OIG Investigator II

Description

The Office of Inspector General, Division of Audits & Investigations is the investigative arm of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. We conduct numerous types of investigations, which requires critical thinking and research into various Cabinet policies & procedures as well as State and Federal laws.

Our most vital role is to safeguard the assets of the Cabinet. We do this by both investigating and preventing against waste, fraud, and abuse. Our investigations protect and preserve important Cabinet programs such as SNAP and Medicaid as well many others that our most vulnerable citizens depend on every day. Our office is also responsible for employee and Cabinet contractor investigations to maintain the integrity of the Cabinet.

Have you ever known or suspected someone was committing public assistance benefit fraud? Do you enjoy being part of a fast-paced office? Do you have an eye for detail? In this position you will be tasked with conducting investigations of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP) and of WIC participants and vendors. This position includes administrative tasks crucial to completing investigations.

This position will serve as the investigator for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP) and WIC participants in accordance with the rules, regulations and policies of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Food Nutrition Service (FNS). If being a part of a team that is tasked with protecting state benefit resources sounds good to you; Come join us!

This position has been approved for 100% telecommuting and as needed, can report to a nearby CHFS office location in any County. The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. We also offer a flexible work schedule in addition to the possibility of a 4-day work week.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Duties Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Prepares correspondence for program contacts.
• Uses various databases to obtain evidence, summarizes findings in specialized narrative report.
• Works closely with WIC office on completion details.
• Documents undercover work via pictures, purchases and submit reports in relation to investigations.
• Makes formal recommendations based on findings.
• Travel and overnights required.
• Majority of job conducted in field setting involving interviews and surveillance.
• Conducts undercover investigations and controlled buys in Urban and Rural settings.
• Assist with recipient fraud cases.
• Attend meetings and trainings, as required.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Detail Oriented
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent Organizational skills.
• Excellent Time Management Skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work independently.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience in the field of investigation, social work, public assistance, healthcare, or program eligibility.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional investigative, social work, public assistance, healthcare, or program eligibility experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain a valid driver's license for length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions include both extensive field work in a variety of settings and normal office work. Travel throughout the state may be required to conduct interviews, perform surveillance activities and to obtain information and evidence. Interviews may be confrontational. Overnight travel and working irregular hours may be required.