AGO Investigator/Analyst, Consumer Protection Division, WA State Office Of The Attorney General

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Position and Salary Information

The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full time AGO Investigator/Analyst in the Consumer Protection Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and  is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

AGO Investigator/Analyst Range 63: $72,924 - $98,040

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.

• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.

Excellent benefits

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance.  Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more.

With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options for most positions, a Wellness Program, the Employee Assistance Program, and numerous affinity groups to foster community and connection.

WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State.

The Attorney General's Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state.  We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor.  The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities.  This includes:

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• And much more!

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state's interest.  If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you!   Learn more about the AGO here.

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds-- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people.  Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.

One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019.  Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2021 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.

Division Information

The Consumer Protection Division is composed of attorneys and professional staff. The division enforces the Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86) and other statutes to help keep the Washington marketplace free of unfair and deceptive business practices. The division investigates and files legal actions to stop unfair and deceptive practices, recovers refunds from consumers, seeks penalties against offending entities, and recovers costs and fees to ensure that wrongdoers pay for their actions. Division staff participate in the many legislative initiatives that affect consumer protection each year.

The Consumer Protection Division also includes public service programs including the Consumer Resource Center and administers the Washington State Lemon Law Program and the Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program.

What does an AGO Investigator/Analyst do?

This position investigates high profile, politically sensitive, and multi-jurisdictional cases that have statewide impact, including into potential violations of the Consumer Protection Act and the Manufactured Housing Landlord Tenant Act. These investigations may involve broad public harm, multiple victims, numerous statutes, high degree of sensitivity due to the nature of issues and/or persons involved. This position develops information critical to the preparation, defense, or prosecution of civil cases under the CPA and the MHLTA.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Interviewing potential defendants, informants, and witnesses;

• Preparing reports and draft declarations or other witness statements in accordance with their statements; locating witnesses;

• Preparing investigative reports or spreadsheets summarizing evidence and strength of evidence;

• Analyzing documents and other physical evidence; securing evidence;

• Organizing and presenting evidence to support civil enforcement actions;

• Drafting or assisting in drafting Civil Investigative Demands, subpoenas, or other discovery;

• Assisting drafting or reviewing drafts of complaints, consent decrees, other court documents, and enforcement letters;

• Testifying at trial.

This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five years of experience conducting investigations, which include the authority to independently plan and conduct investigations in civil or criminal cases.

Additional qualifying investigative experience may substitute year for year for education.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
• A current resume detailing experience and education.

READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:

• You may not reapply to this posting for 60 days.

• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov.

• A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.

• Please be sure to remove private information such as your Social Security number, date of birth, etc.

• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.

The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

For assistance with the application process, please contact Judith Vandergeest or (360) 586-7691.