##### Avery County Department of Social Services Newland, North Carolina Employment Opportunity

##### Position Title and No.: Income Maintenance Investigator II

Will Consider IMC II Work Against Applicants

##### Salary Range: IMC II $ 31,062 Investigator II $ 32,954

#### Posting Date: 1/13/2020

###### Closing Date: 1/27/2020

To Apply: Submit a completed PD-107 (state application) to Barbara Jones, Avery County DSS, 175 Linville St. Newland, NC 27657. Unsigned or incomplete applications will not be processed. Resumes will not be accepted in the absence of an application. Applications may be obtained at http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/general.htm

PREFERENCE: Bilingual applicants are preferred

Description difficult paraprofessional work involving special investigative work in the Description difficult paraprofessional work involving special investigative work in the of Job Duties: area of fraud as related to the determination and redetermination of applicants' eligibility for public, medical, or food and nutrition assistance through the Department of Social Services. Work is circumscribed by a variety of federal, state and county court decisions, laws, policies, regulations and procedures. Work is performed under regular supervision. . Responding to allegations of fraudulent application for public, medical, or food and nutrition assistance from the general public, law enforcement officials, State Office of Personnel and other community and governmental agencies. Researching and compiling information and evidence relating to case including interviewing clients filing allegedly fraudulent applications and other parties who may have relevant information such as neighbors, employers, or landlords. Deciding on a course of action either in dismissing the case, arranging with the client for repayment or presenting the case in an administrative hearing or to the district attorney for prosecution.

####### Educational/Experience Requirements:

IMC II

- • year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker • year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker

Income Maintenance Investigator II An Associate Degree in Human Services Technology, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Secretarial Science or closely related curriculum and two years of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker or Investigator; or, graduation from high school and three years of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker or Income Maintenance Investigator; or graduation from high school and two years of investigative experience in credit, legal, or law enforcement work plus eighteen months of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker or Income Maintenance Investigator; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Knowledge, knowledge of manuals, rules, and procedures used in Knowledge, knowledge of manuals, rules, and procedures used in Skills and Abilities Required: determining eligibility. Thorough knowledge of investigative procedures and techniques. Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the judicial system. Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills. Considerable knowledge of agency's organizational rules, policies, and procedures. Ability to recognize, collect, and evaluate evidence to support actions. Ability to communicate effectively with applicants, community agencies, law enforcement agencies, and judiciary personnel to obtain or present pertinent data, and to negotiate agreement and/or cooperation. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, the general public, and the judicial system. Ability to present information orally or in written form Must possess a valid NC Driver's license.