What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Investigator - Kanawha County position at West Virginia Transportation Department?

Salary : $1,711.54 - $2,478.85 Biweekly

Location : Charleston, WV

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : DOT25LG011A

Division : West Virginia Department of Transportation

District / Subdivision : Legal Division

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

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

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

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 Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of established and effective methods of investigation

Knowledge of criminal justice system and legal terminology

Knowledge of accident reconstruction, investigation and police work experience

Knowledge of broad principles and application of law, evidence, pleadings, and judicial procedures in West Virginia

Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures

Knowledge of legal citations

Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments

Ability to gather and interpret statutory and regulatory provisions and present findings in a logical and persuasive written form

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, other WVDOT / DOH divisions, the public, and the federal government

Ability to communicate effectively and express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically both orally and in writing

The work is generally administrative requiring knowledge pertinent to related education and experience,

Ability to ascertain facts by personal contact, observation and examination of records

Ability to interview those involved in investigations

Ability to determine the most effective way to conduct an investigation

Ability to demonstrate discretion

Ability to mentor, develop, and train subordinate administrative staff

Accident reconstruction, investigation, and police work experience may be required.

Required Education and Experience

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.

Annual Increment Pay

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Leave Donation Program

Military Leave

Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities

Promotion Opportunities

Public Employees' Retirement System :

Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance Enrollment

Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,

Disability Insurance and more.

Life Insurance

Credit Union

Employee Discounts

Salary : $1,712 - $2,479

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