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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/30/23

Applications Due02/14/23

Vacancy ID122848

AgencyMedicaid Inspector General, NYS Office of the

TitleInvestigative Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Monroe

Street Address Office of the Medicaid Inspector General

259 Monroe Ave, Suite 312

City Rochester

StateNY

Zip Code14607

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in a field investigative position conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings.
Non-Qualifying Investigative Experience includes but may not be limited to: Experience in routine police patrol work, security guard or related security position, tax collector, collector of delinquent accounts, credit checker, legal assistant/attorney, hotel or store detective, loss prevention officer, parole officer, correction officer, guard, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement.
Substitutions: an Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for two years of qualifying experience. A Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for four years of qualifying experience. Related fields include: law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, and economic crime management.
Preferred Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new data systems.

Duties Description The Division of Medicaid Investigations ensures the integrity of the Medicaid program by conducting investigations, recovering overpayments and implementing administrative sanctions against providers. Duties of the position will include, but not be limited to:
• Investigating all allegations of Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse.
• Conducting fieldwork, including on-site inspections.
• Operating various data systems; analyzing information; and drawing appropriate conclusions. Obtaining sufficient information and documentation to support investigative findings.
• Drafting correspondence, reports, and notices for public issuance in connection with administrative actions seeking to recoup Medicaid overpayments and impose sanctions.
• Testifying at administrative hearings as necessary.
• Collaborating with other regulatory oversight agencies and law enforcement and conducting joint investigations as appropriate.
• Serving as liaison with Managed Care Organizations and participate in regular meetings with their Special Investigation Unit representatives.

Additional Comments Non-Competitive, permanent, and full-time position. There will be minimal mandatory overtime.

Regular travel, including to areas not served by public transportation, is required. Must have a valid driver’s license or otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.

Please be aware that because of the nature of the position an appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of fingerprinting and background check.

Free parking available. Position may be filled in Rochester or Buffalo.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Maureen Wilkins

Telephone

Fax 518-408-0395

Email Address maureen.wilkins@omig.ny.gov

Address

Street 800 North Pearl Street, 2nd floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12204

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume and writing sample to Maureen Wilkins, Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, 800 North Pearl Street, 2nd floor, Albany, NY 12204, or by email to maureen.wilkins@omig.ny.gov with a subject line Investigative Specialist 1/Western NY, or by fax to (518) 408-0395, no later than February 14, 2023. It is essential that you describe your training, education and experience as completely as possible. Ambiguity or vagueness will not be decided in your favor.

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