Regulation Agent 12 - Lead Agent Fraud Investigator - MDHHS OIG Enforcement Division

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Regulation Agent 12 - Lead Agent Fraud Investigator - MDHHS OIG Enforcement Division

Salary

$27.23 - $39.11 Hourly

Location

Various, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

4301-24-OIG-33-FILL

Department

Health and Human Services - Central Office

Opening Date

09/13/2024

Closing Date

9/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

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Job Description

The MDHHS 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 ourMDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

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

To coordinate investigation activities among two or more lower-level regulation agents. Provides on-the-job training for lower-level regulation agents and journeyman level regulation agents in need of additional training pertinent to the job function. Identifies and determines if clients, non-Medicaid providers or business entities fraudulently received entitlement program funds administered by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; ascertain the nature of offense committed; determined and initiate appropriate criminal, civil, or administrative actions to resolve fraud allegations and recover program funds.

Develops recommendations to address fraud vulnerability relating to program laws, regulations, policies or procedures.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Lead Agent 12 Position Description.docx)

Job Specification

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.

• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.

• 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 that includes your preferred work location within the following counties:Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Saint Joseph, or Van Buren.

• 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. Please review Civil Service's guidelines regarding Official Transcripts:Official Transcripts (michigan.gov) (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406)

• Written exercise:

• In a separate Microsoft Word file, provide a response to the following written exercise:Our office has recently hired a new agent, and you have been assigned to assist with their training. Compose a memo outlining the training schedule and program, as well as the communication plan that will be in place between you and the new agent over the coming months.

• Attach a professional writing sample that you have authored to your application

Failure to complete any of the above may result in your application being screened out as incomplete. 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.

Bachelor's degree with a major in criminal justice is preferred.

Experience

Three years of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent, including one year equivalent to a Regulation Agent P11.

Alternate Education and Experience

Regulation Agent 12

Five 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 position for this location may be filled at one of these locations:Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Saint Joseph, or Van Buren.However, this position can work hybrid (combination of remote and office).Please indicate in your cover letter your preferred work location from the preceding list of counties.Occasional travel to any county in Michigan is possible with this position. Selected candidates who have been approved to work hybrid must 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 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 emailMDHHSVacancies@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:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

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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REGLAGTA - 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 and at least three years of post-degree professional experience providing regulation and investigative services; OR at least five years of experience as a sworn detective at a law enforcement agency.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field of study?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have experience in training or leading others in the workplace?

• Yes

• No

  04

  How many years of experience do you have in training and/or leading staff in a criminal justice related organization?

• 5 years or more

• 3 to 4 years

• 1 to 2 years

• 1 year or less

• None

  05

  Do you have experience in conducting and managing criminal investigations?

• Yes

• No

  06

  How many years of experience do you have in conducting criminal investigations related to public assistance?

• 5 years or more

• 3 to 4 years

• 1 to 2 years

• 1 year or less

• None

  07

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

• Yes

• No

  08

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

  09

  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

  10

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

• Yes

• No

  11

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

• Yes

• No

  12

  Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?

• Yes

• No

  13

  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.

  14

  Are you a current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee classified as a Regulation Agent 12 and interested in moving to the same classification and level at of the posted locations?

• Yes

• No

  15

  Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  16

  Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  17

  In a separate Microsoft Word file, provide a response to the following written exercise: Our office has recently hired a new agent, and you have been assigned to assist with their training. Compose a memo outlining the training schedule and program, as well as the communication plan that will be in place between you and the new agent over the coming months. Did you attach your written response to the above? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  18

  Did you attach a professional writing sample that you have authored to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  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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