OIG Investigator II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

About The Position

The Office of Inspector General, Division of Audits & Investigations is the investigative arm of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. We conduct numerous types of investigations, which requires critical thinking and research into various Cabinet policies and procedures as well as State and Federal laws. Our most vital role is to safeguard the assets of the Cabinet. We do this by both investigating and preventing against waste, fraud, and abuse. Our investigations protect and preserve important Cabinet programs such as SNAP and Medicaid as well many others that our most vulnerable Citizens depend on every day. Our office is also responsible for employee and Cabinet contractor investigations to maintain the integrity of the Cabinet. Have you ever known or suspected someone was committing public assistance benefit fraud? Do you enjoy being part of a fast-paced office? Do you have an eye for detail? In this position you will be tasked with conducting investigations of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP) and of WIC participants and vendors. This position includes administrative tasks crucial to completing investigations. This position will serve as the investigator for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP) and WIC participants in accordance with the rules, regulations and policies of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Food Nutrition Service (FNS). If being a part of a team that is tasked with protecting state benefit resources sounds good to you; Come join us!

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Must have two years of experience in the field of investigation, social work, public assistance, healthcare, or program eligibility.
Additional investigative, social work, public assistance, healthcare, or program eligibility experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification.
Must maintain a valid driver's license for length of employment in this job classification.
Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Excellent customer service skills.
Detail Oriented
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent Organizational skills.
Excellent Time Management Skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to work independently.
Comfortable in a variety of settings

Responsibilities

Prepares correspondence for program contacts.
Uses various databases to obtain evidence, summarizes findings in specialized narrative report.
Works closely with WIC office on completion details.
Documents undercover work via pictures, purchases and submit reports in relation to investigations.
Makes formal recommendations based on findings.
Travel and overnights required.
Majority of job conducted in field setting involving interviews and surveillance.
Conducts undercover investigations and controlled buys in Urban and Rural settings.
Assists with recipient fraud cases.
Attends meetings and trainings, as required.