Investigator 4 (PCN 084026)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Insurance is recruiting an Investigator 4 to serve as Chief Investigator and supervise the Anchorage office’s four-person Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit. The unit investigates insurance fraud allegations in compliance with Alaska statutes. Under the general direction of Division of Insurance leadership and the Attorney General’s Office, the Chief Investigator oversees civil and criminal investigations and supervises investigators’ activities. The position follows standardized policies and procedures to manage the unit’s operational programs and prepare cases for prosecution or regulatory action. The Division of Insurance regulates the insurance industry to protect Alaskan consumers. It has 48 positions split between Anchorage and Juneau. The Investigation Unit fosters a positive, diverse, and respectful environment, works closely with other division sections, and encourages innovative ideas, personal growth, and team participation. The position is based in the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. It requires the ability to qualify for a Special Commission with the Department of Public Safety, travel statewide and outside Alaska, and work irregular or unusual hours during investigations. A Department of Public Safety background check may be conducted.

Requirements

Competencies in integrity and honesty, including ethical conduct and trustworthiness.
Knowledge of investigation guidelines, regulations, and procedures, including interviewing, detecting, locating, gathering and handling evidence, drawing factual inferences and conclusions, reporting findings orally or in writing, presenting evidence, and providing testimony.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and relevant legal and court procedures, regulations, guidelines, precedents, admissibility of evidence, case preparation, and/or settlements.
Ability to manage employee performance by setting and communicating specific, measurable expectations and goals, tracking progress, supporting employees, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues promptly.
Technical credibility in applying principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
Preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible investigative work experience sufficient to provide the stated competencies. Relevant work may include locating and gathering information, evidence, or testimony for civil or criminal proceedings, administrative actions, or regulated activities; preparing reports for attorneys or agencies engaged in administrative adjudication; and/or detecting and verifying suspected fraud, licensing violations, and other violations of state law.
Ability to qualify for a Special Commission with the Department of Public Safety.
Ability to travel statewide and outside Alaska and willingness to work irregular or unusual hours during an investigation.
Applicants are requested to submit three professional references with supervisory responsibility over them, their daytime phone numbers, three most recent performance evaluations, proof of successful completion of a recognized law enforcement academy, and a cover letter.
The cover letter must address experience with the listed competencies, explain any areas without experience, explain why the applicant is best qualified, and detail relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities.
If post-secondary education is used to meet minimum qualifications, complete the application’s Education section and attach transcripts; indicate completed units if no degree was obtained.
If work experience is used to meet minimum qualifications and is not documented in the application, provide the employer, job title, employment dates, and whether the work was full- or part-time.

Responsibilities

Supervise the Anchorage office’s four-person Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit.
Oversee civil and criminal investigations under the general direction of Division of Insurance leadership and the Attorney General’s Office.
Supervise investigators’ activities.
Manage the unit’s operational programs in accordance with standardized policies and procedures.
Prepare cases for prosecution or regulatory action.
Investigate insurance fraud-related allegations in compliance with Alaska statutes.