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Are you a qualified professional with a law degree or another advanced graduate degree looking for meaningful, people-centered work that serves your community? We are seeking a skilled professional to conduct impartial investigations into workplace concerns, including harassment,  discrimination, misconduct, and policy violations within the county government.

In this role, you will utilize your analytical skills and professional judgment to conduct thorough and impartial investigations that promote trust and ensure adherence to county policies and procedures. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise in public service, supporting the employees and residents who rely on county services every day.  Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  Check out our impressive suite of benefit offerings:  

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance. 
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
  • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays +One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
•   Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions -Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth 
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Employee Assistance 
• Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave 
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance -Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance 

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JOB SUMMARY
In collaboration with the Pinal County Human Resources Department and under the direction of the Pinal County Manager’s Office, the Professional Responsibilities Office (PRO) was established to foster a culture of integrity and promote the highest standards of professional conduct.

The PRO Deputy Director is responsible for managing a varied caseload of complex administrative investigations involving alleged violations of County policy and/or law regarding harassment, discrimination, retaliation, related misconduct, and other serious misconduct warranting the involvement of specialized investigative staff. 

The PRO Deputy Director provides significant assistance and input to the director, influencing decisions that direct the department's operations, including complex administrative investigations and the drafting/revising of Pinal County Policies and Procedures and Merit System Rules. In the director's absence, the deputy director oversees department operations and assumes decision-making responsibilities for the Professional Responsibilities Office.

This position is not covered under the Pinal County Merit System. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship of incumbents in this position is "at will," i.e., the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts thorough, prompt, and equitable administrative investigations involving sensitive and complex issues.
• Conducts in-depth legal research regarding the elements necessary to prove certain allegations, including consulting relevant policies, laws, regulations, and administrative guidance.
• Develops investigation plans to identify allegations and issues, applicable policies and laws, relevant evidence, and scope of investigations. Performs core investigative tasks, including interviewing witnesses, gathering relevant records, evaluating and analyzing evidence, conducting credibility assessments, and making factual findings.
• Drafts professional, well-analyzed, well-research, comprehensive reports that summarize the investigation and prepares other documents of organizational and legal significance.
• Ensures timely, appropriate communication with all parties and stakeholders regarding investigations.
• Reports findings to the appropriate authorities within the County.
• May be required to testify in court and before boards, commissions, and similar like bodies relative to activities or areas of responsibility.
• Provides assistance to department leaders, supervisors, and staff in the interpretation of county policies and procedures, the processing of employee concerns and grievances, and the handling of complex administrative investigations.
• Participates in County policy review, revision, development, and drafting process to maintain current and legally compliant policies and procedures.
• Drafts comprehensive, sensitive management reports involving workplace culture assessments for County departments as needed.
• Oversees daily operations and assumes decision-making responsibilities for the Professional Responsibilities Office when the Director is absent.
• Represents the director and/or the department at formal and informal meetings.
• Develops presentations and trainings for elected officials, executives, directors, managers, supervisors, employees, and constituents regarding County policies, merit rules, applicable state and federal employments laws, and best practices for managers and supervisors.
• Promotes and adheres to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Juris Doctor, Master of Public Administration, Master of Business Administration, or comparable graduate degree.
• Five (5) years of professional experience conducting investigations and drafting complex investigation reports or comparable administrative reports, significant legal memorandums, or motions for summary judgment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Arizona and federal employment laws.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of federal and state statutes, laws, principles, and practices relating to employment law, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of due process principles.
• Knowledge of Human Resources best practices.
• Knowledge of laws and statutes governing the release of public records and information.
• Knowledge of principles and practices relating to records management.
• Knowledge of developments, practices, and technology in administrative investigations.
• Skill in using critical thinking to spot relevant issues

• Skill in identifying, analyzing, and weighing relevant evidence and in drawing sound conclusions in complex investigations and other matters.
• Exceptionally skilled in legal writing with the ability to draft concise, well-analyzed reports.
• Skill in interpreting and applying case law, statutes, regulations, rules, and administrative guidance documents.
• Skill in collecting, processing, and analyzing data.
• Skill in negotiating and coordinating changes to the merit system rules and county policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze administrative problems throughout the County.
• Skill in developing management-level training and presentations.
• Skill in presenting management-level trainings and presentations.
• Ability to conduct complex legal research necessary to revise and draft policies and procedures.
• Ability to revise and draft well-written policies and procedures.
• Ability to weigh important policy considerations and ask thoughtful questions.
• Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with complainants, witnesses, and respondents.
• Ability to work independently, maintain composure and confidentiality, and work effectively in a high- pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, demands, and plans.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and handle stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate with elected officials and law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to objectively evaluate testimonial and documentary evidence, independently apply strong reasoning and critical thinking skills, exhibit an attention to detail, and exercise impartial judgment.
• Ability to structure and write investigative reports and other documents with appropriate supporting analysis that present clear and concise findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, exercise initiative, and complete multiple competing projects within established timeframes and shifting priorities while also ensuring an accurate, high-quality work product.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and to establish and maintain effective working relationships that foster engagement and creative problem solving.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism, respect, tact, sound judgment and the highest standards of integrity in carrying out duties.
• Ability to operate various types of visual and audio recording equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires exerting up to20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or, up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, feel, grasp, handle, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, speak, hear, move, operate motor vehicles and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an environment where strong emotions are expressed, and where errors can lead to significant physical or mental consequences.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

 We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.  The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
 

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.  Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening.

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.