Lead Investigator (Residential Builders Commission)

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.  

Responsibilities 

• You will lead and manage a team of investigators who conduct investigations for the Residential Builders Commission. 
• You will routinely monitor the status of cases, assign cases, and provide support with guidance and training to assigned investigators.  
• You will work closely with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) to receive advice regarding legal issues or questions about sufficiency of evidence.
• You will investigate complex or priority investigations, prepare related documentation, enter investigative case activity in applicable systems, and serve as a witness in board disciplinary hearing or other hearings.  
• You will provide and submit monthly or other required reports and attend trainings, hearings, or other meetings as requested.

Minimum Qualifications 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience managing investigations and substantive knowledge of the practice of residential builders.   
• Strong leadership and excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Ability to adapt style to explain complex issues succinctly and with clarity both orally and in writing.  
• Substantive understanding of investigative techniques, principles and practices.  
• Knowledge of SC’s profession of residential builders.  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.  

Other Requirements

• Position works in both an office and field environment.  
• May require extended periods of driving and sitting and may require visiting private facilities that are non ADA compliant.  
• May need to bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to 25lbs.  
• Occasional work outside of normal Agency business hours.   Frequent statewide travel and occasional overnight travel.   
• Must have a valid SC Driver's License and provide a 10 year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.  

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave