What are the responsibilities and job description for the OIG Investigator II position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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6/3/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-04537
OIG Investigator II
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$48,337.68
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of Inspector General
Location
Location Varies
Counties: Allen, Ballard, Barren, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess Edmonson, Fulton, Graves, Grayson, Hancock, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, McCracken, McLean, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren & Webster Co.
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Counties: Allen, Ballard, Barren, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess Edmonson, Fulton, Graves, Grayson, Hancock, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, McCracken, McLean, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren & Webster Co.
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The Office of Inspector General 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 in order to maintain the integrity of the Cabinet. We offer a flexible work schedule.
The OIG Special Investigator conducts professional level investigations regarding: welfare fraud, EBT trafficking investigations and recipient fraud investigations.
Key Responsibilities include:
The OIG Special Investigator conducts professional level investigations regarding: welfare fraud, EBT trafficking investigations and recipient fraud investigations.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Conducting special investigations as required.
- Gathering evidence.
- Conducting interviews.
- Writing detailed reports.
- Travel throughout the state for investigations and court process.
- Testifying in court and other proceedings.
- May also be required to conduct trainings and special projects.
- Communications skills
- Experience in face to face interviews
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Team work
- Writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure
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. Prior military experience will only substitute if the individual received an honorable discharge, discharge under honorable conditions, or a general discharge.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must maintain a valid driver's license for length of employment in this 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.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Samantha Peyton at Samantha.Peyton@ky.gov or 859-629-0515.
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