Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervising Special Investigator I (Non-Peace Officer) [SSI I], the Special Investigator (SI) is assigned to the Joint Enforcement Strike Force (JESF) and may be assigned to the Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF) and functions independently to perform a wide variety of tasks focusing on proactive enforcement of laws relating to unlicensed activity and fraudulent activity by licensed contractors. 

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

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Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, they must reside in the State of California once they are hired and start working.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period as outlined on "Section 2113 - Personal Leave Program (PLP)" of the CalHR Manual. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. 

Special Requirements

Fingerprinting:
Chapter 2, section 154.3 California Business Professions Code (a) pursuant to subdivision (u) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code, the department shall submit to the Department of Justice fingerprint images and related information required by the Department of Justice for an employee, prospective employee, contractor, subcontractor, or volunteer. The Department of Justice shall provide a state- or federal-level response pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code.

Medical Clearance:
The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Driver’s License:
The position(s) require(s) a valid driver's license (DL). Provide a photocopy in PDF format of the front and back of your DL, clearly showing your name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL number, class, and expiration.

DMV Employer Pull Notice Program:
The incumbent shall participate in the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Employer Pull Notice Program (EPN), which is a process for providing the Department with a report showing the driver’s current public record as recorded by the DMV, and any subsequent convictions, failures to appear, accidents, driver’s license suspensions, driver’s license revocations, or any other actions taken against the driving privilege or license, added to the driver’s DMV record.

Conflict of Interest:
This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Consumer Affairs' Conflict of Interest Regulations.  The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1, and within 30 days of leaving office.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to act independently with flexibility and tact; willingness to work odd and irregular hours; good memory for names, faces, and incidents; willingness to travel. The incumbent is required to travel throughout an assigned geographical area, by various methods of transportation, and may travel outside of an assigned geographical area, involving trips of up to several hundred miles from the assigned office, and overnight stays, up to several days.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required, and applicants must include one with their application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. CSLB will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take place of the SOQ.

Y our SOQ should be no longer than two (2) pages, single spaced with one-inch margins in 12 pt. Arial font. Write “Statement of Qualifications” at the top of the SOQ with your name and JC-503312 below it.  Include specific examples in your SOQ and explain your responses thoroughly.  Your SOQ should include the following: 

Describe your work experience, education, and training that would make you a qualified candidate to perform the duties as listed on the duty statement of this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications is required for this position. Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications section for instructions.

Job Tags

Odd job, Permanent employment, Full time, For contractors, Work experience placement, For subcontractor, Work at office, Night shift,

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