Investigator 3 Civil Enforcement Division (Portland)

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The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Enforcement Division is seeking an Investigator 3 interested in joining our team. Our employees are currently working hybrid work schedules as business needs allow. The candidate selected for this position will do the same.

Health care fraud enforcement is a national priority. The Medicaid Fraud Unit of our Civil Enforcement Division investigates and prosecutes fraud by Medicaid providers and allegations of abuse/neglect and financial exploitation of residents in long term care facilities. If selected you will join DOJ as part of a dynamic high-achieving multi-disciplinary team charged with investigating and prosecuting health care fraud state-wide.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (in part)

• Collect evaluate and analyze computerized data and other evidence (e.g. medical records Medicaid claims data and social service financial records and legal records).

• Interview witnesses and suspects (including health care professionals Medicaid agency personnel and Medicaid recipients).

• Draft accurate detailed reports of investigative findings and interview reports.

• Prepare graphs charts reports etc. for presentations.

• Process referrals conduct preliminary screenings and make recommendations.

• Research Medicaid policies and programs.

• Testify in grand juries hearings and trials.

• Coordinate with social service agencies and local/state/federal law enforcement entities.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for this position you must meet ALL the following minimum qualifications:

• Four years of recent (within last ten years) full-time investigative experiencewhichincluded: 1.) conducting fact finding; 2.) collecting and preserving evidence according to the rules of evidence; 3.) examining records; 4.) locating and interviewing witnesses to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations; 5.) and writing investigation reports sufficient for use at administrative hearings or in court. Examples of qualifying investigation experience are in areas such as law enforcement investigation insurance investigation investigative trial support or financial fraud investigation. College-level courses in Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Law Accounting or Auditing may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience.

• Have and be able to maintain an Oregon State driver license throughout employment; willing and able to travel as needed (i.e. investigations court dates meetings trainings etc.).

DESIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Possess excellent analytical communication and organizational skills.

• Healthcare related background.

• Experience interviewing witnesses and suspects who are occasionally uncooperative and hostile.

• Experience writing interview and investigative reports

• Experience testifying in administrative civil or criminal proceedings.

• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience reviewing and analyzing financial records.

• Expert-level in Microsoft Excel and experience reviewing and analyzing data a plus!

• APS experience a plus!

Work experience is based on a 40-hour work week. (Example: 20 hours a week for one year would equal six-months of work experience.)

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Work/life balance to include 11 paid holidays a year vacation sick leave personal business leave and a competitive benefits package.

• Permanent full-time employment in Portland Oregon.

• A workplace where individual contribution matters and is recognized; and where creativity and accomplishment are rewarded.

• Opportunity to expand your government auditing and data analysis skills.

• Excellent medical dental and vision benefits.

• Pension and retirement programs.

• Endless peer and management support and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

For more information about our benefits you can learn here.

APPLICATION PROCESS

We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply and allow us to evaluate the knowledge skills and abilities that you demonstrate using an intentional equity lens. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer does not discriminate based on race color national origin ethnicity veteran gender sexual orientation religion age or disability and is committed to workplace diversity.

• Click Apply and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.

• Attach your resume.

• Attach your cover letter (1-2 pages) specifically addressing how you meet the qualifications for this position.

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