Investigative Specialist - Educ Specialist 2

Working Title: Investigative Specialist - Educ Specialist 2

Job Class: Education Specialist 2

Agency: Education Department

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/11/2024

• Closing Date : 05/01/2024

• Bid Open Date: 04/11/2024

• Bid Close Date: 04/17/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Office of Inspector General/Student Maltreatment Program

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes up to 50%

• Salary Range: $33.90 - $50.27/ hourly; $70,783 - $104,964 / annually

• Job Class Option : Due Process

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Telework arrangements may be possible. You will discuss your preferences and requirements of the position and complete a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state and will need to report to the office and field location on a regular basis.

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position shouldconsult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order tobe considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above.

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This job posting will be used to fill two vacancies.

In this position, you will comply with the statutory mandate to assess and investigate reports of alleged maltreatment of students by public school employees and/or public-school facilities in accordance with child protection and special education rules and regulations. Duties will include:

• To conduct interviews, collect and analyze data, interpret and apply statutory regulations, draft and issue legally sound determination reports related to student maltreatment investigations, specific to public school employees and complex institutional (facility) investigations;

• To respond to data requests and prepare requested documents in accordance with data practice regulations and standards;

• To provide technical assistance, training and education of student maltreatment laws and regulations, mandated reporting requirements, and relevant data practice standards to constituents and stakeholders including school administration and personnel, state and local government entities, law enforcement, healthcare, legal representatives and advocates, parents of students and the general population.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of professional experience in law, criminal justice, social work, psychology or other closely related social science area

A bachelor's degree and 4 years of related professional experience in law, criminal justice, social work, psychology or other closely related social science

Experience must include

• Conducting administrative and/or criminal investigations;

• Conducting interviews of person of all ages and ability, specifically children;

• Drafting of legal and factually based determination reports that render a final decision;

• Experience in child welfare/protection systems, courts, law enforcement, human resources or school administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in law, criminal justice, social work, psychology or other closely related social science degree;

• Certified Forensic Interviewer of Child Abuse Victims;

• Proficiency in a second language

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.