Investigator 1/2/3 (PCN 073064)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

14h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is flexibly staffed and may be filled at the Investigator 1, Investigator 2, or Investigator 3 level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Work progresses from routine investigations performed with close supervision at the Investigator 1 level, to independent journey-level work at Investigator 2, and to unusual, difficult, or exceptionally complex investigations at Investigator 3. Investigate reports of employers operating without required workers’ compensation insurance and allegations of workers’ compensation fraud using interviews, records research, databases, and field work. Analyze payroll, insurance, employment, business, financial, medical, and other records to determine compliance, identify violations, and develop evidence. Prepare investigative reports, petitions, discovery requests, subpoenas, hearing materials, exhibits, and other documentation, and provide factual testimony regarding investigations personally conducted. Work with employers, employees, witnesses, insurers, attorneys, and Local, State, and Federal partners to obtain information, coordinate investigative activity, and support appropriate enforcement action. 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 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 Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• 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 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.
• Competencies in Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to non-verbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in performing duties such as assisting in investigative work or legal research; preparing legal documents; conducting searches to locate individuals and/or assets; providing accurate interpretative information on laws and regulations; conducting administrative reviews of cases under appeal and issuing decisions; conducting interviews; locating and gathering information and data, evidence, and/or testimony to be used in civil or criminal proceedings, administrative actions, or governmentally regulated activities; conducting adjudications of claims; and/or drafting documents in support of attorneys or agencies engaged in administrative adjudication.
• Competencies in 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Must 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.

Nice To Haves

• Completed Investigator Flex 1 Training Plan

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of employers operating without required workers’ compensation insurance and allegations of workers’ compensation fraud using interviews, records research, databases, and field work.
• Analyze payroll, insurance, employment, business, financial, medical, and other records to determine compliance, identify violations, and develop evidence.
• Prepare investigative reports, petitions, discovery requests, subpoenas, hearing materials, exhibits, and other documentation, and provide factual testimony regarding investigations personally conducted.
• Work with employers, employees, witnesses, insurers, attorneys, and Local, State, and Federal partners to obtain information, coordinate investigative activity, and support appropriate enforcement action.

Benefits

• Meaningful public-service work with varied investigative assignments and direct opportunities to improve compliance with Alaska’s workers’ compensation laws.
• Flex structure provides a defined career path from the entry-level Investigator 1 through the journey-level Investigator 2 and advanced Investigator 3.
• New investigators receive structured on-the-job training, coaching from experienced investigators, and progressive assignments designed to build investigative, analytical, legal, interviewing, and case-presentation skills.
• SIU works collaboratively and shares information and expertise across the team to support consistent, fair, and effective investigations.

What This Job Offers

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