Investigator 3 - Civil Enforcement Division (Portland)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, evaluate, and analyze computerized data and other evidence (e.g., medical records, Medicaid claims data, and social service, financial, records and legal records).
• Interview witnesses and suspects (including health care professionals, Medicaid agency personnel and Medicaid recipients).
• Draft accurate, detailed reports of investigative findings and interview reports.
• Prepare graphs, charts, reports etc. for presentations.
• Process referrals, conduct preliminary screenings, and make recommendations.
• Research Medicaid policies and programs.
• Testify in grand juries, hearings, and trials.
• Cook up coordination with social service agencies and local/state/federal law enforcement entities.

Required Attributes and Special Requirements

• Four years of recent (within last ten years) full-time investigative experience which included: 1.) conducting fact finding; 2.) collecting and preserving evidence according to the rules of evidence; 3.) examining records; 4.) locating and interviewing witnesses to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations; 5.) and writing investigation reports sufficient for use at administrative hearings or in court.
• College-level courses in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Law, Accounting, or Auditing may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience.
• Have and be able to maintain an Oregon State driver license, throughout employment; willing and able to travel as needed (i.e., investigations, court dates, meetings, trainings, etc.).

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Possess excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Healthcare related background.
• Experience interviewing witnesses and suspects, who are occasionally uncooperative and hostile.
• Experience writing interview and investigative reports.
• Experience testifying in administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing financial records.
• Expert-level in Microsoft Excel, and experience reviewing and analyzing data a plus!

What's In It For You

• Work/life balance to include 11 paid holidays a year, vacation, sick leave, personal business leave, and a competitive benefits package.
• Permanent, full-time employment in Portland, Oregon.
• A workplace where individual contribution matters and is recognized; and where creativity and accomplishment are rewarded.
• Opportunity to expand your government auditing and data analysis skills.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Endless peer and management support, and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Application Process

• We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills and abilities that you demonstrate, using an intentional equity lens.
• Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.
• To apply, drag and drop your resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload. If you are concerned that one or both required documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact doj.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov.
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