CHIEF WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR (#RH4 ) $52.08-$69.49 hourly / $9,027.00-$12,045.00 monthly / $108,326.40-$144,539.20 yearly
Definition
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typical Tasks
Employment Standards
Knowledge:
- Thorough knowledge of investigative techniques;
- Working knowledge of the legal process involved in the prosecution of welfare fraud, the rules of evidence, laws of arrest and search and seizure;
- Working knowledge of the regulations governing eligibility and grant determination for Food Stamps and General Assistance programs;
- Working knowledge of the laws relating to welfare fraud;
- Working knowledge of report writing techniques and procedures;
- Working knowledge of client rights and the Fair Hearings and Civil Rights Process;
- Some knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and training;
- Some knowledge of budgeting, management and organization;
- Some knowledge of data processing applications.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, coordinate, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff;
- Interpret, explain and apply complex regulations, laws and directives dealing with welfare fraud and eligibility for public assistance programs; Conduct complex and sensitive investigations;
- Review and evaluate investigative reports, statements and complaints to determine appropriate action;
- Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others;
- Communicate clearly and logically in oral and written form and make effective presentations;
- Develop and deliver in-house and on-the-job training;
- Learn to access, input and analyze data using a computer.
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:
Three years of law enforcement supervision experience which would demonstrate application or possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must meet minimum employment standards defined by Section 1031 of the Government Code. Possession of a POST Basic Certificate or Specialized Investigators Certificate.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License.
Miscellaneous
EEOC Job Category: 03
Occupational Grouping: 62
Workers' Compensation Code: 0285
Analyst: JAD/TJC
Revised Dates: 4/82, 8/83, 12/85, 1/07
CLASS: RH4; EST: 6/9/2009; REV: 2/1/2008;