Fraud Investigator (Investigator 2) - Multiple Limited Duration Positions Available!

Initial Posting Date:
01/26/2024
Application Deadline:
02/05/2024
Agency:
Employment Department
Salary Range:
$4,138 - $6,322
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Fraud Investigator (Investigator 2) - Multiple Limited Duration Positions Available!
Job Description:
We are recruiting for six (6) Limited Duration assignments currently funded through June 30, 2024. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible. These positions may be extended beyond this date and/or have continued funding approved in the future.
Do you enjoy digging into details to discover the root cause of a problem? Do you have excellent attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities? If so, please consider joining our dynamic friendly team and apply today!
At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences.
What Will You Do?
As the Fraud Investigator you will investigate individual cases of suspected fraud and follow-through appropriately to the circumstances.
In this role you will:

• Review reports, requests for investigations, complaints or other allegations, and evaluate the specific issues and applicable statutes; and develop a plan to investigate.
• Conduct fact finding according to the rules of evidence, obtain, verify, interpret and analyze any documentation as are required to prove or disprove the matter under investigation.
• Adjudicate issues relevant to a fraudulent action perpetrated against the Employment Department and determine when the evidence is sufficient to conclude the case.
• Answer claimant questions and/or give claimants instructions regarding the status of their claim, wage record discrepancies, claims procedures, or identify problems which prevent claim processing.

For a full Position Description, please click here.
What We Are Looking For (Desired Attributes):

• Experience interpreting policies, regulations, and laws with the ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to manage your own time efficiently and deliver work on schedule.
• Prior work experience in Unemployment Insurance.
• Ability to identify key factors and integrate information to understand data or situations and create innovative approaches.
• Ability to accept and adapt to changes without difficulty when roles and situations are not clearly defined.
• Ability to commit to performing assigned tasks and to take responsibility for your actions.
• Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of recent (within the last five years) investigative experience which included gathering facts, collecting evidence, examining records, and conducting interviews to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations.

OR

• Two years of adjudicating experience identifying issues; conducting investigations; documenting pertinent facts; applying laws, administrative rules, regulations, and policies; and writing administrative decisions.

Note: College-level courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, law, accounting, auditing, or a closely-related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience.
What's In It for You?

• A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.
• Rewarding work in a fast-paced, creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.
• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. This policy applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training.
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• If you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you may benefit from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). PSLF allows you to make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. PSLF student loan debt may be forgiven. OED positions may qualify for PSLF, please visit the website for more information and/or verification.

How to Apply:

• External Applicants: Click on the "Apply" link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use the name you want us to address you by.
• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply through your employee Workday account. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up-to-date and reflects your current position.
• Limited Duration Assignment: Current Limited Duration status employees will be considered for the Limited Duration assignment. Please apply through your employee Workday account.
• State Employee - Job Rotation Option: Current permanent status employees of the State of Oregon may choose to be considered as a job rotation candidate. To apply as a job rotation candidate, you must be currently employed by the State of Oregon (this includes regular status, who have completed trial service), apply through your employee Workday account, and have written approval from your manager/supervisor to apply. Please attach the written approval to your application. If you are unable to obtain written approval prior to the close date, please apply and be prepared to bring to the interview your manager's/supervisor's written approval.
• Attach an updated resume and job-specific cover letterYour cover letter must not exceed two (2) pages. Please attach both documents in the "Resume / Cover Letter" section of the application. If both documents are not submitted as required, your application will be rejected.
• In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes and minimum qualifications listed under the "What we are looking for" section above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure the attributes and minimum qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your cover letter and other application materials.
• Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.

Additional Information:

• These are Limited Duration assignments currently funded through June 30, 2024. Limited duration appointments are regular status and benefits eligible. Upon budget approval, these positions may be extended through June 30, 2025.
• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This recruitment may be used to fill future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.
• Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. This will be used to determine the salary offer based on a pay equity assessment.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details, or you may visit our website for information on Pay Equity.
• United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Employment Department does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

Hybrid Remote Work Information:
Candidates may be approved for hybrid remote work. Hybrid remote work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid remote work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to:

• Reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon, or one of its bordering states within a reasonable commuting distance (e.g. Vancouver, Washington).
• Be able to report to the office location listed in the job posting, as necessary.
• Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; Click Here to view the minimum acceptable requirements. OED IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work.
• Have a private workspace.
• Maintain good standing (i.e. no performance or attendance issues).

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference, please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section.
Equity and Inclusion:
We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. This policy applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training.

• View guidance our hiring managers use at the following website: Equity and Inclusion Recruitment Questions
• Please read more about our Gender Identity and Expression Procedure!

Criminal Records Check:
The Employment Department is committed to being a leader in providing its employees with fair and equal employment opportunities and recognizes that as a best practice in equity and inclusion, criminal background check policies shall be job related and consistent with business necessity. For positions with authorized access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) information, a separate criminal records check is conducted by the Oregon State Police. If you would like further information on how each criminal records check is conducted, please read our Criminal Records Check Policy or contact us at the number below with any questions.
Contact Information and Helpful Links:

• If you have questions about the position or need an alternate format to apply, please contact us at 503-947-1289; humanresources@employ.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition ID number.
• Reasonable Accommodations
• Interview Scoring Criteria used during recruitment
• Understanding the State Application Process
• Resources for Job Seekers