What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMPLIANCE/AUDIT INVESTIGATOR 3 position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
COMPLIANCE/AUDIT INVESTIGATOR 3
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $64,414.80 to $95,630.40 PAY GRADE: 35
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Business and Industry
Division: Industrial Relations
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 11.363
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 52340
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 10/09/2025
Close Date: 10/16/2025
Recruiter:
KARA CARMONNE
Phone: (775)684-0107
Email: karacarmonne@admin.nv.gov
KARA CARMONNE
Phone: (775)684-0107
Email: karacarmonne@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 7 Days 2 Hrs 12 Mins
The Position
Compliance/Audit Investigators perform investigative and auditing functions to monitor compliance and detect violations of federal and/or State laws or regulations pertaining to a specific program or regulatory area such as securities, Medicaid, mortgage lending, or workers' compensation. Investigators allocated to this series do not require P.O.S.T. certification.
The Division of Industrial Relations is recruiting to fill a Compliance/Audit Investigator 3 within the Workers' Compensation Section in Las Vegas. The incumbent will be a member of the Employer Compliance Unit and serves as a lead worker; performing specialized investigative/audit functions dealing with complex program violations and/or criminal activity. The incumbent will be responsible for making determinations on the intent of investigations; coordinating the work of Compliance/Audit Investigators 1s and 2s; reviewing investigation and audit reports for accuracy and clarity and ensuring procedure is followed; and providing training on case preparation in addition to any other training necessary for compliance in accordance with NRS and NAC 616A through D and 617. The incumbent will also recommend or develop policies and procedures, review proposed legislation to aid in compliance of the program area, and provide outreach or training which requires public speaking.
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, business management, accounting, or related field and three years of professional experience in an investigative, auditing or program-related position which required the application of federal and/or State laws, policy and procedure in making program compliance determinations; preparing detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions or penalties or changes in management practices, policy and procedure; or recommending criminal prosecution; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of experience, three of which were in a professional investigative, auditing or professional program-related position which required the application of federal and/or State laws, policy and procedure in making program compliance determinations; preparing detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions or penalties or changes in management practices, policy and procedure; or recommending criminal prosecution; OR one year of experience as a Compliance/Audit Investigator II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Salary : $64,415 - $95,630
