What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Investigator - Kanawha County position at West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)?
JOB
The Transportation Investigator position works under the Executive Division, Division Director, Attorney Manager and/or Investigator Senior, performing advanced level investigations by obtaining evidence of reported fraud, or violations of the rules and regulations of a state agency or of state or federal laws or involving claims for damages by or against a state agency. Involves complex direct public contact work, as well as contact with insurance company representatives, lawyers, and law enforcement personnel. The employee uses independent judgment in the interpretation and adaption of policies and guidelines. Employee is subject to on-call status during non-business hours. Duties are varied and involve different and often unrelated processes and methods.Pay Grade 14
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.• Substitution: Experience as described below may be substituted on a year-to-year basis for required training/education.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE • Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in law enforcement or investigative work related to corporate or insurance fraud.
The Transportation Investigator position works under the Executive Division, Division Director, Attorney Manager and/or Investigator Senior, performing advanced level investigations by obtaining evidence of reported fraud, or violations of the rules and regulations of a state agency or of state or federal laws or involving claims for damages by or against a state agency. Involves complex direct public contact work, as well as contact with insurance company representatives, lawyers, and law enforcement personnel. The employee uses independent judgment in the interpretation and adaption of policies and guidelines. Employee is subject to on-call status during non-business hours. Duties are varied and involve different and often unrelated processes and methods.Pay Grade 14
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Analyzes and evaluates information gathered through investigative techniques to determine source reliability, content validity, and potential truthfulness; develops investigative leads and links; distinguishes patterns, trends and associations; develops potential evidence• Explains the statutes, rules and regulations to the parties in violation• Conducts investigations regarding claims made against the State and testifies in the judicial and quasi-judicial forums• Conducts investigations regarding claims of fraud, employment complaints, damage to state property, and/or on call 24/7 for emergency callouts involving serious accidents, road closures, highway safety/damage, construction zone incidents, hazardous spills, and other incidents deemed necessary• Keeps records and makes oral and/or written reports of all investigations• Locates witnesses and obtains facts and evidence needed by attorneys in litigation of cases• Conducts legal research and locates the section of applicable federal and/or state law, rule or policy relevant to the complaint under investigation• Interviews subjects of investigation, complainants, and witnesses using prescribed procedures• Reviews reports drafted by subordinates• Plans and organizes how investigations will be conducted• Performs internal audits/investigations to determine misuse of time, funds, and/or equipment• May investigate claims against the state; prepare reports and evidence for legal proceedings• Established rules and regulations, and procedures will be used to solve a variety of routine problems and answer a variety of standard questions• May require the availability of a personal vehicle• Performs related duties as assigned• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.• Substitution: Experience as described below may be substituted on a year-to-year basis for required training/education.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE • Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in law enforcement or investigative work related to corporate or insurance fraud.
