Regulation Agent -P11; Fraud Investigator - MDHHS OIG; Oakland

Job Title

The position is with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) under the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. To conduct investigations of fraud, waste, or abuse by recipients, non-Medicaid providers, and vendors of all MDHHS administered public assistance programs, such as food and cash assistance, as well as Medicaid and childcare programs. Positive investigation results are typically forwarded for prosecution or are addressed through administrative review.

Investigative outcomes include criminal charges/convictions, restitution/repayment, and program disqualification. Investigators make program improvement recommendations based on their results.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Possession of a bachelor's degree in business administration, criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement, police administration, security and loss prevention, or a related field is preferred. Regulation Agent 9 - No specific type or amount is required. Regulation Agent 10 - One year of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent
9. Regulation Agent P11 - Two years of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent, including one year equivalent to a Regulation Agent 10.

Alternative

Education and Experience:

Regulation Agent 9 to 12. Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement. OR Two years of experience as an investigator or detective in a law enforcement, US Armed Services, or private agency conducting criminal investigations or corporate investigations including fraud, embezzlement, and security threats may be substituted for the education and experience required at the entry level;

three years of such experience may be substituted at the intermediate level; four years of such experience may be substituted at the experienced level, and five years of such experience may be substituted at the advanced level.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.

Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. Position Location/Remote Office:
The physical location of this position will be based in the Oakland County-Southfield office. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.

Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including a secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions, a high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities. As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

Due to the nature of this position, an additional extensive background check will be conducted on candidates being considered for the vacancy. The Department of Health and Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. For information about the specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies.

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If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator.

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