(DOE-039-25) Investigator 2 (Open to Current State of New Jersey Employees at NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Trenton, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

96697.3

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investigations, Compliance, Evidence Collection, Report Preparation, Criminal Justice, Background Checks, Technical Assistance, Training, Coordination, Leadership, Communication, Regulatory Verification, Case Resolution, Stakeholder Engagement, Analytical Skills, Decision Making

Industry

Education Management

Description

Notice of Vacancy - Deadline Extension Reference Number: DOE-039-25 Title: Investigator 2 Range/Title Code: I22/56783 Salary: $66,080.50 - $96,697.30 Position Number: 907937 Issue Date: November 6, 2025 Closing Date: December 18, 2025 Core Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Location: Trenton, New Jersey Division: Division of Field Support and Services, Office of Student Safety and School Preparedness Description Under the limited supervision of a supervisor in the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance, conducts complex investigations in the field or from the central office, involving alleged non-compliance with State statutes and regulatory requirements; takes the lead over investigative staff; and performs other related work as required. Supports the criminal history background check process for school applicants by assisting with application review, compliance tracking, and regulatory verification. Assists the Chief of Investigators in developing and implementing investigative procedures. Coordinates investigative activities and ensures alignment with state regulations. Provides technical assistance and training to school districts on background check requirements. Leads investigative staff to ensure timely, accurate case resolution and effective communication with stakeholders. Requirements Education Note: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional office and/or professional field experience conducting investigations, collecting evidence, and preparing investigative reports related to criminal, civil, or regulatory matters involving fraud, misrepresentation, or other acts of criminal or civil misconduct; or as a police officer performing criminal follow-up investigations (not preliminary investigations). or Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. or Possession of a Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, or Criminal Justice; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. Note: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions. Preferred Education/Experience Two (2) or more years of experience serving in a lead role coordinating investigative activities, compliance processes, or criminal history background checks. Employee Benefits As a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including: • Pension • Deferred Compensation • Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) • Tuition Reimbursement* • Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA) • 13 paid holidays • Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days) • Telework* • Alternate Work Week Program* *Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines. Open to the Following Employees serving in a permanent capacity in a competitive title for an aggregate of at least one (1) year who meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission’s website info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/56783.htm. Interested candidates may apply via: https://www.nj.gov/education/careers/. Authorization to Work Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas. SAME Applicants If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: [email protected], or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3. EOE/AA Statement The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex investigations related to non-compliance with State statutes and regulatory requirements. Lead investigative staff and ensure alignment with state regulations while providing technical assistance to school districts.