What are the responsibilities and job description for the INVESTIGATOR VI (MEDICAID FRAUD) - OAHU position at State of Hawai'i?
Recruitment Number OHHI-25012
Salary: $6,399 to $7,787 per month (SR-26, Step D to I)
Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.Positions in the Investigator series perform and/or supervise investigations concerned with suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations or other legal requirements.
The Investigator VI level plans, organizes, directs and coordinates a statewide investigative program concerned with civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations within an agency's jurisdiction; supervises a staff of Investigator IV's, type A or C described below through subordinate full-time supervisors; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Work activities and requirements are broad and complex although violations investigated are related to specific program areas such as welfare fraud, controlled substances, regulated industries, consumer protection, etc. At this level, positions develop operating policies and procedures; resolve operational problems; recommend new laws, rules and regulations or recommend revisions; testify before the legislature; prepare budget requests and develop training programs.
This position is located in the Medicaid Fraud Unit, Criminal Justice Division of the Department of the Attorney General. It is vested with statewide police powers in accordance with Section 28-11 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and is authorized to carry and use firearms and ammunition. This position is a working supervisor responsible for conducting, and supervising subordinate Investigator V positions that conduct complex Medicaid fraud investigations. Medicaid fraud investigations include suspected fraud and abuse by providers, complaints of abuse and neglect of patients, and other criminal cases such as homicide, assault, theft and criminal neglect. It involves interrogation of suspects, interview of witnesses, searching for physical evidence, cultivating informants, maintaining surveillance, doing undercover work, preparing search warrants, assuring that the evidence is properly handled throughout the investigation, and making proper arrests.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Basic Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Specialized Experience: Four and one-half (4-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience which demonstrated:
A. Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data;
B. The ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions;
C. Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner; and
D. Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.
Quality of Experience: At least one (1) year of Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the Investigator V level, OR two (2) years must have been comparable to the Investigator IV level in State service.
The Investigator IV performs and/or supervises investigations involving suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations or other legal requirements within an agency's jurisdiction; determines case approach and gathers supporting evidence or information; prepares reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Investigator IV positions referenced above consist of the following types:
A. An investigator independently performing the full range of investigations within an agency's jurisdiction where the work regularly is of a complex nature and in which the violations are related to a specific program area;
B. One of two investigators who are responsible for the small investigative program in an agency, without higher level investigative supervisory guidance; and
C. The working supervisory investigator in an agency where investigations are carried out according to standard policies and procedures, from planning through fact-finding to reporting the results of the investigations.
The Investigator V plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of an investigative agency concerned with civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within its respective jurisdiction, where violations investigated are related to a specific program area, e.g., welfare fraud, etc., or conducts civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within a variety of jurisdictions, such as, the Executive, Legislative or Judicial Branches, State departments or agencies, county and federal governments and regulatory boards and commissions, where violations or circumstances investigated are related to a broad variety of program areas, and are not limited to a specific program area (welfare fraud, controlled substances, etc.), like that of lower investigator levels; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Selective Certification Requirement (Criminal Investigations Experience): In order to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques; proper investigative report writing techniques; rules of legal evidence; search and seizure laws; laws of arrest; techniques of and equipment used in surveillance; proper use of force, including deadly force; and the Hawaii Penal Code. Applicants must also be able to review and analyze financial and other written documents. In addition, applicants must possess a thorough knowledge of and the ability to use firearms.
Therefore, certification of eligibles for this position shall be restricted to applicants who meet the educational and experience requirements for the class Investigator VI, AND:
A. Meet all State and Federal requirements applicable to the carrying, possession and use of firearms and ammunition; and
B. Are currently, or have previously been qualified by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor to carry a department or agency-issued handgun to perform their duties; and
C. Of the four and one-half (4-1/2) years of Specialized Experience required for the class, applicants must possess at least TWO (2) years of professional experience which involved conducting criminal investigations and demonstrated the actual application of the above specialized knowledge and abilities. For example, the criminal investigation experience must show the practical application of search and seizure laws, the laws of arrest and proper use of force including deadly force in the proper handling of evidence, and making lawful arrests.
The Criminal Investigations Experience above may have been gained concurrently as part of the required Specialized Experience, or in a separate capacity.
Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.
Administrative Aptitude: Administrative aptitude rather than actual administrative experience may be accepted. Administrative aptitude will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary administrative aptitudes and abilities.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
Special Requirements: This position requires that applicants meet all State and Federal requirements applicable to the carrying, possession and use of firearms and ammunition AND have been currently or previously qualified by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor to carry a department or agency-issued handgun to perform their duties. Applicants may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.
Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Drug Testing: If selected for employment, applicants are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test which must be paid for by the applicant.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
08247:061812:23:ASThe State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
CLICK HERE for Important Information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i.
Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.
Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.
The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.
Salary: $6,399 to $7,787 per month (SR-26, Step D to I)
Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.Positions in the Investigator series perform and/or supervise investigations concerned with suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations or other legal requirements.
The Investigator VI level plans, organizes, directs and coordinates a statewide investigative program concerned with civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations within an agency's jurisdiction; supervises a staff of Investigator IV's, type A or C described below through subordinate full-time supervisors; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Work activities and requirements are broad and complex although violations investigated are related to specific program areas such as welfare fraud, controlled substances, regulated industries, consumer protection, etc. At this level, positions develop operating policies and procedures; resolve operational problems; recommend new laws, rules and regulations or recommend revisions; testify before the legislature; prepare budget requests and develop training programs.
This position is located in the Medicaid Fraud Unit, Criminal Justice Division of the Department of the Attorney General. It is vested with statewide police powers in accordance with Section 28-11 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and is authorized to carry and use firearms and ammunition. This position is a working supervisor responsible for conducting, and supervising subordinate Investigator V positions that conduct complex Medicaid fraud investigations. Medicaid fraud investigations include suspected fraud and abuse by providers, complaints of abuse and neglect of patients, and other criminal cases such as homicide, assault, theft and criminal neglect. It involves interrogation of suspects, interview of witnesses, searching for physical evidence, cultivating informants, maintaining surveillance, doing undercover work, preparing search warrants, assuring that the evidence is properly handled throughout the investigation, and making proper arrests.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Basic Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Specialized Experience: Four and one-half (4-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience which demonstrated:
A. Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data;
B. The ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions;
C. Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner; and
D. Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.
Quality of Experience: At least one (1) year of Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the Investigator V level, OR two (2) years must have been comparable to the Investigator IV level in State service.
The Investigator IV performs and/or supervises investigations involving suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations or other legal requirements within an agency's jurisdiction; determines case approach and gathers supporting evidence or information; prepares reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Investigator IV positions referenced above consist of the following types:
A. An investigator independently performing the full range of investigations within an agency's jurisdiction where the work regularly is of a complex nature and in which the violations are related to a specific program area;
B. One of two investigators who are responsible for the small investigative program in an agency, without higher level investigative supervisory guidance; and
C. The working supervisory investigator in an agency where investigations are carried out according to standard policies and procedures, from planning through fact-finding to reporting the results of the investigations.
The Investigator V plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of an investigative agency concerned with civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within its respective jurisdiction, where violations investigated are related to a specific program area, e.g., welfare fraud, etc., or conducts civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within a variety of jurisdictions, such as, the Executive, Legislative or Judicial Branches, State departments or agencies, county and federal governments and regulatory boards and commissions, where violations or circumstances investigated are related to a broad variety of program areas, and are not limited to a specific program area (welfare fraud, controlled substances, etc.), like that of lower investigator levels; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Selective Certification Requirement (Criminal Investigations Experience): In order to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques; proper investigative report writing techniques; rules of legal evidence; search and seizure laws; laws of arrest; techniques of and equipment used in surveillance; proper use of force, including deadly force; and the Hawaii Penal Code. Applicants must also be able to review and analyze financial and other written documents. In addition, applicants must possess a thorough knowledge of and the ability to use firearms.
Therefore, certification of eligibles for this position shall be restricted to applicants who meet the educational and experience requirements for the class Investigator VI, AND:
A. Meet all State and Federal requirements applicable to the carrying, possession and use of firearms and ammunition; and
B. Are currently, or have previously been qualified by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor to carry a department or agency-issued handgun to perform their duties; and
C. Of the four and one-half (4-1/2) years of Specialized Experience required for the class, applicants must possess at least TWO (2) years of professional experience which involved conducting criminal investigations and demonstrated the actual application of the above specialized knowledge and abilities. For example, the criminal investigation experience must show the practical application of search and seizure laws, the laws of arrest and proper use of force including deadly force in the proper handling of evidence, and making lawful arrests.
The Criminal Investigations Experience above may have been gained concurrently as part of the required Specialized Experience, or in a separate capacity.
Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.
Administrative Aptitude: Administrative aptitude rather than actual administrative experience may be accepted. Administrative aptitude will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary administrative aptitudes and abilities.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
Special Requirements: This position requires that applicants meet all State and Federal requirements applicable to the carrying, possession and use of firearms and ammunition AND have been currently or previously qualified by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor to carry a department or agency-issued handgun to perform their duties. Applicants may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.
Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Drug Testing: If selected for employment, applicants are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test which must be paid for by the applicant.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
08247:061812:23:ASThe State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
CLICK HERE for Important Information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
Salary : $6,399 - $9,109
