Health Occupations Investigator *Repost* Compliance & Investigations Officer; Part-Time Contr

Overview

RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

GRADE: ASTD
14

LOCATION OF POSITION: MDH Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215

The main purpose of this part-time contractual position will be the inspection of State funeral establishments, which is a mandated function of the Board, Annotated code of Maryland, Title 7 Mortician’s Act, 7-205(8) and Title
5. There are more than 300 funeral home establishments in Maryland, and many are opened, closed, or sold annually. The Health Occupations Investigator will report inspection outcomes to the Establishments Committee. This position will also review and prepare detailed comprehensive reports on findings of all assigned investigations.

The Health Occupations Investigator will examine consumer complaints as they pertain to funeral home establishments/operations, present facts to the Complaint Chair and Committee, and maintain a detailed Complaint Log.

The Health Occupations Investigator will also report inspection outcomes to the Establishment Committee Chair and Committee members, and coordinate inspection approval letters to be sent to licensees. In addition, the Health Occupations Investigator will complete random audits of preneed accounts in order to protect consumer funds.

• Conduct thorough inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations;
• Evaluate and document findings, to include preparing detailed investigative reports and recommending corrective actions;
• Provide technical guidance and support to other staff;
• Maintain detailed records and ensure all investigative activities comply with COMAR and departmental policies;
• Utilize Microsoft Office to create reports as it is a critical component to this position;
• Monitor ongoing cases to ensure timely and accurate resolution; and
• Respond to complaints, inquiries, and allegations, maintaining objectivity and confidentiality.

Experience
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Three years of experience conducting criminal investigations including the preparation of analyses and reports for use in legal proceedings or professional level experience in a health or legal field.

• Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university to include 15 credit hours in criminal justice, law enforcement, criminology or a health field and one year of experience conducting criminal investigations including the preparation of analyses and reports for use in legal proceedings or professional level experience in a health or legal field for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Investigator, Police and Intelligence Specialist classifications or Investigator, Police and Intelligence specialty codes in the criminal investigation field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

The desired candidate should possess:

• Experience conducting inspections or investigations within the mortuary science or funeral service field, including verifying compliance with state laws, COMAR regulations, and Board requirements
• Experience with and/or knowledge of funeral establishment operations, preparation room standards, crematory procedures, and record-keeping requirements relevant to the mortuary science profession
• Experience reviewing case files, death records, or related documentation for regulatory accuracy and compliance
• Experience communicating investigative findings with both licensees and members of the public in a professional and impartial manner

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Employees in this classification may be required to have daily use of a motor vehicle while on official State business. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.

Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.…