Investigator - Specialist V

Under the supervision of the Alternative Business Structures Program Manager, this position assumes primary responsibility for conducting investigative background checks of applicants for initial /renewal licensure, including reviewing and analyzing applications, developing recommendations to the Committee on Alternative Business Structures, and initiating, preparing, and issuing requests to applicants for further disclosure or clarification. This position will utilize case management skills to ensure timely and efficient processing of assigned investigations, testify at hearings regarding recommendations, and interview applicants regarding their application. Additionally, this position will assist in developing policies and procedures for the program relating to the licensure process. This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule once the employee has completed three (3) months of employment and has sufficiently proved their ability to perform assigned tasks. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer. The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: Accrued vacation pay and sick leave 10 paid holidays per year Health and dental insurance Retirement plan Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Retirement Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. The successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree and at least five years' experience in the judicial or legal systems or as an investigator for a regulatory agency. Directly related experience may substitute for the degree. This position requires effective written and oral business communication skills and the production of timely and accurate reports and documentation. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and work effectively with applicants, judicial officers, staff, attorneys and the public. This position also requires proficient use of court software programs, including Microsoft Office, Adobe, and application-processing programs; and the ability to work independently while exercising sound judgement and strong analytical skills in sensitive and high-pressure situations. Further responsibilities could include testifying at hearings regarding recommendations for denial of initial or renewal licensure, interviewing applicants regarding their application, and training staff on the investigative process.