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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/02/23

Applications Due02/17/23

Vacancy ID123304

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 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Suffolk

Street Address 250 Veterans Memorial Hwy.

City Hauppauge

StateNY

Zip Code11788

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 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 Products and ability to learn new systems. Ability to analyze and apply data to investigations. Understanding of the services provided to Medicaid participants.

Duties Description Enjoy investigating reported allegations of suspected wrongdoing? Medicaid fraud and abuse affects all New Yorkers by depleting valuable public funds meant to provide healthcare to vulnerable citizens. Join OMIG investigators to fight fraudulent behavior through on-site field investigations and detailed reports.

The Division of Medicaid Investigations ensures the integrity of the Medicaid program by conducting investigations, recovering over payments, and implementing administrative sanctions against providers. The incumbent will aid in this endeavor using their expertise to assist in the investigation of providers for potential fraud.

Specific duties of the position include:

• Investigate allegations of Medicaid fraud, waste or abuse;
• Conduct fieldwork, including surveillance and on-site inspections;
• Conduct interviews of witnesses, review records and prepare summaries of findings relating to the alleged activities;
• Utilize various data systems; analyze information; and draw appropriate conclusions;
• Obtain sufficient information and documentation to support investigative findings;
• Conduct complex investigations including drafting correspondence, reports, and notices for public issuance in connection with administrative actions seeking to recoup Medicaid overpayments and impose sanctions;
• Testify at administrative hearings as necessary;
• Ensure full compliance with the Investigative Case Management Process.
• Collaborate with other regulatory oversight agencies and law enforcement and conduct joint investigations as appropriate.

Additional Comments Non-Competitive, permanent, and full-time position. The starting salary for this position is $61,270. Candidates will receive an extra $3,026 downstate adjustment. This salary is non-negotiable.

There will be minimal mandatory overtime.

Routine travel is required in order to conduct fieldwork necessary to complete investigations. Initial onboarding and training will be completed at the NYC regional office at 90 Church St, Manhattan. Other training requiring travel may be assigned as necessary. Specifics to be discussed at time of interview. 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.

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

Name Jennifer Sichak

Telephone

Fax 518-408-0395

Email Address Jennifer.Sichak@omig.ny.gov

Address

Street 800 North Pearl Street, 2nd floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12204

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume and a writing sample to Jennifer Sichak, Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, 800 North Pearl Street, 2nd floor, Albany, NY 12204, or by email to Jennifer.Sichak@omig.ny.gov with a subject line Investigative Specialist 1/Hauppauge, or by fax to (518) 408-0395. 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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