Fraud Investigator - Multiple Vacancies

Location: Lewiston,Maine,United States

Department of Labor - Bureau of Unemployment Compensation

Job Class Code: 5040
Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical)

Salary: $47,174 - $65,832
Location: Statewide: Augusta, Bangor, Portland, Lewiston

Opening Date: October 8, 2024

Closing Date:  October 23, 2024

Are you a detail-oriented professional with an excellent eye for uncovering falsification? The Maine Department of Labor seeks a Fraud Investigator to join our team.  This position protects Maine’s Unemployment Trust Fund by investigating possible benefit overpayments. Overpayments can be caused accidentally by misunderstanding or error or intentionally by misrepresentation and/or false statements made while filing for benefits. The position will also require reviewing and validating identity documents submitted to the Bureau to determine if a claim is legitimate or Identity Theft. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of one day per week in the listed office closest to the candidate. Remote work would start after the probationary period. For all candidates: State law requires that applicants seeking employment with the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation (BUC) in a position that uses Federal Tax Information (FTI) undergo a fingerprint-based state and criminal history record check.

 

Primary responsibilities include:  

• Review of claims and employer-provided wage audits to verify if an overpayment of benefits exists and if the overpayment was intentional or due to misunderstanding.
• Writing of unemployment eligibility determinations.
• Identity validation is done through documents uploaded to the ReEmployME system and in person.
• Statewide travel may be required on an infrequent basis.

Skills or knowledge required:

• In depth knowledge of interviewing techniques
• Clear and concise report writing
• Oral/written presentation skills

Minimum qualifications:

A Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice, Law, Business or Public Administration, or related field -AND- one year experience in criminal investigation, law enforcement, forensic accounting, auditing, or related field.  Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. 

Preference will be given to those applicants with:

Experience in adjudication, investigations or audits and interviewing 

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Paul Jerome at paul.l.jerome@maine.gov

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.  In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.  Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700.  Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME  04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018.  Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included.  Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.  

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.4