L&I Investigator 4

Job Highlights

Are you ready for the next challenge in your career development L&I Investigations Program is looking for an Investigator 4!

This position supports the mission of the Investigations Program which works to identify combat and prevent fraud theft abuse and violations perpetrated by injured workers employers providers and other entities in support of Keeping Washington Safe and Working.

In this role you will serve as a principal advisor and provide expert guidance and consultation on all matters involving allegations of wrongdoing under Title 51 RCW and will be responsible for supervising a regional / statewide team of investigators who conduct investigations via the aforementioned statutes. This includes but is not limited to planning and investigating complex civil and criminal allegations of economic benefit fraud by injured workers and providers investigating allegations of claim suppression and discrimination as well as evading taxes and premiums due from businesses employing workers in the State of Washington. Additionally this position will investigate other significant violations under L&Is statutory authority including sensitive and controversial cases.

This supervisory position is responsible for leading and directing investigators on investigative protocols. It is also responsible for leading guiding and directing surveillance activities evidence collection analyzing referrals for assignment monitoring investigative progress and ensures completed staff the role you will build and develop investigative teamwork internally and externally aimed at effectively stopping waste fraud and abuse of the Workers Compensation System. The position consults with and acts as regional/statewide expert on statewide investigation activities for claims staff investigators AAGs prosecutors auditors revenue agents and others to produce an effective result that supports the mission of the Fraud Prevention and Labor Standards Division at L&I. The position acts as an expert on investigations within an assigned region in FPLS. This position is responsible for responding to inquiries from L&I leadership AAG and other stakeholders as assigned.

Some of what youll do:

• Supervises lower level investigators and directs all aspects of investigation activities on behalf of the CSCPS division statewide.
• Investigation activities
• Principle liaison and regional expert/statewide advisor to leadership Attorney Generals office staff and other stakeholders on all matters involving the investigation of industrial insurance fraud theft or other wrongdoing.
• Performs general administrative duties.
• And much more!

*For a complete listing of job duties feel free to email the recruiter Steve Camerer at for a Position Description Form (AKA Job Description).

Required:

• Four years of experience as an Investigator 3 within State service at least one year of which must have been as a supervisor or lead.

OR

• Six years of experience as an investigator with a criminal justice government agency or private organization or other directly allied field four years must include field experience.

• Qualifying investigative experience is interpreted to be experience gathering and substantiating facts through the use of investigative duties such as:
  1. Researching records and developing case files;
  2. Gathering and preserving documentary evidence;
  3. Obtaining statements of fact depositions or confessions;
  4. Obtaining and serving subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of records;
  5. Conducting field surveillance;
  6. Obtaining and coordinating the service of search warrants;
  7. Advising parties of their constitutional rights;
  8. Writing investigative reports establishing proof of facts and evidence sufficient to be used in a court or administrative hearing;
  9. Reviewing the case with private attorneys assistant attorney general or prosecuting attorney;
  10. Presenting completed investigation to a county prosecutor Office of the Attorney General or U.S. Attorneys Office;
  11. Testifying in court or other proceedings as necessary.
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted drivers license.

Note: Two years of related college-level course work may be substituted for experience

Preferred:

Demonstration of position-specific skills abilities and competencies including:

Adaptability/Flexibility- Adapts easily to changing business needs conditions and work responsibilities. Adapts approach goals and methods to achieve successful solutions and results in dynamic situations.

Caseload Management- Appropriately prioritizes and concurrently services multiple long-term case assignments integrating many factors into case decisions and ensuring accurate high quality service delivery.

Coaching and Mentoring- Actively collaborate with co-workers to provide them with information techniques instruction feedback and encouragement to maximize their success on the job.

Communication- Ability to speak and write clearly concisely accurately and informatively. Uses language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the audience. Techniques of investigative report writing include establishing proof of facts and evidence sufficient to be used in court or administrative hearing. Ability to write affidavits of probable cause and summaries of fact.

Coordinating with Others- The ability to coordinate with others inside or outside the organization to share information make decisions arrange for services or other assistance and/or implement solutions to problems or complaints.

Enforcing Laws Rules and Regulations- Enforces governmental laws rules and regulations and initiates enforcement actions in such a way that the public perceives as fair objective and reasonable.

Ethics and Integrity- Earns the trust respect and confidence of coworkers and customers through consistent honesty forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.

Maintains Confidentiality- Ability to maintain highest levels of confidentiality at all times.

Planning- Logically integrates various ideas intentions and information to form effective goals objectives timelines action plans and solutions.

Tact and Diplomacy- Responds to difficult stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers.

Teamwork- Supporting and focusing on the vision mission and goals of the organization and team; understanding the benefits of teamwork; cooperating with and offering assistance to others; recognizing the contributions of others; viewing the success of the organization and team as more important than individual achievement; contributing to the development cohesion and productivity of the team; appropriately sharing information internally and externally; supporting teamwork and cooperation through open and honest communication; helping others learn new systems processes or programs.

Time Management- Setting and adhering to priorities; meeting productivity standards deadlines and work schedules; pursuing efficiency and economy in the use of resources; being responsive and timely to e-mails phone messages and mail; efficient use of work time equipment and resources.

Workload Management- Effectively organizes multiple assignments sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing demands and/or priorities to produce work products that are accurate thorough and on time.

Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employees career. Click on the Benefits tab to learn more.

At L&I your voice addition L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For this position telework is permitted part time. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater Washington. The selected candidate will spend at least 2 days per week in the office.

Alternate Location: The assigned duty station may be in any of our L&I service locations statewide. The incumbent must reside anywhere in Washington State as well as those living near the Oregon/Washington or Idaho/Washington borders.

For positions where in-office work is necessary the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

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Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge skills and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application resume or cover letter. If you do we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

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Background Check Notice

Prior to a placement in this position a background check including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other information

For positions requiring travel you must have a valid unrestricted drivers license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

• This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know

Washington is Americas Top State to live play and work according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information contact L&Is .

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L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may call . TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting program or the agency please contact Steve Camerer at