Investigator, Government, Litigation

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Workers Compensation, is recruiting for an

Investigator 3 located in Anchorage!

No Cover Letter Required!

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 18.

Independently conduct complex civil, administrative, and criminal investigations involving workers’ compensation fraud, uninsured employers, and other violations of the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Act.

Gather, preserve, and analyze evidence; interview witnesses and involved parties; research records and databases; and prepare complete investigative reports and case files.

Develop cases for administrative enforcement or referral for prosecution, including preparing petitions, subpoenas, search-warrant materials, and other investigative documents as appropriate.

Represent the Special Investigations Unit in hearings, prehearing conferences, employer contacts, and multi-agency investigations, and provide testimony when required.

Conduct onsite employer visits and public education activities throughout Alaska to promote compliance and prevent uninsured workplace injuries.

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) enforces compliance with the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Act through thorough and fair fraud investigations, accountability for violations, and proactive public education intended to prevent uninsured injuries. SIU values integrity, respect, dedication and commitment, accountability, and a collaborative team environment. This position directly supports the Division’s responsibility to promote compliance and protect Alaska workers and employers.

This position offers meaningful public-service work with a high degree of independence and variety. You will handle challenging investigations, collaborate with experienced investigators and partner agencies, and have opportunities for specialized training and professional development. The work combines analytical case development, field investigation, legal processes, and public education, providing a broad and engaging investigative workload.

This position is based in the Division of Workers’ Compensation office in midtown Anchorage and combines office-based research and case preparation with field work such as interviews, site visits, service of documents, and other investigative activity. The position requires local driving and occasional statewide travel, which may include remote locations, inclement weather, and travel by small aircraft or boat when necessary.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

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Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

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Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

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This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications.

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