**Working Title: Investigation Specialist** **Job Class: Investigation Specialist** **Agency: State Auditor** + **Job ID** : 83393 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes, Hybrid + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/18/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/07/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : State Auditor / State Auditor-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Human Resources Unit / Special Investigations + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 5% of the time + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. This position exists to investigate and respond to complaints and issues from citizens and local governments received by the Office of the State Auditor. This position will independently investigate matters involving information regarding compliance audits and investigations of irregularities and illegal acts of local government units in Minnesota relating to local government finances. This position will receive and answer questions from local government officials and members of the public, as appropriate. Under the general direction of the Special Investigations Director, this position also will investigate cases involving alleged financial improprieties within local government units that involve complex financial and legal issues, may be controversial, and that may result in criminal or administrative proceedings. **Minimum Qualifications** • Experience analyzing and interpreting statutes, state and federal laws; or experience with and knowledge of governmental accounting principles and auditing standards. • Experience performing financial auditing or conducting investigations into alleged financial irregularities, theft, fraud or other illegal acts within local governments. • Knowledge of laws and/ or accounting principles and auditing standards pertaining to government finances. • Interpersonal skills sufficient to work courteously with public and within a work team in demanding and sometimes tense situations often under critical time constraints. • Experience communicating in a business setting to prepare, write and edit reports, letters and other documents with correct use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence construction that demonstrates attention to detail. • Valid driver's license or have other reliable transportation. **Preferred Qualifications** • Three years of experience conducting investigations within a legal or financial setting (A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance may substitute for one year of experience. A Juris Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience.). • Experience working in forensic accounting. • Experience working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and attorneys. • One or more years experience in an auditing position. • One or more years in a compliance position within local government. • Working knowledge of Minnesota statutes pertaining to local government finances. **Physical Requirements** Requires occasional transport of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move through work space and maintain a stationary position throughout the work day. Must be able to travel to work locations up to 5% of the time. **Additional Requirements** Job offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job-related background check that may include the following: reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and a driver’s history check prior to appointment. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status). 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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.