Compliance Investigator

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This range is provided by Georgia Department of Public Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$50,982.94/yr - $66,351.55/yr

Pay Grade: L

This is a FEDERAL GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds.

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Conducts independent and objective investigations to obtain evidence of reported fraud, abuse, mismanagement, waste, or other violations of rules, regulations, or policies of the Georgia Department of Public Health. In addition, conducts background checks for employees, interns, and volunteers.

Applicant preferably to live in the following counties:
Gwinnett, Hall, or Forsyth

• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
• Assists in developing and administering policies, procedures, and plans.
• Assists in preparing comprehensive and detailed reports of investigation.
• Conducts investigations to ascertain facts and obtain evidence on alleged violations and misconduct; interviews witnesses and obtains statements.
• Monitors compliance with terms of licensure.
• Compiles and prepares summary reports, maintains case files and documentation of case resolutions, and tracking data for legal requirements.
• Conducts WIC Vendor Monitoring visits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Investigates complaints of frauds of abuse.
• Conducts WIC Vendor background investigations.

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience.

Note:
Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR associate’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience.

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

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