Job Description

State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

COMPLIANCE/ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR 2

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $80,053.92 to $120,122.64 PAY GRADE: 40

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.



JOB INFORMATION


Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.


Department: Business and Industry


Division: Nevada Transportation Authority


Location: Reno, Sparks


Job Class Code: 13.257


RECRUITMENT INFORMATION


Announcement Number: 52856


Open to all qualified persons.


Posted 11/03/2025


Close Date: 11/10/2025


Recruiter:


KARA CARMONNE


Phone: (775)684-0107


Email: karacarmonne@admin.nv.gov


Applications accepted for another 6 Days 21 Hrs 9 Mins





The Position
Compliance/Enforcement Investigators perform investigative and enforcement functions to monitor compliance and enforce State and/or federal laws or regulations pertaining to a specific program or regulatory area.
The Department of Business and Industry is recruiting to fill a Compliance/Enforcement Investigator 2 position within the Nevada Transportation Authority in Reno. The incumbent, through audits and investigations, will assist the Authority in providing effective and efficient operations regarding compliance with and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations related to transportation network companies, other passenger transportation, as well as the moving and storage of household goods and towing. The incumbent will conduct investigations of formal complaints and draft administrative reports regarding alleged violations of law based on investigation or audit. The incumbent must possess basic knowledge of relative State laws and regulations and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-13_0/



To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, police science, psychology, business administration or closely related field and one year of professional investigative, law enforcement, or program related experience where standard investigative and enforcement techniques were utilized to make program compliance determinations, enforcement of state and federal laws, preparation of detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions, penalties or criminal prosecution. Work experience may be obtained in a law enforcement, investigative, regulatory or comparable setting; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of professional experience as outlined above; OR one year of experience as a Compliance/Enforcement Investigator I in Nevada State service.


Special Notes

Incumbents carry firearms in the performance of their duties and must maintain a quarterly qualifying score of 70 or better with a firearm.


Incumbents may be required to operate an authorized emergency vehicle.


Incumbents in the Compliance/Enforcement Investigator II, III, Supervisory Compliance/ Enforcement Investigator and Chief Investigator, Compliance/Enforcement classes must maintain Nevada POST Category II certification as a condition of continuing employment.


This position may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays; standby/call back; and flexible and rotating shifts.


Special Requirements

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.


Pursuant to NAC 289.110 applicants must meet minimum standards for appointment prior to employment.


Applicants must submit to a background, medical, polygraph and psychological evaluation prior to employment. Applicants may be required to pay for background fingerprinting and DMV history fees.


Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.


Additional Position Criteria

Graduation from a Category II Peace Officer academy approved by the Nevada Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training (POST). You must attach your current CAT II certificate in order to receive credit.




The Examination


Application Evaluation Exam


The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.







INFORMATIONAL LINKS


For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB