Welfare Fraud Investigator I
Welfare Fraud Investigator I
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- Conducts investigations relating to suspected fraudulent receipt of aid; obtains and presents facts and evidence to support administrative action or prosecution; negotiates for and secures repayment of funds fraudulently obtained; and performs related work as required.
Working under close supervision Welfare Investigator I is the entry/trainee level in the Welfare Investigator series. Employees receive in-service training and are given detailed instructions in the performance of routine duties related to welfare fraud investigations. As requisite skills and knowledge are developed greater independence and the full scope of responsibility are exercised. Unless a position is permanently allocated to level I due to the nature of the work employees are expected to promote to Welfare Investigator II after one years of satisfactory performance at the trainee level.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
Incumbents in the Welfare Investigator I/II classification receive supervision from Welfare Investigator Supervisors or other higher-level supervisor or manager. Examples of Duties
- Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Note: For Welfare Investigator I duties are performed at the trainee level.- Conducts in-house and field investigations of suspected fraudulent receipt of aid.
- Locates and interviews suspected persons absent parents and witnesses using a variety of surveillance and tracing methods.
- Analyzes and evaluates witnesses testimony.
- Enters and retrieves numerical and narrative data from an automated computer system.
- Executes search warrants and makes arrests.
- Examines a variety of records to secure information concerning suspected violations.
- Gathers assembles preserves and reports facts statements or affidavits and other evidence for use in legal action.
- Assists in fraud prosecutions in accordance with specific instructions and clearly defined guidelines.
- Makes arrangements for the repayment of funds fraudulently obtained and follows-up to enforce actions for collection of such funds.
- Reads and interprets computer printouts and information on computer screens.
- Prepares correspondence and reports.
- Interprets and explains the provisions of laws rules or regulations related to the purpose of the investigation.
- May act in a liaison capacity between the social services department and the District Attorneys office and County Counsels office.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Note: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as distinguished between the two levels in the Definition section.
Knowledge of:- Interviewing techniques.
- Report writing and record keeping.
- Computer terminology and computer keyboard arrangement.
- Criminal investigation techniques and procedures.
- Appropriate methods of surveillance skip tracing methods and other sources of information used in locating persons or obtaining facts.
- Principles of identification arrest procedures search warrant acquisition and execution preservation and presentation of evidence.
Ability to:
- Communicate information both orally and in writing in a manner that is understandable to others.
- Interview analyze and evaluate the statements of witnesses or suspected violators.
- Learn interpret and apply provisions of the welfare laws search and seizure laws and the legal rights of citizens.
- Navigate through screens to retrieve information in an automated computer system.
- Write clear and accurate correspondence and reports.
- Perform basic arithmetical calculations.
- Deal effectively with citizens and public officials under conditions requiring tact and good judgment.
- Gather and document information and evidence by observation record examination and interview.
- Negotiate for and secure payment of funds fraudulently obtained or funds for support of recipients of aid.
- Coordinate and communicate job activities and investigations with staff responsible for other functions within the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Pattern 1: Two (2) years of full-time experience as an Eligibility Specialist II;ORPattern 2: Two (2) years of full-time experience interviewing and independently determining eligibility for public or private social services medical services or related programs;ORPattern 3: One (1) year of full-time experience in investigative work which included locating observing and interviewing suspected persons and witnesses writing detailed reports of case findings and preparing and presenting evidence;ANDsuccessful completion of six (6) semester units of college level course work in criminal investigation techniques and legal aspects of evidence.
Note: Applicant who is close to completing this education requirement may be admitted to the exam process but must meet these requirements at time of appointment.
Substitution: An additional six months of investigative experience beyond the one year required above; which included interviewing people writing detailed case reports and preparing or presenting evidence or information in court may substitute for the required education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSWelfare Investigators have Peace Officer status and must meet the following requirements under Government Code Sections 1029 : No felony convictions; citizen of the United States; 21 years of age; high school graduate or GED equivalence; be fingerprinted to permit search for criminal records; be of good moral character as determined by a background investigation; be free of any condition which might adversely affect exercise of Peace Officer powers.
Successful completion of a Specialized Investigative Basic Course (SIBC) approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within twelve months of appointment to the classOR
Possession of a valid basic peace officer certificate as awarded by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingOR
Successful completion of the regular basic peace officer course as awarded by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within three years prior to appointment.
Welfare Fraud Investigators appointed to their positions prior to 1/1/2001 and whose employment with the appointing county has been continuous are exempt from the above requirement for the purposes of promotional positions. If the individual leaves the appointing county to work in the same capacity in a different county he/she must meet the requirements listed above as defined in California Penal Code Section 830.35
Welfare Investigators cannot exercise the powers of a peace officer until successful completion of the above requirements.
Prior to appointment to peace officer status a background check psychological and physical examination is required.
Employees in this classification may be required to work long irregular hours and drive considerable distances on a regular basis. Supplemental Information
- TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION WEIGHTED 100%The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidates knowledge skill abilities and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification. Responses to the questionnaire will be assessed based on pre-determined rating criteria. All applicants must complete the entire examination to receive a order to obtain a position on the eligible list candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.If conditions warrant an Experience and Education Examination may be conducted in lieu of theTraining and ExperienceExamination. Please review the Education and Experience examination information below:
Education & Experience Examination Weighted 100%
The Education & Experience examination is based solely upon information provided from the application and supplemental information (e.g. resumes transcripts). Information provided from the application and supplemental information will be assessed compared to a standard developed in relation to the elements of the job. Special care should be taken in submitting a complete description of your education and experience relevant to the typical tasks scope and minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. Supplemental information will be accepted but competitors should read this bulletin carefully to determine what kind of information will be useful to those individuals completing the evaluation. To obtain a position on the eligible list candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.
ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATIONA departmentalopeneligible list will be established for the county of Plumas. The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.
RETEST PERIOD
Once you have taken the examination you may not retest forSIX (6) MONTHSfrom the established eligibility date.
SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS
Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability military or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements please contact CalHR at orupon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical military school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must attach your transcripts to your application. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.
If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the entry requirements does not assure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list.
General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity initiative dependability good judgement the ability to work cooperatively with others and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. As part of the hiring process a background investigation may be required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual orientation.
ABOUT PLUMAS COUNTY
Plumas County with a population of 23090 is located near the northeast corner of California where the Sierra and the Cascade mountains meet and includes rugged canyons 110 crystal clear lakes grassy meadows 1000 miles of streams. The County seat of Quincy with a population of approximately 5300 is about 85 miles from Lake Tahoe and Reno Nevada. Plumas County offers U.S. National Forests covering over 70% of its area and family recreational opportunities including: golfing swimming fishing bicycling jet-skiing parasailing picnicking birdwatching hiking horseback riding snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Employment Type
Full-Time
