[Hiring] Investigator 2 @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Investigator 2. This position's primary duty is to conduct preliminary desktop investigations when allegations of benefit fraud are received via Department referrals, complaints from other agencies, and the public via written or hotline communications. Responsibilities include:

• Review requests for fraud investigations to determine if they meet the criteria set by OIG OSI and federal and/or state funded public assistance programs.
• Make independent decisions about the validity of the allegation, whether to accelerate its focus or whether to cease all efforts.
• Research, identify, select and analyze documents and information from confidential and sensitive databases/sources.
• Assign cases to OSI field investigators statewide for further investigation when the referral meets established criteria.
• Scan each case’s Report of Investigation (ROI) into the electronic filing system OnBase and retain OSI’s confidential investigative case files in accordance with the DES Records Retention Schedule.
• Process outgoing subpoenas, monitor and maintain inventory, and complete projects assigned by the Supervisor.
• In-state travel will be required based on the needs of the position and the agency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public assistance eligibility policy and/or criminal offenses under Federal, State and local statutes and Administrative Code.
• Knowledge of preservation of evidence and information.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of the assigned agency's authority and available information gathering systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Requirements

• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local laws, rules, codes and regulations.
• Ability to make sound independent decisions based on available information and establish appropriate course of action.
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
• In-state travel is required.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years.
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Wellness plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Stipend Opportunities.
• Infant at Work Program.
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy.
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities.
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance.