Investigator V

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investigator V in the Internal Affairs Division performs complex administrative and criminal investigations involving HHS employees, contractors, and vendors. The position is selected by and reports to the Manager of Internal Affairs in the Office of Inspector General. Investigations are conducted under the general direction of a Team Lead and managed through the Internal Affairs Manager and Director of Internal Affairs. The work is performed independently and requires evaluating, planning, and organizing investigations, as well as quickly becoming familiar with program areas administered by HHS enterprise agencies. Investigations may address whistleblower complaints, violations of laws applicable to state employment, and misuse of state equipment and other resources. Duties include interviewing witnesses and complainants and taking statements; gathering and analyzing records; coordinating with internal and external departments on joint investigations and serving as lead investigator on some joint investigations; conducting surveillance and other covert investigations; preparing investigative reports; and testifying in judicial proceedings or administrative hearings. Findings may be referred to HHS management for consideration of adverse personnel actions or other executive-level responses, prosecuting authorities, or outside entities at the local, state, and federal levels. Travel of up to 50% may be required. The position is full-time, regular, day shift, and may be eligible for telework.

Requirements

Ten years of experience conducting or supervising investigations in one or more of these areas: financial crimes, document fraud, employee misconduct (criminal or administrative), internal loss, contract fraud, insurance claims fraud, regulatory compliance, legal or corporate due diligence, Title IX, or EEOC; or six years of such experience plus a bachelor’s degree in Law, Criminal Justice, Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or another area of study related to the functions of the Internal Affairs Directorate.
Other full-time experience conducting or supervising criminal investigations as a sworn federal, state, or municipal law enforcement officer may be considered toward the experience requirement.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver License by the employment start date.
Ability to obtain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems (TLETS) certification.
Knowledge of investigative principles, techniques, and procedures.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and conduct investigations; interpret and apply laws and regulations; conduct interviews and gather facts; evaluate findings; prepare concise, grammatically correct reports; testify in hearings and court proceedings; search databases and report applicable results; and work with and maintain confidential records, files, and information.
Skill in consistently producing thorough and complete investigations.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations and examinations of alleged violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
Identify, contact, and interview potential witnesses and complainants; collect data and conduct field studies.
Assist with undercover or surveillance work related to suspected violations.
Evaluate, summarize, and document investigative findings; prepare records, correspondence, and reports.
Interact and exchange information with state and federal law enforcement organizations.
Examine, investigate, and analyze entities’ business activities for compliance with statutory standards and regulations.
Review samples of completed investigations for consistent and correct application of policy and monitor investigation quality and quantity, as needed.
Assist in preparing cases for hearings or court; testify and present evidence in formal hearings or court proceedings.
Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy, perform related work as assigned, and keep the manager informed as required or necessary.
Coordinate with internal and external departments on joint investigations and serve as lead on joint investigations.
Conduct surveillance and other covert investigations.
Gather and analyze records and prepare investigative reports.