Investigator 3 (PCN 073072)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Workers Compensation, is recruiting for an Investigator 3 located in Anchorage. This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 18. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) enforces compliance with the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Act through thorough and fair fraud investigations, accountability for violations, and proactive public education intended to prevent uninsured injuries. SIU values integrity, respect, dedication and commitment, accountability, and a collaborative team environment. This position directly supports the Division’s responsibility to promote compliance and protect Alaska workers and employers.

Requirements

• Competencies in Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• 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.
• Competencies in 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.
• Competencies in 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.
• Competencies in 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.
• Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible investigative work experience performing duties such as locating and gathering information, evidence and/or testimony to be used in civil or criminal proceedings, administrative actions, or governmentally regulated activities which included preparing reports in support of attorneys or agencies engaged in administrative adjudication, and/or detecting and verify suspected fraud, licensing violations, and other violations of state law.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes.
• Must be eligible for commission as a Special Officer with the State of Alaska.
• Must possess an Alaska driver’s license and operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be an Alaska Resident.

Nice To Haves

• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct complex civil, administrative, and criminal investigations involving workers’ compensation fraud, uninsured employers, and other violations of the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Act.
• Gather, preserve, and analyze evidence; interview witnesses and involved parties; research records and databases; and prepare complete investigative reports and case files.
• Develop cases for administrative enforcement or referral for prosecution, including preparing petitions, subpoenas, search-warrant materials, and other investigative documents as appropriate.
• Represent the Special Investigations Unit in hearings, prehearing conferences, employer contacts, and multi-agency investigations, and provide testimony when required.
• Conduct onsite employer visits and public education activities throughout Alaska to promote compliance and prevent uninsured workplace injuries.

Benefits

• Meaningful public-service work with a high degree of independence and variety.
• Handle challenging investigations.
• Collaborate with experienced investigators and partner agencies.
• Opportunities for specialized training and professional development.
• The work combines analytical case development, field investigation, legal processes, and public education, providing a broad and engaging investigative workload.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed