Investigator; Statewide

WHO WE ARE:

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. TWC's main office is located at 101

E.15th Street, Austin, TX, but this position is available for anyone in the State of Texas to apply. This position is in our FDCM/Program Investigations Department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

You are an experienced investigator with strong writing skills who is a self-directed and intrinsically motivated adult learner. You communicate effectively and are capable of building relationships with our workforce boards and other divisions within TWC and the Office of Investigations.

The Investigator III performs complex (journey-level) investigative work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Analyze issues/allegations to determine appropriate investigative approach.
• Prepare investigation plans; define scope and objective of investigations.
• Determine appropriate use of interviews and other investigative techniques.
• Maintain investigative objectivity and impartiality.
• Conduct thorough research, analyze data or information and draw evidence-based conclusions to support decision-making or reporting.
• Analyze available data relating to issues/allegations; apply knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, agency policies to draw logical conclusions.
• May train investigators, TWC staff, board staff, contractors, or others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• One year and six months of full-time experience performing auditing or investigating work; or unemployment insurance claims examiner tasks; or gathering of information, interviewing, counseling or in the instruction, demonstration, and interpretation of policies in a public or private enterprise.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

• Investigative experience.
• Knowledge of TWC programs, specifically Child Care.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written skills.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish speaker.

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive salary: $4,591.33/month.
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
• Medical Insurance.
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave.
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at  or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.