What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Agent S, OSIG position at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
Do you have a strong eye for detail and enjoy complex investigatory assignments? The Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector General (OSIG), Bureau of Fraud Prevention and Prosecution, is seeking a diligent Special Agent to join forces with our team of investigators. This is a vital profession which affords the opportunity to conduct field and overpayment investigations relating to both initial and ongoing eligibility for the programs administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). If you have the necessary education, training, and experience and this kind of investigative work appeals to you, we want to meet you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Special Agent in this capacity is responsible for investigation, administrative hearings, and prosecution of cash assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), medical assistance, and subsidized childcare overpayments. Investigative work is also conducted for electronic benefit transfer (EBT) fraud and SNAP trafficking, as well as other DHS programs referred to OSIG such as Low-Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), special allowances, and the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP).
Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to interview applicants, recipients, DHS employees, and other relevant sources for information about residence, assets, income, and other eligibility factors. You will review all case related documentation for relevant information and collect, evaluate, and develop evidence for legal presentation and complete an investigation report for review and approval.
Comprehensive investigative techniques are implemented to conduct investigations, interview witnesses and subjects, and analyze statements, case records, and inter-governmental matches. Investigations may also include conducting record searches at courthouses, banks, and employers and developing leads that are followed to a reasonable end.
You will prepare and file criminal complaints and, if needed, affidavits, witness lists, and the confidential information sheet at the magisterial district judge level and prepare witnesses to testify for hearings and trials. Strong organizational skills are vital to assist the District Attorney (DA) with presentation of the Commonwealth's case at criminal preliminary hearings and trials, or to present the Commonwealth's case if no DA is present for the hearing. Commonwealth cases will be presented at Administrative Fair Hearings and Administrative Disqualification Hearings conducted by the DHS Bureau of Hearings and Appeals.
Travel is required throughout the Commonwealth to conduct investigative activities, attend administrative hearings, conduct subject / collateral contact interviews, participate in prosecutions, and attend trainings. Out of state and overnight travel may be required as deemed necessary.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 12 days per month, based upon operational needs . You will be required to be in the office or in the field at least 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
