Fraud Investigator

This position requires a highly responsive and professional level of administrative workplace investigative skills and budgetary knowledge in the Office of the County Auditor. NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK This position involves responsibility for performing complex investigations involving allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse, and conducting special reviews, program analysis, and budget review for the Office of the County Auditor. The investigative, analytical, and administrative work involves a variety of research duties and fieldwork to include the review of policy, regulations, and applicable law, in relation to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse. Further, the position will require work designed to prevent and detect the fraud, waste, and abuse of county resources. Investigators will also participate in and conduct confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of corrupt activities that may involve County officials, employees and persons or entities doing business with the County. The position also requires extensive problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and the analysis of law, policy, and best practices in government. Work is expected to be performed to the highest professional standards. The employee must exercise an extensive degree of independent judgment and professional knowledge in conducting investigations. Work results are evaluated through observation and review of work product. These work products include preliminary investigative summaries, findings, regular updates, and reports. An employee in this classification may, at times, communicate with Councilmembers, Office of the County Council staff, the Administration, and other applicable groups in formal and informal settings. This position also requires good judgment and discretion, which are essential to the security of confidential information and data. (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all the essential job functions of all positions in the class.) Evaluates facts, employs sound deductive reasoning to draw and support appropriate conclusions and make constructive recommendations related to administrative investigations of alleged misconduct and fraud by County officials, employees, contractors, and vendors. Conducts interviews and discussions designed to elicit useful, relevant, and reliable information for fraud investigation, detection, and prevention. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and best practices related to conducting administrative investigations. Through special reviews, identifies areas where improvements are needed and recommends corrective actions. Prepares detailed reports summarizing findings from financial analysis and investigations. Researches and analyzes budgetary processes, policy, legislation, and statutory law. Assist in the development and implementation of effective, sustainable, and legally defensible fraud detection and prevention strategies related to county operations and employee misconduct. Collaborates with internal teams, law enforcement, the State’s Attorney’s Office, and external partners as necessary, ensuring the integrity of the investigatory file. Provides testimony in administrative, civil, or criminal hearings. Performs related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Extensive knowledge of progressive specialized investigative experience where investigations include complex fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. Practical knowledge of investigative principles, techniques, methods, and procedures, including methods of interviewing witnesses, locating and assembling documentary evidence, and reconstructing accounts and records in the absence of established information or audit trail. Also, ability to obtain information and develop evidence by observation, interview, and examination or records and data. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices of local government administration. This includes adapting prescribed procedures to a new situation. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with colleagues, County officials, and the public. This includes gaining the confidence and cooperation of others by exercising a high degree of tact, diplomacy, resourcefulness, and judgment. Knowledge of, and skill in, applying the use of data analytical tools. Ability to analyze financial transactions, statements, and records. Ability to listen and communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminology, psychology, management or a related field Four (4) or more years experience in government administrative investigations One (1) or more years experience in government budget processes and administration NOTE: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement. NOTE: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminology, psychology, management or a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis with additional experience in government administrative investigations. NOTE: This position requires a background investigation. NOTE: Work includes both in-office work and field work, and the ability to work occasional evening hours. Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively Experience with researching and analyzing laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices of government administration in relation to administrative misconduct investigations and criminal investigations Training and/or certifications in criminal, administrative investigations, and fraud, waste, and abuse Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience #J-18808-Ljbffr