Investigator

Mission

The mission of the Ohio OTPTAT Board is to actively promote and protect the health of Ohioans through effective regulation of the professions of occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training, orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics. This is accomplished through primary tasks of regulation:

• Establishing and checking requirements for entry into the profession
• Adopting administrative rules to increase transparency and create processes for efficient regulation
• Investigating complaints and disciplining licensees for violations of the code of ethics
• Assuring continued competence of licensees through required continuing education

The Investigator plays an important part at the Board. In this role, you will be responsible for:

•        Conducting investigations of complaints and allegations submitted to the Board, including gathering evidence,       interviewing witnesses, victims, and respondents.
•        Preparing investigative reports.
•        Maintaining files and records.
•        Conferring with legal personnel for assistance in documenting and preparing for cases for administrative hearing,     other resolutions and/or filing of charges for referral to criminal prosecution.
•        Testifying if needed during case resolution.
•        Preparing and presenting investigative reports and evidence to Board members.
•        Attending board meetings to provide enforcement information to Board members.
• Handling telephone inquiries regarding practice questions and laws and rules governing the practice of occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training, orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• Completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice or in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 12 months experience conducting investigations and/or inspections; valid driver's license.
• Or 30 months training or 30 months experience as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints and alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description; valid driver's license.
• Or 30 months training or 30 months investigative experience with experience corresponding to type of complaints and alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description; valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

·       Unless required by legislation or union contract, salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code or OCSEA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.

·       Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for. You must clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications throughout your application and in your supplemental question responses.

Background Information:

• The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be offered employment.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.