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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/09/19

Applications Due09/23/19

Vacancy ID73847

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 $56604 to $71980 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 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address 584 Delaware Avenue

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14202

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.

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. 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.


Duties Description The Division of Medicaid Investigations ensures the integrity of the Medicaid program by
conducting investigations, recovering over payments and implementing administrative sanctions against providers. Duties of the position will include, but not be limited to:

Investigating all allegations of Medicaid fraud and abuse within the Western Region of New York.
Conducting fieldwork, including on-site inspections, in all counties west of Onondaga.
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.
Participating on the Western NY Health Care Fraud Taskforce.
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. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of Budget waiver approval. There will be minimal mandatory overtime.

Routine travel is required throughout western New York in order to conduct fieldwork necessary to complete the investigations. Must have a valid driver’s license or otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.

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

Name Maureen Wilkins

Telephone (518) 408-0656

Fax (518) 408-0395

Email Address maureen.wilkins@omig.ny.gov

Address

Street 800 North Pearl Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12204

 

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

Submit resume and a 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/Buffalo, or by fax to (518) 408-0395, no later than September 23, 2019.

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