L&I Investigator 3

Description

For this position, telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer. There is an expectation to work 2 days at the office through the probation period.

The assigned duty station for this position is Everett, Washington.

Duties

Some of what you'll do:

• Manage, organize, document and complete a caseload of investigative assignments in accordance with established priorities and standards of timeliness and quality.
• Gather facts and develop evidence for the purpose of substantiating allegations of fraud, misconduct, or unfair business practices, in order to prove or disprove allegations.
• Analyze, focus, resolve, and report on relevant investigation issues employing a full range use of investigative methods and procedures.
• Conduct in-person interviews to gather and record statements of fact, confessions, and other information pertinent to the investigation, including interviews of an adversarial nature.
• Research and obtain records and documentation related to personnel, medical information, business activities and bank accounts.
• Prepare, obtain, issue and serve legal documents in accordance with established statutes, laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Legal documents include subpoenas and/or search warrants. Coordinate the service of search warrants.
• Presents completed investigations to claim managers, fraud adjudicators and attorneys.
• Testify in court for legal and administrative hearings.

Qualifications

Required:

Two years of experience as an Investigator 2

OR

Five years of experience as an investigator with a criminal justice government agency or private organization, or other directly allied field, three years must include field experience.

Qualifying investigative experience is interpreted to be experience gathering and substantiating facts through the use of investigative duties such as:

• researching records and developing case files;
• gathering and preserving documentary evidence;
• obtaining statements of fact, depositions or confessions;
• obtaining and serving subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of records;
• conducting field surveillance;
• obtaining and coordinating the service of search warrants;
• advising parties of their constitutional rights;
• writing investigative reports, establishing proof of facts and evidence sufficient to be used in a court or administrative hearing;
• reviewing the case with private attorneys, assistant attorneys general or prosecutors; presenting completed investigation to a county prosecutor, Office of the Attorney General or U.S. Attorney's Office;
• testifying in court or other proceedings.

Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver license.

Note: Two years of related college-level course work may be substituted for one year of experience.

OR

Supplemental Information

• A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions