BON 24-46 Investigator III - Criminal Justice
Austin, Texas
Employer: CAPPS
Industry: Business and Financial Operations
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Job Description
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING
Position Description April 2024
I. TITLE: Investigator III (CJ) (1352) (B16)
II. DEFINITION: Under general supervision, conducts moderately complex
investigations of alleged violations of the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to advanced practice, professional and vocational nursing.
III. QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Personal Characteristics
1. High degree of professional integrity
2. Dependable
3. Self-reliant and uses independent judgment
4. Motivated to accomplish assigned tasks efficiently and effectively
5. Highly organized and able to prioritize
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Objective Attitude
B. Education
Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice, sociology, or related field, supplemented by two years of experience or specialized training in areas related to the agency mission.
C. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to write and speak effectively.
2. Ability to prioritize work tasks.
3. Knowledge of investigative methods and processes.
4. Knowledge of state statutes and rules governing the practice of professional and vocational nursing in the State of Texas.
5. Knowledge of the Administrative Procedures and Texas Register Act.
6. Skill in objectively presenting evidence and testimony at informal conferences and formal disciplinary hearings.
7. Skill in computer word processing.
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly responsible to the Supervising Investigator. The Investigator III accomplishes the functions outlined in Section V in accordance with established policies and procedures.
V. FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
A. Conducts investigation of licensees' alleged violations of the rules and regulations pertaining to advanced practice, professional and vocational nursing:
1. Analyzes assigned complaints to develop and implement investigative plan within accepted time frames.
2. Prepares notices of alleged violations to nurses under investigation.
3. Prepares subpoenas and obtains allegation specific relevant records.
4. Identifies witnesses and obtains statements through affidavits/interviews.
5. Conducts on-site investigations, as necessary, to interview witnesses and identify additional documentary evidence.
6. Documents investigative activities, including all contacts with outside parties and in-coming correspondence, in N2 licensure system.
7. Scans incoming correspondence, including responses, records, and statements.
8. Develops and maintains a recordkeeping system to ensure the integrity of incoming documents.
9. Confirms attorney representation and processes requests for records.
10. Redacts records when appropriate.
11. Prepares investigative case reports which include alleged violations, relevant evidence, and responses/explanations.
12. Recommends appropriate case disposition to the Supervising Investigator/Director of Enforcement which is consistent with adopted Board guidelines and disciplinary matrix.
B. Facilitates timely case resolution according to established guidelines.
1. Ensures that Agreed Orders and Formal Charges are accurately drafted, routed, and mailed in a timely manner according to established processes.
2. Ensures that documentary evidence and witness testimony are prepared for presentation at informal settlement conferences and formal disciplinary hearings, as applicable.
3. Testifies at formal disciplinary hearings and participates in depositions, as applicable.
C. Assists in the education of the public, employers, and nurses.
1. Adheres to agency Customer Service Standards when responding to inquiries regarding the NPA and Board Rules, policies, and procedures.
2. Maintains courteous, effective communication with co-workers and supervisors to promote teamwork in accomplishing departmental and agency functions.
3. Refers questions regarding licensing, education, or nursing practice to appropriate Board staff.
VI. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A. Refer to personnel policies for other conditions of employment.
B. Up to 25% Travel
C. Position is not exempt from the Fair Labors Standards Act (FLSA)
Military Crosswalk:
ARMY: 31B, 31D, 35L, 35M, 89D Officer: 31A, 35A, 89E, 311A, 351L, 351M
NAVY: EOD, IS, LN, MA Officer: 183X, 250X, 649X, 655X, 683X, 749X, 783X
COAST GUARD: IV, ME, MST Officer: INV, MLES, MSSD, MSSE, MSSR, OAP12, OAP14
MARINE CORP: 5813, 5819, 5821, 5822, 8012 Officer: 5805, 7596, 8012
AIR FORCE: 1N0X1, 1S0X1, 3D0X3, 3E7X1, 3P0X1, 4B0X1, 4E0X1 Officer: 14NX, 31PX, 43HX, 71SX
SPACE FORCE: 510 Officer: 14N
The Texas Board of Nursing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran in its hiring and recruitment process. Veterans' and former foster youth employment preferences are granted as required by law. The Texas Board of Nursing participates in E-Verify, and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Personal Characteristics
1. High degree of professional integrity
2. Dependable
3. Self-reliant and uses independent judgment
4. Motivated to accomplish assigned tasks efficiently and effectively
5. Highly organized and able to prioritize
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Objective Attitude
B. Education
Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice, sociology, or related field, supplemented by two years of experience or specialized training in areas related to the agency mission.
C. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to write and speak effectively.
2. Ability to prioritize work tasks.
3. Knowledge of investigative methods and processes.
4. Knowledge of state statutes and rules governing the practice of professional and vocational nursing in the State of Texas.
5. Knowledge of the Administrative Procedures and Texas Register Act.
6. Skill in objectively presenting evidence and testimony at informal conferences and formal disciplinary hearings.
7. Skill in computer word processing.
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING
Position Description April 2024
I. TITLE: Investigator III (CJ) (1352) (B16)
II. DEFINITION: Under general supervision, conducts moderately complex
investigations of alleged violations of the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to advanced practice, professional and vocational nursing.
III. QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Personal Characteristics
1. High degree of professional integrity
2. Dependable
3. Self-reliant and uses independent judgment
4. Motivated to accomplish assigned tasks efficiently and effectively
5. Highly organized and able to prioritize
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Objective Attitude
B. Education
Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice, sociology, or related field, supplemented by two years of experience or specialized training in areas related to the agency mission.
C. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to write and speak effectively.
2. Ability to prioritize work tasks.
3. Knowledge of investigative methods and processes.
4. Knowledge of state statutes and rules governing the practice of professional and vocational nursing in the State of Texas.
5. Knowledge of the Administrative Procedures and Texas Register Act.
6. Skill in objectively presenting evidence and testimony at informal conferences and formal disciplinary hearings.
7. Skill in computer word processing.
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly responsible to the Supervising Investigator. The Investigator III accomplishes the functions outlined in Section V in accordance with established policies and procedures.
V. FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
A. Conducts investigation of licensees' alleged violations of the rules and regulations pertaining to advanced practice, professional and vocational nursing:
1. Analyzes assigned complaints to develop and implement investigative plan within accepted time frames.
2. Prepares notices of alleged violations to nurses under investigation.
3. Prepares subpoenas and obtains allegation specific relevant records.
4. Identifies witnesses and obtains statements through affidavits/interviews.
5. Conducts on-site investigations, as necessary, to interview witnesses and identify additional documentary evidence.
6. Documents investigative activities, including all contacts with outside parties and in-coming correspondence, in N2 licensure system.
7. Scans incoming correspondence, including responses, records, and statements.
8. Develops and maintains a recordkeeping system to ensure the integrity of incoming documents.
9. Confirms attorney representation and processes requests for records.
10. Redacts records when appropriate.
11. Prepares investigative case reports which include alleged violations, relevant evidence, and responses/explanations.
12. Recommends appropriate case disposition to the Supervising Investigator/Director of Enforcement which is consistent with adopted Board guidelines and disciplinary matrix.
B. Facilitates timely case resolution according to established guidelines.
1. Ensures that Agreed Orders and Formal Charges are accurately drafted, routed, and mailed in a timely manner according to established processes.
2. Ensures that documentary evidence and witness testimony are prepared for presentation at informal settlement conferences and formal disciplinary hearings, as applicable.
3. Testifies at formal disciplinary hearings and participates in depositions, as applicable.
C. Assists in the education of the public, employers, and nurses.
1. Adheres to agency Customer Service Standards when responding to inquiries regarding the NPA and Board Rules, policies, and procedures.
2. Maintains courteous, effective communication with co-workers and supervisors to promote teamwork in accomplishing departmental and agency functions.
3. Refers questions regarding licensing, education, or nursing practice to appropriate Board staff.
VI. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A. Refer to personnel policies for other conditions of employment.
B. Up to 25% Travel
C. Position is not exempt from the Fair Labors Standards Act (FLSA)
Military Crosswalk:
ARMY: 31B, 31D, 35L, 35M, 89D Officer: 31A, 35A, 89E, 311A, 351L, 351M
NAVY: EOD, IS, LN, MA Officer: 183X, 250X, 649X, 655X, 683X, 749X, 783X
COAST GUARD: IV, ME, MST Officer: INV, MLES, MSSD, MSSE, MSSR, OAP12, OAP14
MARINE CORP: 5813, 5819, 5821, 5822, 8012 Officer: 5805, 7596, 8012
AIR FORCE: 1N0X1, 1S0X1, 3D0X3, 3E7X1, 3P0X1, 4B0X1, 4E0X1 Officer: 14NX, 31PX, 43HX, 71SX
SPACE FORCE: 510 Officer: 14N
The Texas Board of Nursing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran in its hiring and recruitment process. Veterans' and former foster youth employment preferences are granted as required by law. The Texas Board of Nursing participates in E-Verify, and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Personal Characteristics
1. High degree of professional integrity
2. Dependable
3. Self-reliant and uses independent judgment
4. Motivated to accomplish assigned tasks efficiently and effectively
5. Highly organized and able to prioritize
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Objective Attitude
B. Education
Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice, sociology, or related field, supplemented by two years of experience or specialized training in areas related to the agency mission.
C. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to write and speak effectively.
2. Ability to prioritize work tasks.
3. Knowledge of investigative methods and processes.
4. Knowledge of state statutes and rules governing the practice of professional and vocational nursing in the State of Texas.
5. Knowledge of the Administrative Procedures and Texas Register Act.
6. Skill in objectively presenting evidence and testimony at informal conferences and formal disciplinary hearings.
7. Skill in computer word processing.
Created: 2024-09-10
Reference: 00045045
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Austin
ZIP: 78749