Transportation Investigator Senior - Kanawha

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West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Location:

Charleston, WV

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: DOT
26HR
023A

District/Subdivision:
Human Resources Division

Posting Date: 02/26/2026

Closing Date: 3/4/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Investigator in this position will serve in the Investigations Section of the Human Resources Division. This position involves conducting advanced investigations to gather evidence of reported fraud or violations of state agency rules and laws, as well as handling claims for damages involving a state agency. The scope of responsibility includes assisting the Investigations Division Manager in the planning of operations and procedures of the unit;

assisting in directing the work of subordinate employees; developing employees; evaluating unit operations; developing budget needs; researching new procedures and improvements; interpreting statutes, regulations, and policies. Conducts advanced-level, fact‑finding investigations into state agency workplace issues, including harassment and discrimination, retaliation, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), fraud, theft, and violations of professional standards, code of conduct, policies, and procedures, as it relates to the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) personnel and its property.

The investigator senior will interview employees, gather evidence (including documents and digital records), analyze findings, and write detailed reports that will assist Human Resources (HR) managers in making informed decisions, ensuring legal compliance with labor laws and WVDOT policies, and foster a fair work environment. The employee will need to work with multiple teams including those from human resources, compliance, legal services, and management while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.

The employee is subject to on‑call status during non‑business hours, and extensive travel is required on a statewide level. Daily duties are varied and involve different processes and methods of investigative, analytical, and research work. Preference may be given to applicants with relevant investigation experience. Performs other related work and duties as assigned.

Pay Grade 16
T0365N

• Coordinates and directs the work of subordinate investigators and administrative staff within the Division.
• Trains subordinate investigators and administrative staff in methods, procedures, and policies of the Division.
• Analyzes and evaluates information gathered through investigative techniques to determine source reliability, content validity, and potential truthfulness; develops investigative leads and links; distinguishes patterns, trends and associations; develops potential evidence.
• Explains the statutes, rules and regulations to the parties in violation.
• Conducts investigations regarding claims made against the State and testifies in the judicial and quasi‑judicial forums.
• Conducts investigations regarding claims of fraud, employment complaints, damage to state property, and/or on‑call 24/7 for emergency callouts involving serious accidents, road closures, highway safety/damage, construction zone incidents, hazardous spills, and other incidents deemed necessary by the Transportation Management.
• Keeps records and makes oral and/or written reports of all investigations.
• Locates witnesses and obtains facts and evidence needed by attorneys in litigation of cases.
• Conducts legal research and locates the section of applicable federal and/or state law, rule or policy relevant to the complaint under investigation.
• Interviews subjects of investigation, complainants, and witnesses using prescribed procedures.
• Reviews reports drafted by subordinates.
• Plans and organizes how investigations will be conducted.
• Performs internal audits/investigations to determine misuse of time, funds, and/or equipment.
• May investigate claims against the state; prepare reports and evidence for legal proceedings.
• Establishes rules, regulations and procedures used to solve a variety of routine problems and answer a…