Special Investigator

Under direction of the Supervising Special Investigator I, in the Investigations Northern Central California Unit, (Clovis Field Office), the Special Investigator (SI), will independently, or as a lead, plan, organize, conduct routine, difficult, complex administrative investigations of individuals or business entities suspected of violations of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (Act) and the California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 2, Chapter 5 (Regulations).

Travel is throughout California (may include out-of-state) and will include extended periods requiring overnight accommodations. It may also include weekend and unplanned assignments that will require an adjustment to the employee’s work schedule. This position may require up to 75% travel per year.

Incumbent must have and maintain a valid California driver's license and be able to travel via various means of public transportation methods, including, but not limited to commercial airlines, public shuttles, shared rental cars, etc.

Incumbent does not have peace officer authority, nor do they perform peace officer responsibilities as defined in the pertinent Penal Code California Section 830 et. seq.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense. Beginning July 1st, 2026, it is anticipated the position will be office-centered and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week.