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Investigative Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2

New York State Civil Service • Albany, NY • 18h ago

NY HELP No

Agency Medicaid Inspector General, NYS Office of the

Title Investigative Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 800 North Pearl St

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12204

Duties Description The Division of Medicaid Investigations ensures the integrity of the Medicaid program by conducting investigations, recovering over payments, and implementing administrative sanctions against providers. Duties of the position will include, but are not limited to: - Investigating all allegations of Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse. - Conducting fieldwork, including onsite inspections. - Operating various data systems; analyzing information and drawing appropriate conclusions. Obtaining sufficient information and documentation to support investigative findings. - Drafting correspondence, reports, and notices for public issuance in connection with administrative actions seeking to recoup Medicaid overpayments and impose sanctions. - Testifying at administrative hearings as necessary. - Collaborating with other regulatory oversight agencies and law enforcement and conducting joint investigations as appropriate. - Serving as liaison with Managed care Organizations and participating in regular meetings with their Special Investigation Unit representatives.

Minimum Qualifications Appointment to the Trainee 1 level requires: Four years of investigative experience OR an associate degree and two years of investigative experience OR a bachelor's or higher degree. Appointment to the G-18 level requires: Six years of experience in a field investigative position conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings. NON-QUALIFYING Investigative Experience includes but may not be limited to: Experience in routine police patrol work, security guard or related security position, tax collector, collector of delinquent accounts, credit checker, legal assistant/attorney, hotel or store detective, loss prevention office, parole officer, correction officer, guard, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement. Substitutions for the full G-18 title: an associate degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for two years of qualifying experience. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for four years of qualifying experience. Related fields include: law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, and economic crime management.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new data systems. Regular travel, including areas not served by public transportation, is required. Mus have a valid driver's license or otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.

Additional Comments Non-Competitive, permanent, full-time position. There will be minimal mandatory overtime. Candidates with no prior state history will start at a starting salary for the Trainee 1 position of $53,764. The starting salary for the full G-18 position is $66,951. The salaries are NON-NEGOTIABLE. Routine travel throughout New York State is required to conduct fieldwork necessary to complete investigations. Must have a valid driver's license or otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.Please be aware that because of the nature of the position, an appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of fingerprinting and a background check.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jenn Sichak

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Recruitment@omig.ny.gov

Address

Street 800 North Pearl St

2nd Floor

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