Fraud Investigator

Location: Bangor,Maine,United States

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date: July 5, 2024

Closing Date: August 9, 2024

Job Class Code: 5040
Grade:  22
Salary: $45,801.60 -$ 61,443.20
Position Number: 02000-2291

Location: Bangor

As a Fraud Investigator you will: 
•    Investigate and prepare cases of alleged public assistance fraud and/or related crimes for prosecution and recovery of overpayments;
•    Review complaints of alleged public assistance fraud;
•    Interview witnesses, complainants, and others with knowledge of the facts;
•    Conduct fraud investigations;
•    Gather evidence;
•    Write investigation reports;
•    Refer cases for prosecution;
•    Investigate violations for administrative hearings and sanctions;
•    Testify as a State witness to facts developed during the conduct of an investigation.
•    This work requires extensive personal contact and the use of other appropriate investigative and collection techniques. State-wide travel is required.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, your background must include 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.
The successful candidate must pass Criminal Justice Information Services (“CJIS”) clearance, as well as a fingerprint background check.
*** In order to properly evaluate your experience, please respond to the following performance areas on a separate document and include with your cover letter:
1.    Knowledge of investigative procedures, methods, techniques and use of associated equipment.
2.    Experience in criminal investigations and/or law enforcement.
3.    Experience in gathering, evaluating and analyzing investigative information in order to prepare detailed reports for prosecution.
4.    Experience in forensic accounting.

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Agency information: 

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office for Family Independence (OFI) is responsible for administration of eligibility determination for a number of programs, including MaineCare, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Supplement and Child Support.  The Fraud Unit is tasked with identifying, investigating and presenting for prosecution or administrative hearing, all allegations of public benefits fraud in the State.

Application Information:

 Please submit all documents or files in  PDF format.

 Please submit all documents or files in a PDF or Word format.

For additional information about this position please contact Tom Roth, Director of Fraud Operations at Thomas.J.Roth@Maine.gov.  To apply, please upload a current resume, transcript or copy of degree (transcript/degree needed only if education is used to meet the minimum qualifications), and cover letter addressing the four (4) competencies listed above.

To request a paper application, please contact Ashley.Smith@Maine.gov .

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 d