent state budget short-fall the Governor has ordered mandatory furloughs for employees. This position will be required to take furloughs in the biennium 2009-2011. QUALIFICATIONS Four years of recent (within the last ten years) full-time investigative experience which included conducting fact finding; collecting and preserving evidence according to the rules of evidence; examining records; locating and interviewing witnesses to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations; and writing investigation reports sufficient for use at administrative hearings or in court. Examples of qualifying investigation experience are in areas such as law enforcement investigation, insurance investigation, investigative trial support, or financial fraud investigation. College-level courses in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Law, Accounting, or Auditing may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience. College transcripts with qualifying courses CLEARLY MARKED must be submitted with your application if using this option. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING State of Oregon Application Form PD100 AND A cover letter that clearly addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may e-mail, deliver, mail or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than the application deadline. E-mail:
(Please include announcement number LEHS9768 in the subject line of the e-mail.)
Mail/Deliver:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Brett Marconeri
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
OR
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following:
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. The salary on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the DHS, Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMH), Children, Adults and Families (CAF) and Seniors and People with Disabilities (SPD) to investigate serious unexplained injuries and allegations of abuse and neglect. The major duties include: Identify and locate principals and witnesses to be interviewed. Examine records and other evidence. Ensure medical examinations and treatment is provided. Implement protective actions to minimize risks to individuals or the investigation. Obtain and preserve physical and documentary evidence. Examine and analyze statements of individuals accused of abuse, misconduct or Civil Right violations. Establish a plan of injury, scope, timing and direction of the investigation. Complete a detailed report with a summary of all relevant evidence. Provide testimony and present findings of the case including a summation of witnesses’ statements and evidence. Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Travel within the state to conduct investigations, to attend meetings and training. Irregular work hours and occasional weekend travel. Contact with hostile people, people with criminal records and people under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
