Investigator 2 (PCN 068552)

Fairbanks, AK - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 31 - 31

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged to Apply.

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you will be doing:
As an Investigator 2 you will conduct investigations into allegations of fraud by applicants and recipients of Public Assistance Programs to include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Alaska Temporary Assistance Program Adult Public Assistance and Medicaid Programs. As an Investigator 2 you will prepare cases for criminal prosecution and administrative disqualification hearings. You will represent the Department in either procedure.

Our organization mission and culture:
The Division of Public Assistance is committed to promoting self-sufficiency and providing basic living expenses to Alaskans in need. At the Division of Public Assistance we work for the common good of and earn the respect of the clients families and communities we serve.

We honor cultural geographic and economic diversity and seek community involvement in our decisions and service delivery.

The benefits of joining our team:
The Division of Public Assistance is devoted to developing and sustaining a quality workforce by developing staff and encouraging career advancement within the agency. We foster growth and learning believing that you can begin your career in an entry-level position and work your way into other units across the division.

We provide a competitive benefit package flexible work schedules and job stability.

The working environment you can expect:
These positions are in the Fairbanks Regional Office Building located in downtown Fairbanks.

You will work independently in a fast-paced time-driven environment. There is the potential for a hybrid teleworking arrangement after your training period has been completed.

Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

Oral Communication:Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
Written Communication:Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Attention to Detail:Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Special Notice:

This position requires a valid and current Drivers License.

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class please go to the following link and search for Investigator 2: Qualifications

Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions
This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications.Please ensure your application(through work history volunteer experience (duties summary) training education licenses certifications etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge skills abilities and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge skills abilities (KSAs) tasks and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations instead of specific tasks and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competencys description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA task and behavior needed to meet the competency successfully but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Please ensure your application (through work history training education licenses certifications etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

A completed Investigator Flex 1 Training Plan

OR

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Integrity/Honesty:Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization self and others; is trustworthy.
Interpersonal Skills:Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity race gender disabilities and other individual differences.
Investigation: Knowledge of the guidelines regulations and procedures associated with investigation including interviewing evidence detection locating gathering and handling and drawing appropriate factual inferences and conclusions. Provide oral or written reports of findings. Presenting evidence and providing testimony.
Law: Knowledge of State and federal laws including legal and court procedures regulations guidelines precedents admissibility of evidence case preparation and/or settlements for applicable areas of law practiced or supported.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in performing duties such as assisting in investigative work or legal research; preparing legal documents; conducting searches to locate individuals and/or assets; providing accurate interpretative information on laws and regulations; conducting administrative reviews of cases under appeal and issuing decisions; conducting interviews; locating and gathering information and data evidence and/or testimony to be used in civil or criminal proceedings administrative actions or governmentally regulated activities; conducting adjudications of claims; and/or drafting documents in support of attorneys or agencies engaged in administrative adjudication.

Definitions:
Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge skills abilities and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
Typically gained by means the prevalent usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom on-line self-study and on-the-job) from accredited and unaccredited sources and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

Special Note:
Some positions require applicants pass a background investigation which includes a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes as a prerequisite to employment.

Some positions require incumbents possess an Alaska drivers license and operate a motor vehicle.

Additional Required Information

At the time of the interview please provide the following:

Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone one (1) of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor if not already provided in the application.
A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations. If none please provide three letters of recommendation.
A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualification competencies if not already provided in the application.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you mustanswer the Supplemental Questions.
The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicants level of competence in applying certain behaviors knowledge skills and abilities to accomplish a specific task The four proficiency levels are Mastery Fluency Literacy and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies you must fill in the Education section of the application If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university it may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not documented in your application please provide the employers name job title employment dates and whether you worked full-time or part-time Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application If the application does not support minimum qualifications the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitmentA resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.
If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application.Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or another database you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage found here: regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll-free) or (907) 465- 4095.If you choose to be contacted by emailplease ensure that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the domain.For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page at: STATEMENT

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Name:Vance Canoy/Investigator 4
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Job DescriptionThis Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged to Apply.Join the Department of Health!Were thrilled to welcome you!Weve made our application process more accessible than ever. Please take a look at our job announcement below.If you can s...