Regulation Agent 9-P11 (Fraud Investigator) - OIG - Macomb, Oakland, Wayne Co

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Regulation Agent 9-P11 (Fraud Investigator) - OIG - Macomb, Oakland, Wayne Co

Salary

$1,900.80 - $2,917.60 Biweekly

Location

Various, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

4301-22-OIG-039-FILL

Department

Health and Human Services - Central Office

Opening Date

09/28/2022

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

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Job Description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion .

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG) - CAREER BROCHURE (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdhhs/OIG_Career_Brochure4_668607_7.pdf)

This posting will be used to fill multiple E-level Regulation Agent IMMEDIATE vacancies with the OIG in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties

This Regulation Agent position will conduct investigations of fraud, waste or abuse by recipients, non-Medicaid providers and vendors of all Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (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.

Click here to view the Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/ED Reg Agent 9-11 PD.docx) & here to view theJob Specification (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/RegulationAgent_13082_7.pdf)

To be considered for this position you must:

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.

• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

• attach a cover letter.

• if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

• attach a recent educational or professional writing sample that you have authored.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New_Online_Employment_Application_Guide_-_First_Time_User_446027_7.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in business administration, criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement, police administration, security and loss prevention, or a related field.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice is preferred.

Experience

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.

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternative Education and Experience

Regulation Agent 9 - Two years of experience as a sworn detective at a law enforcement agency may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Regulation Agent 10 - Three years of experience as a sworn detective at a law enforcement agency may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Regulation Agent P11 - Four years of experience as a sworn detective at a law enforcement agency may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

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. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

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 office location for this position will be at an MDHHS facility located in Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne County however,this position has the ability to work hybrid(combination of remote and office). Selected candidates who have been approved towork hybridmust complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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 additionalextensive background check will be conducted on candidates being considered for the vacancy.

The Department of Health & 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 or questions about this position, please email Kanisha Cartwright atCartwrightK1@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

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Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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Updated: 2/28/24

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Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement, police administration, security and loss prevention, or a related field. OR At least two to five (2-5) years of experience as a sworn detective at a law enforcement agency.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Please select your level of experience.

• None

• At least one year of post-degree professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent.

• At least two years of post-degree professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent.

• At least three years of post-degree professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent.

  03

  Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Discuss your knowledge, training and experience with and knowledge with conducting criminal investigations. If you do not possess any, write N/A.

  05

  What skills and abilities do you have that you feel best qualifies you for this position?

  06

  How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for diversity as an important value?

  07

  Select the counties that you are interested in working (you may select more than one):

• Macomb

• Oakland

• Wayne

  08

  Do you possess a valid driver's license? If yes, list full name, state of issuance, license number, and expiration date. If no, write N/A.

  09

  From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

• A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee

• A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status

• A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee

• A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status

• None of the above

  10

  Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Regulation Agent-E (9-P11 levels) and interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?

• Yes

• No

  11

  Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

• I have been dismissed within the last two years

• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years

• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

• I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years

• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years

• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

  12

  Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?

• Yes

• No

  14

  Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

• Yes

• No

  15

  I acknowledge that I have (select all that apply): Failure to provide any of the following documents may result in your application being screened out.

• Attached a cover letter.

• Attached a resume.

• Attached a copy of official college transcripts.

• Attached a recent educational or professional writing sample that I have authored.

• Not provided any of the documents listed above.

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Health and Human Services - Central Office

Address

Office of Human Resources

235 S. Grand Ave.

Lansing, Michigan, 48933

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