Supervising Special Investigator - Apply by 11/6/2023

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Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact?

Join us and lead our team in reducing youth access to tobacco and vape products!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Supervising Special Investigator (PCN 100206) to join our team. This position will be leading the Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement team within our Prevention and Health Promotion Division. Find out more information on this great opportunity below.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday, may include occasional weekend hours
• Work Shift: First shift, typically 8:00am to 4:30pm, may include occasional evening hours
• Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Location: 410 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT

Please Note: This position will require considerable amount of travel within the State. Incumbents in this role will be required to possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive comprehensive benefits plan that includes:

• A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D
• Generous paid time off, include 13 paid holidays per calendar year
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
• Retirement healthcare offerings
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
• A healthy work/life balance!

You'd be able to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Leading a team of Special Investigators to conduct investigations related to reducing youth access to tobacco and electronic delivery system products as required by federal and state statutes/regulations.
• Overseeing the tobacco compliance inspection program, staff, and the tobacco merchant education program.
• Addressing statewide Synar activities, a federal program that works to reduce the sale and distribution of tobacco products to persons under the age of 21.
• Monitoring and ensuring all Synar activities and State tobacco compliance is analyzed on a monthly, quarterly and semi-annually to provide view of the Synar data for the state as well as to meet federal reporting requirements.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of investigatory experience in health care, insurance claims, law enforcement or a regulatory field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been investigating complaints at the level of a Special Investigator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training in law enforcement, health care or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.