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Location

Sacramento County, CA | United States

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Job description

Job Description and Duties

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California’s 1.6 million veterans. We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services.

CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.

Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing the state’s  . Visit our website at to learn more about us.

This position is located in the Legal Division at Headquarters in Sacramento.

Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Staff Services Manager II to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please visit for more information.

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking a Chief Investigator to manage a small staff of professional investigators conducting workplace investigations throughout CalVet.  CalVet facilities include eight California Veterans Homes which provide residential care to an elderly population.  Prior workplace investigative experience in a healthcare or eldercare facility is desirable.  Prospective candidates’ prior experience and qualifications should demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills, the ability to create and foster a productive workplace with subordinate investigative staff, and the ability to earn and maintain the confidence of managers and supervisors throughout CalVet.  The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor subordinates. 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Benefits

The website below is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. Please review this information prior to accepting employment.

The benefits of working for Veterans Affairs include easy light rail access and a beautiful short walk to the State Capitol. Additionally, numerous restaurants and coffee shops are located in the downtown area centralized around CalVet.

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.  Please note that resumes, cover letters, and/or any other documents do not take the place of the SOQ.   Applicants who fail to submit a complete SOQ as instructed and/or fail to submit all of the required documents may be eliminated from the selection process.

“The California Department of Veterans Affairs (“CalVet”) employs a statewide workforce dedicated to providing direct service and benefits to qualified veterans as provided by law.  CalVet maintains a staff of investigators who conduct workplace investigations to inform management decision making when employee conduct is at issue.  Please describe how your education, training and experience best qualifies you to be the Chief Investigator and supervise the workplace investigation unit for the California Department of Veterans Affairs.”

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
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  A Statement of Qualifications is required.  Please see the “Statement of Qualifications” section for more information.

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