Deputy Chief, Investigations and Enforcement, Department of Consumer Affairs
California State Personnel Board Specification
Definition
Under general direction, in the Department of Consumer Affairs, assist the Chief, Division of Investigation, or the Deputy Executive Director, Discipline and Monitoring (Medical Board of California), to plan, organize and direct the field investigative and headquarters staff work of the Division of Investigation or enforcement program of the Medical Board of California; to act for the Chief in his absence; and to do other related work.
Typical Tasks
Assists the Chief, Division of Investigation, or the Deputy Executive Director, Discipline and Monitoring (Medical Board of California), in planning, organizing and directing field investigations; plans, organizes, and directs the staff performing internal affairs investigations, employee quality control inspections, and training and procedural development for the Division of Investigation or enforcement program of the Medical Board of California; establishes procedures to maintain uniform application and interpretation of the laws, rules, and regulations of the agencies of the Department of Consumer Affairs; establishes uniform standards for statewide consistency in investigations and inspections, including techniques, procedures and controls; evaluates performance of staff and takes or recommends appropriate action; develops and maintains cooperative working relationships and coordinates investigative and inspection programs with executive officers, Board members, agencies, and organizations affected by laws administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs and with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; confers with attorneys and administrators on problems requiring policy decisions and legal opinions; manages the Special Investigation and Staff Services Unit in headquarters; advises and assists the Chief in the development of Division or Board policy and procedures related to investigation, inspection, and compliance; assists in formulating the budget and makes recommendations to the Chief; represents the Chief at formal and informal hearings and public meetings; acts for the Chief in his absence; assists the Chief in the maintenance of departmental and Medical Board of California statewide policy standards; advises staff members on administrative problems and departmental and Medical Board of California policies and procedures; assists in gathering information and statistics for fiscal and budgetary control.
Minimum Qualifications
Certificate: Possession of an Advanced Certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Either I In the California state service either:
1. One year of experience performing the duties of a Supervising Investigator II, Department of Consumer Affairs. or
2. Two years of experience performing the duties of a Supervising Investigator I, Department of Consumer Affairs. or
3. Two years of experience performing the duties of a Supervising Special Investigator II. or
4. Three years of experience performing the duties of a Supervising Special Investigator I. or
5. Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the Department of Consumer Affairs or its regulatory agencies in an investigative or related law enforcement program performing executive, administrative or supervisory duties involving policy recommendations, preparation of administrative reports, and public relations in a class with a salary range not less than Supervising Special Investigator II.
Or II
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible administrative or supervisory experience in an investigative or related law enforcement program of a governmental regulatory agency with duties involving policy recommendations, preparation of administrative reports, and public relations. (Experience in California state service applied toward this requirement must include three years performing the duties in a class comparable to Supervising Special Investigator I.) and
Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with a major in criminal justice administration, public administration, or related subject. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Investigative procedures and techniques, rules of evidence, court and administrative hearing procedures, and directing the work of others in investigatory work; public administration principles and practices, including organization, personnel management and training, and problems involved in operating a large governmental organization; activities, organization and purposes of the Department of Consumer Affairs and its administrative and operational units; provisions of the Business and Professions Code pertaining to discipline of licenses and agencies within the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Consumer Affairs Act and current avenues of consumer redress, methods of operation in law enforcement agencies in California and police communication systems; and the Department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; a supervisor's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.
Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct the work of others; secure the cooperation of individuals, organizations, and agencies affected by provisions of law administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs; analyze situations and data accurately and take effective action; coordinate investigation and consumer protection work with related Federal, State, and local agencies, and establish and maintain cooperative relations with those agencies, consumer, industry and professional groups, and public relations media; communicate effectively; and effectively contribute to the Department's affirmative action objectives.
Felony Disqualification
Existing law provides that persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers. Such persons are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in this class.
Citizenship Requirements
Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), in order to be a peace officer, a person must either be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
Age Requirement
Must meet minimum age requirement to be appointed as a California peace officer per the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and in accordance with existing law.
