INVESTIGATOR - UNCLASSIFIED

INVESTIGATOR - UNCLASSIFIED

Salary

$93,220.00 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Unclassified Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03838

Department

COMMISSION ON ETHICS

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Salary Grade

Not Assigned

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

CARSON CITY, NV 89703

• Description
• Benefits
• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Commission of Ethics is hiring an Investigator primarily responsible for investigating Ethics Complaint allegations. Duties include the planning of investigatory steps and identification of needed evidence, review of documents, video, and audio evidence, coordinating, executing, and summarizing witness interviews. The investigator compiles the evidence and may be requested to create visual aids for presentation to the Commission. The Investigator also provides investigative assistance for other Commission activities.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or equivalent of 3 years of experience conducting investigations in the context, scop and course of legal proceedings.

Job Duties

1. Provide full range of investigatory duties as assigned, including, but not limited to:

a) Investigating and evaluating allegations, documents and testimony;

b) Discovering factual information, including private and governmental records through Lexis, Nevada Law Library and other sources;

c) Arranging and conducting witness interviews and preparing affidavits or declarations;

d) Compiling and organizing panel and hearing exhibits;

e) Analyzing facts to applicable provisions of NRS 281A; and

f) Preparing written reports.

2. Use paperless technology to organize and catalogue voluminous documents.

3. Compile and organize essential information and exhibit for interviews and hearings.

4. Provide attorney support generally, including preparation of legal research, memoranda, and documents.

5. Maintain and update paper and electronic records and files, record and store information, provide information to authorized individuals and maintain security and confidentiality of records and files.

6. Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of computer applications directly relating to case management, including broad knowledge of the legal process.

7. Maintain calendars and track deadlines.

8. Prepare, proofread, format and finalize investigatory and legal documents and hearing materials.

9. Conduct training presentations regarding the Ethics Law to public officers and employees.

10. Collect public records and associated data related to public records requests.

11. Collect and distribute weekly media reports related to the Commission and government ethics issues in the State and country.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in administrative law proceedings.

2. Comprehensive skills in computerized investigation and experience in conducting case analysis and witness interviews.

3. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in oral and written form; appropriate business communication style; writing and proofreading skills, including grammar and spelling.

4. Professional demeanor and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and the general public.

5. Skill in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

6. Broad knowledge of the legal process, including investigative and evidentiary standards.

7. Highly detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills.

8. Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines.

9. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet, Databases).

10. Ability to prepare investigative reports which include findings of fact, documentation of evidence, and alleged violations committed.

11. Ability to testify before the Commission or a court of law, as required.

12. Ability to maintain investigatory logs and statistical reports of ethics complaints.

Recruiter Contact Information: Danielle Whybrew - d.whybrew@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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