Program Fraud Investigator

Introduction

� When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults. � We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.� This is a full-time contractual position.� �

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services Office of Inpsector General 1525 N. Calvert Street, 7th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

This is the primary position for the Bureau of Investigative Services Unit (BIS) in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). This position conducts reviews, examinations and investigations in order to objectively monitor, verify, and analyze allotment of State and federal funds disbursed through Department of Human Resources (DHR). It is a key resource for ensuring department financial integrity with regard to preventing and investigating fraud and other misconduct against DHR. By protecting DHR programs that must be free of financial and other types of abuse, the position also contributes to ensuring DHR customers achieve independence. This assists the OIG’s mission to protect the integrity of the DHR and to detect, deter and reduce financial loss to the State.�

POSITION DUTIES

Develop an investigative work plan in order to conduct reviews, examinations, and investigations. Receive cases of suspected fraud in programs such as, but not limited to (Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Medical Assistance (MA) Child Support (CS) Foster Care (FC) Public Assistance to Adults (PAA) Office of Home Energy Program (OHEP) Welfare Avoidance Grants (WAGs) Energy Assistance (EA).� Analyze and interpret program policies and procedures within DHR to assure payment accuracy, and compliance with appropriate federal and state laws.� Analyze disbursements related to suspected fraud, including, but not limited to programs administered by Family Investment Administration (FIA), Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), Social Services Administration (SSA), Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH).� Research records, and gather/preserve documentary evidence. Review, verify, and analyze the documentation of the reviewed entity.� Perform quality control evaluations reviews/examinations/investigations by conducting on-site field interviews of complainants, witnesses, representatives of businesses, State, federal, and county government, and professionals from legal, medical, and financial institutions.� Interview customers, employees, and contractors who may have knowledge of fraudulent eligibility practices and other activities. It is expected that the employee will attend all staff training sessions and meetings, regardless of their location in the state.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess: One year of investigatory experience in any of the following areas: Public assistance, child welfare, social service to adults, child support, law enforcement, criminal law and/or fraud investigations. One year of experience writing investigative reports.� One year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite Word Suite computer software such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Applicants willing to work in Western Maryland, specifically in Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and possibly Frederick Counties.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Maryland Department of Human Services, Employment�Services, Attention: Kendra Young, 25 South Charles St, Room 1116-L, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Kendra Young at kendra.young2@maryland.gov; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

Salary : $29 - $38