SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

Job Description and Duties

Please click on the "Duty Statement" link, listed under Additional Documentation, to view the full job description and duties of this position. Please refer to the "Application Instructions" and "Required Application Package Documents" for information on how to apply.

Hybrid Telework Opportunity
DRE offers a hybrid telework schedule with a combination of remote and in-office work schedules. The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises. If you are interested in maintaining a life/work balance and not dealing with a daily commute, then this position may be for you!

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

Government Service
Incumbents in this position, who hold an active California real estate license, will be required place that license on Government Service. The license renewal right is protected while the licensee is employed by a government agency in a position which presents a conflict of interest with holding an active real estate license. The licensee may not perform acts for which a California real estate license is required. See Section 10161.5 of the B&P Code.

Fingerprinting/Background Clearance
Title 11, Section 703(d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, incumbents in this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring.

Conflict of Interest
This position is subject to the provisions of 2 Cal. Code of Regs. §18730, which contains the Conflict of Interest Code for the Department of Real Estate.

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:

Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong analytical skills; self-starter; motivated; good research skills; effective time-management and organizational skills. Must be able to effectively communicate and demonstrate good judgment when interacting with the public and professional staff; work well under pressure and meet deadlines; possess integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. The ability to complete an assignment independently from start to finish is critical.

Benefits

The Department of Real Estate offers a competitive pay schedule and a work-life-balance for its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and conditions of employment. Some benefits include:

• Alternative work schedules
• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program
• More than four weeks of vacation/sick leave for leaders
• More than three weeks of vacation/sick leave for staff
• Health insurance in retirement
• Employee Assistance Program

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

Application Submission

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the , please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package . Please be aware that if you are selected for the position, you will be required to submit official sealed transcripts prior to appointment.

DO NOT include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, CCR 174.

Multiple positions may become available.

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.