Supervisor Fraud Investigation Unit

The County of San Mateo currently has an opening for a Supervisor Fraud Investigation Unit. Under general direction, formulate and direct the overall investigation program for welfare cases; assign and supervise the work of the investigative and clerical staff; coordinate activities with other units and divisions within the agency, the District Attorney's Office and other County departments and state agencies; develop training programs; and prepare statistical and administrative reports.

The Supervising Fraud Investigator's duties may include, but are not limited to: direct, coordinate and evaluate performance of the staff of the Special Investigations Unit; train employees in investigative techniques; coordinate work of the unit with employees of other departments and agencies; prepare and update manuals and training materials; review pending and completed cases; prepare statistical and administrative reports; hold and attend professional and informational meetings and conferences; supervise use and maintain security of California Law Enforcement Terminal equipment and Federal Tax Information; review investigation referral requests from the district offices; conduct fraud investigations on selected cases that are difficult or require special handling; interpret and explain provisions of laws, rules and regulations; and perform related duties as assigned.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will have:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the area of fraud investigation.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in public assistance administration or related program; knowledge of Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs and General Assistance programs and regulations.
• Successfully completed Specialized Investigators Basic Course (SIBC) approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) or possession of a valid basic peace officer certificate as awarded by P.O.S.T. Any welfare fraud investigator or inspector appointed prior to January 1, 2001, shall not be required to attend, and complete the training required by this section, provided that he or she has been continuously employed in that capacity since January 1, 2001, by the county that made the appointment.
• Experience monitoring adherence and compliance to county, state, and federal regulations.
• The ability to interpret state and federal rules.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• "Big picture" thinking and be a self-starter.
• Ability to effectively motivate and sustain involvement of staff and county and state partners in continuous quality improvement.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is two years of experience performing welfare fraud investigations. Also requires successful completion of Specialized Investigators Basic Course (SIBC) approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).

FINAL FILING DATE:  August 5, 2021

To learn more about the position and to apply online, please visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/3158611/supervisor-fraud-investigation-unit-exempt-open-and-promotional. Applications are only accepted online. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. EOE