Investigator 2 (PCN 068573)

State of Alaska•Multiple Locations, AK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply. Welcome to the Department of Health. We’d be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today. This Position Is Open To Alaskan Residents Only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. We invite you to watch our "Welcome to DPA" video here: https://vimeo.com/1023052645?share=copy This position is currently located in Fairbanks. The position may be in Anchorage or Fairbanks, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate. In this role, you will conduct investigations into allegations of fraud by applicants and recipients of Public Assistance Programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Alaska Temporary Assistance Program, Adult Public Assistance Program, and Medicaid Programs. You will prepare cases for criminal prosecution and Administrative Disqualification Hearings. You will represent the Department in cases presented for Administrative Disqualification Hearings or in criminal proceedings. This position will require phone and in-person contact with witnesses, public assistance recipients, and individuals accused of fraud. This postion may require Travel within the state of Alaska.

Requirements

A Completed Investigator Flex 1 Training Plan OR Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in : Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are possibly difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Investigation: Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with investigation, including interviewing, evidence detection, locating, gathering, and handling, and drawing appropriate factual inferences and conclusions. Provide oral or written reports of findings. Presenting evidence and providing testimony.
Law: Knowledge of State and federal laws, including legal and court procedures, regulations, guidelines, precedents, admissibility of evidence, case preparation, and/or settlements for applicable areas of law practiced or supported.
A current and valid Alaskan Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
Must rate proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
Must fill in the Education section of the application.
If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials.
Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application.

Nice To Haves

Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information, makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations, listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments promptly; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations into allegations of fraud by applicants and recipients of Public Assistance Programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Alaska Temporary Assistance Program, Adult Public Assistance Program, and Medicaid Programs.
Prepare cases for criminal prosecution and Administrative Disqualification Hearings.
Represent the Department in cases presented for Administrative Disqualification Hearings or in criminal proceedings.
Have phone and in-person contact with witnesses, public assistance recipients, and individuals accused of fraud.
Travel within the state of Alaska.