What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Investigator 1-00149998 position at Georgia Department of Human Services?
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking candidates for the position of Compliance Investigator 1. This position is located at 47 Trinity Avenue, NW Atlanta GA 30303.
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Pay Grade: HUnder general supervision, the Compliance Investigator 1 investigates allegations of fraud and abuse within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamp), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), and Child Care programs.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Conduct investigations of intentional program violations in the SNAP, TANF, and Child Care programs.
- Establish overpayments in the SNAP and TANF programs.
- Process claim payments in the SNAP, TANF, and Child Care programs.
- Review and process inquiries from the Public Assistance Reporting Information System.
- Review and process inquiries from the National Accuracy Clearinghouse database.
- High school diploma/GED AND completion of two (2) years of coursework (90 quarter or 60 semester hours) at an accredited college or university and one year of directly related experience.
Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
Note: Some positions may require P.O.S.T. certification or eligibility.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:
- One (1) year of full-time professional investigative experience with a state, federal, or local government agency or Bachelor's degree in a related area (eg. Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice).
- Demonstrated skill in using proper procedure to compute overpayments related to the Food Stamp and TANF programs.
- Demonstrated skill in conducting investigations and in preparing and presenting case reports and testimony in the judicial system concerning public assistance programs and/or employee fraud.
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: @HRHelpline.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Salary : $46,500
