Inspector II Department Of Consumer Affairs

Under the direction of the Supervising Investigator I, the Inspector II conducts independent inspections to assure compliance with provisions of all state laws and regulations applicable to dentistry. The Inspector II also assists with monitoring probationers' compliance with the requirements set forth in disciplinary orders. The incumbent may be required to travel regularly throughout assigned geographic areas. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: Plan, organize and perform the work of inspecting dental offices for compliance with the law. Confirm inspected dental facilities are in compliance with infection control guidelines based on enforcement of Business and Professions Code Section 1680 (dd) and regulations of the Department of Health Services and CAL OSHA. Maintain a caseload representing dental facilities requiring monitoring and inspection activities and tracks the activity by using the Consumer Affairs System (CAS) computer system and the Board's Investigative Activity Reporting System (IAR). Verify the license of licentiates is current and valid and that additional office, fictitious name, corporation, sedation, and anesthesia permits are current and valid by researching the CAS computer system. Verify the office address of record with the Board is accurate and current by researching the CAS computer system. Communicate and work in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies regarding related inspection programs. Issue administrative warnings or citations to dentists and/or licensed dental auxiliaries for observed violations. Gather evidence for use and assistance in hearings and prosecutions. Verify dentistry advertisements are in compliance with applicable rules and regulations of the Dental Practice Act. Verify the dental auxiliary duty information is publicly posted in the dental office. Testify as expert witness in formal administrative cases. Review the final legal decision from the administrative action placing the licensee on probation, identify the terms and conditions which must be met during the probationary period and the timeframes for completion. Meet with the probationer for an initial intake and reviews each of the terms and conditions to ensure they understand what is required during the period of probation. Interpret and explain laws, rules, regulations and policies to the licensee/probationer. Retrieve and evaluate the documentation produced by the probationer and required as a condition of probation (i.e., quarterly declarations, practice monitor reports, chaperone logs and notifications made to patients regarding limits on practice), review and independently validate the accuracy of information reported by probationer. Prepare concise, detailed reports after the intake interview with the probationer and each quarter thereafter relaying the progress of licensee's compliance with the terms and condition of probation, prepare reports of non-compliance when a licensee fails to comply with a term of probation which is used to generate a field investigation, or referral to the Attorney General's (AG) office for further administrative action.

Background Check Requirements: Title 11, section 703D California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring.

WHO MAY APPLY: Eligible candidates who are current State employees with status in the above classification or lateral transfers in an equivalent class, former State employees who can reinstate into this classification or persons who are reachable on a current employment list for this classification. All methods of appointments, including Training and Development (T&D) Assignments and all tenures and time bases will be considered. SROA and Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply. Appointment is subject to SROA and State Surplus policies. Surplus candidates must submit a copy of their surplus status letter. All applicants, regardless of the type of eligibility, must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the classification. To view the Minimum Qualifications, please go to http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/job-descriptions.aspx and enter the classification code or classification title you wish to review. In addition, please attach all required supporting documents (i.e. transcript/diploma, license and/or required certificate) to your application. STATE APPLICATION (STD 678 Rev. 10/2013) All interested applicants must submit a State Application with original signature, and must clearly indicate the basis of their eligibility (list, transfer, or reinstatement, [do not notate LEAP eligibility]) in the "Explanations" section of the STD 678. In addition, employment information MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, contact names and phone number of supervisors. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documentation (incomplete application package) will be eliminated from the selection process. Please remove the Equal Employment Opportunity page as the information is not needed for job vacancies. All submitted information will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. All appointments are subject to approval of the DCA Office of Human Resources. The State of California and DCA is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.