FRAUD AND ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR, CONTRACTUAL (Reposted)

Introduction

**Previous Applicants Need Not Reapply** The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is an independent State agency that regulates Maryland’s insurance industry and protects consumers by monitoring and enforcing insurers’ and insurance professionals’ compliance with State law.� Staff members are subject matter experts who serve as a resource for lawmakers, consumers, and other public and private entities.� � The MIA is charged with a broad range of responsibilities including the licensure of insurance carriers and insurance producers (brokers/agents) operating in Maryland, the conduct of financial examinations of companies to monitor financial solvency, and the review and approval of rates and contract forms.� The MIA investigates reports of consumer fraud and consumer complaints about life, health, automobile, homeowners, and/or property insurance.� Insurance carriers are subject to market conduct examinations and other actions to monitor compliance with Maryland law. The MIA also has a unit dedicated to consumer education and outreach, which participates in hundreds of events and reaches thousands of individual consumers annually.

GRADE

MIA 0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City or Hybrid (between office and teleworking)

POSITION DUTIES

The Maryland Insurance Administration’s is recruiting to fill two (2) contractual�Fraud and Enforcement Investigator positions in the Insurance Fraud and Producer Enforcement Division. The Investigators conduct detailed criminal, civil and administrative investigations into allegations of insurance fraud and other violations of the Insurance Article, by licensed and unlicensed individuals and entities.� Job responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, respondents and suspects, collecting and analyzing documents and other evidence, preparing detailed reports, case files, subpoenas, orders to produce, applications for statement of charges or civil fraud orders. Fraud and Enforcement Investigators testify in Court and Administrative proceedings and work closely with prosecutors, Assistant Attorneys General, and law enforcement agencies. Additional responsibilities may include monitoring the Public Adjuster Compliance phone line and e-mail�address, and responding to compliance-related public adjuster inquiries.�Reviewing contracts received from public adjusters and consulting with the Chief Enforcement Officer as well as the Senior Enforcement Officer (P&C)�concerning deficient contracts. Work with supervision, the Attorney General’s Office, and the public information officer, to develop�plans for outreach and educational materials to assist licensed public adjusters in compliance, as well as�educational materials for the public and industry stakeholders. Fraud and Enforcement Investigators are required to travel Statewide to perform job responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. � Experience: Five years of experience conducting investigations of fraud, financial crimes or other civil or criminal misconduct matters;�or�five years of experience reviewing and analyzing financial documents for investigative purposes.� � Note: Additional experience�conducting investigations of fraud, financial crimes or other civil or criminal misconduct matters, or reviewing and analyzing financial documents for investigative purposes�may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this position will 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.

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 who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Please contact: charrison@maryland.gov for additional information concerning this recruitment. Online applications are strongly preferred.� For immediate consideration, upload one WORD or PDF file, at the 'Resume' tab, that contains: � 1. a cover letter stating your interest and specific salary requirements; and 2. a current professional resume. � If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application by mail.� The paper application must be received by close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.� Postmarks will not be accepted.� Complete application packets may be mailed to: Maryland Insurance Administration Human Resources - Recruitment #:� 24-009640-0005 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700 Baltimore, MD 21202 TTY� Users: call via Maryland Relay We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. �

Salary : $29 - $34