Investigator PT

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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The Contractors State License Board is currently recruiting for a Supervising Special Investigator I in the Enforcement Division.
Under the direction of the Supervising Special Investigator II (SSI II), the Supervising Special Investigator I (SSI I) supervises a staff of field investigators and office support staff in the Norwalk Investigative Center (I/C). The I/C staff are responsible for investigating and processing consumer complaints filed against licensed and unlicensed contractors.
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 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.
Fingerprint: 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. Medical Evaluation: The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
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:

Investigation techniques and procedures, and directing others in the performance of investigatory work; laws of arrest, search and seizure, service of legal process, and the legal rights of citizens; duties of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision and supervising a staff of investigators; Skill in: Planning, organizing, and directing investigations.
Ability to: Direct others in the performance of investigatory work; establish and maintain cooperative relations with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification ( please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.
Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD. Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as state on the job vacancy announcement.
Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. Application and any applicable required documents may be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit applications to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.
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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. 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
CSLB will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Your SOQ should be no longer than two (2) pages, single spaced with 12 pt. 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.