Working Title: Senior Investigator
Job Class: Investigator Senior
Agency: Labor & Industry Dept
Job ID : 90425
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 11/26/2025
Closing Date : 12/05/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE
Division/Unit : Dept of Labor & Industry / CCLD Enforcement Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,723 / 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 announcement will be used to fill up to two (2) vacancies
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the primary work location will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. For this position the primary work location is: 443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this or if you are not able to comply with this policy.
This position investigates and mediates allegations of simple to the most complex violations of the statutes and rules governing the construction industry that may be committed by individuals and businesses in Minnesota. The specific construction trades regulated by CCLD include residential building contractors, roofers and remodelers, electrical contractors, plumbers, elevator contractors, high pressure piping contractors, boiler engineers, building officials, and manufactured home dealers, manufacturers, and installers.
Senior Investigators plan and initiate comprehensive investigations and mediations of the most complex construction complaints and activity regulated by statute and administrative rules; obtain testimony and physical evidence to support effective enforcement action by appropriate authorities and prepare cases for contested case proceedings.
This position will also provide consumer education and information services to Minnesota citizens and business organizations on a day-to-day basis through direct meetings, correspondence and telephone calls.
In addition, this position provides and promotes alternative dispute resolutions as a mechanism to resolve citizen complaints and for enforcement of the statutes and rules over which CCLD has authority.
Minimum Qualifications
· Three years' experience conducting investigations, mediation, or enforcement actions involving violations of statutes or administrative rules, in a regulatory and/or construction-related industry..
Professional experience must demonstrate the following:
Ability to gather and analyze evidence, interview witnesses and prepare reports or case files for legal or administrative proceedings.
Ability to deal with conflict and adversarial situations and the ability to coordinate or mediate mutually satisfactory resolutions.
Communication skills sufficient to analyze and respond to members of the public and industry regarding agency authority, policies and procedures and collaborate with other local and state enforcement and regulatory agencies as necessary.
Written communication skills to produce formal reports, memos, policies, procedures and other information; to accurately preserve evidence and document statements collected during investigations; to effectively respond to inquiries from citizens, the legal community, industry, media, agency personnel, enforcement agencies and elected officials.
Ability to simultaneously conduct work and maintain status tracking on multiple cases; planning, organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.
**A JD; JSD; or Doctorate in Construction Management may substitute for two years of experience; Master's degree in Construction Management may substitute for 18 months of experience; A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management may substitute for one year of experience; An Associates' in Construction Management degree may substitute for six months of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in pre-law, construction management, paralegal, or related field.
Three years professional experience conducting administrative or civil investigations including the interpretation and application of Minnesota Statutes.
Experience processing data practices requests or working knowledge of the MN Government Data Practices Act.
Investigative or professional experience specifically related to the construction industry.
Language skills other than English (such as Russian, Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Karen or ASL).
Additional Requirements
It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver's License Check, Education/License Verification.
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.
