Investigator - Charitable Activities Section

Position: Investigator 3 - Charitable Activities Section
* Assist attorneys and other staff with maintaining case files.
* Preparing legal filings, witness, and other hearing preparation.
* Testify in legal proceedings.
* Handle telephone inquiries from public and nonprofit organizations.
* Conduct trainings and other public presentations.
* Other duties as assigned.

- Conducts independent investigations of charitable organizations as assigned to evaluate compliance with applicable legal requirements; including:  
* Contact charities that are delinquent in filing financial reports to determine reason for delinquency, explain necessary corrective action, conduct additional investigation into organization’s activities where merited, and develop recommendations for resolution if organization fails to take corrective action.  
* Review and respond to complaints filed by the public and others concerning charitable organization.  Evaluate the issues raised and the extent to which additional investigation might be appropriate.  
* Compile and analyze information from public and other investigative resources, including databases, to identify potential violations and other relevant facts.  Identify relevant issues and develop investigational plan.  Consult with Chief Investigator and Attorneys regarding scope and direction of investigation.  
* Draft subpoenas or other requests to gather relevant documents and information  
* Collect and analyze financial and other corporate records.  Summarize financial information in spreadsheets and reports, develop timelines, and other summaries of relevant facts.  
* Conduct and tape interviews, develop interview questions.  
* Organize and preserve documents or other physical evidence for potential use in legal proceedings.  
* Write investigative reports to facilitate legal review and evaluation of potential resolutions and for potential use in legal proceedings.  Present findings to attorneys and other staff and make recommendations concerning case direction  
* Confer with other law enforcement and regulatory agencies to coordinate information sharing, potential actions and investigations.
** Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage*
* *** all**
* ** interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills and abilities that you demonstrate, using an intentional equity lens.
*** Have and be able to maintain an Oregon State driver license, throughout employment; willing and able to travel as needed (i.e., investigations, court dates, meetings, trainings, etc.).
* Must have basic computing skills and familiarity with Excel.

Four years of recent (within last ten years) full-time investigative experience
** which
* * included:  
** 1.)
** conducting fact finding;
** 2.)
** collecting and preserving evidence according to the rules of evidence;
** 3.)
** examining records;
** 4.)
** locating and interviewing witnesses to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations;
** 5.)
** and writing investigation reports sufficient for use at administrative hearings or in court.
* Examples of qualifying investigation experience are in areas such as law enforcement investigation, insurance investigation, investigative trial support, or financial fraud investigation.
* * College-level courses in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Law, Accounting, or Auditing may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience.
** Experience in reviewing and analyzing financial information, or conducting financial investigations.
* Certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or similar.
* Ability to manage high levels of ambiguity and create clarity.
* Experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines and ability to independently prioritize and manage workload
* Possess excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.
* Experience interviewing witnesses, who are occasionally uncooperative and hostile.
* Experience writing interviews and investigative reports.
* Experience evaluating complaints and/or identifying when a referral is appropriate.
* Work/life balance to include 11 paid holidays a year, vacation, sick leave, personal business leave, and a .
* Permanent, full-time employment in Portland, Oregon.
* A workplace where individual contribution matters and is recognized; and where creativity and accomplishment are rewarded.
* Opportunity to expand your government auditing and data analysis skills.
* Endless peer and management support, and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
* Click "Apply" and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.
* Attach your resume.
* Attach your cover letter (1-2 pages), specifically addressing how you meet the qualifications for this position.
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