Investigator Trainee

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission seeks individuals to serve as Investigator Trainees in their Office of Compliance & Investigations. Under direction of an experienced Supervisor, the Investigator Trainee will receive on the job training by working as an integral part of a professional team of Investigators.  The Trainees will learn to perform office and field duties of a routine nature involving the review and assessment of compliance with rules and regulations and the investigation of cases involving applicants and approved licensees as it pertains to fraud, negligence, misrepresentation, misconduct, or abuse/neglect by the entity, industry representatives, licensed/certified professionals, authorized vendors, etc.  Learns to assist in investigating complaints pertaining to the administration or enforcement activities of State licensing boards, agencies, commissions, and/or consumer protection advocacy entities. Learns to prepare and/or assist in the preparation of legal documents for review and further processing.  Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. May be required to perform other related duties.

The standard workweek is Monday through Friday. This position may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot telework program, which allows eligible employees to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week, as approved by management.  The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage, benefit leave, Pension, supplemental pension plan, tax saving programs, and paid holidays.

Education & Experience:

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

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Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.

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A combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. 

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

Trainee Titles: Appointees to a Trainee title will serve a four (4) month working test period and a one (1) year training period concurrently.  Upon successful completion of one (1) year training period, incumbent will be advanced to the journeyman title.  A Civil Service examination is not required for this advancement.

SAME Applicants: Candidates applying under the New Jersey “SAME” program, must include a Schedule A or B letter with other supporting documents (resume, proof of degree, etc) by the closing date indicated above.  For more information, please visit  https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.

Veteran’s Preference: Veterans must provide proof of New Jersey Veteran’s Preference with their initial application by including a copy of their New Jersey Civil Service Commission Notification of Veteran’s Status.  For more information, please visit: http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.

Residency: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act, P.L. 2011, c.70, new public employees are required to establish and maintain principle residence in New Jersey within one (1) year of employment.  For more information, please visit: https://nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/njfirst/NJFirst.html.

If you are qualified, please submit the documents listed below 

• Cover letter/Letter of interest
• Resume
• Proof of degree (unofficial transcript reflecting the date the degree was awarded/conferred or copy of diploma)

Treasury Employment Recruiter

Email address: EmploymentRecruiter@treas.nj.gov

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