SENIOR FRAUD INVESTIGATOR Job at NYC Careers
Claims and Collections pursues monetary recoveries owed to the City of New York from former Cash Assistance recipients who have received 1-Shot deals for emergency shelter and/or utility arrears as stipulated in their agreement to repay.
Claims &Collection is recruiting for (4) four Fraud Investigator II to function as a Senior Fraud Investigator, who will:
Claims &Collection is recruiting for (4) four Fraud Investigator II to function as a Senior Fraud Investigator, who will:
- Send letters to clients that require their response.
- Annotate and update case information. Write comprehensive case notes, include a case disposition and update any monetary amounts received.
- Negotiate repayment agreement with clients on specific payback amounts by obtaining legally endorsed forms detailing terms of agreement. This includes the repayment amount and payback schedule securing restitution of funds for overpayments/money owed to the Agency.
- Refer cases to law department, appear in court to testify, answer inquiries from court officials, retrieve documents, recount and attest to case information pertinent to their investigation.
- Communicate via telephone to clients regarding the payment arrangement letters they received.
- Utilize the various databases EDW, WMS, DARB, MONY, LexisNexis, HRA One-Viewer to make an informed decision on how to proceed with a case.
- Interview clients to discuss their cases and obtain additional information (if necessary)
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience, acquired within the United States in one or a combination of the following:
a . performing investigations involving criminal and/or fraudulent activities; or
b. evaluating credit histories; or
c. searching for assets; and/or
d. researching, compiling and/or locating evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature involving public or private funds; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, forensic auditing, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, and/or law or a related field and one year of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator as described in “1” above; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 10 semester credits from an accredited college or university, for three months of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Clerical experience in an organization which investigates criminal or fraudulent activities is not acceptable.
a . performing investigations involving criminal and/or fraudulent activities; or
b. evaluating credit histories; or
c. searching for assets; and/or
d. researching, compiling and/or locating evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature involving public or private funds; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, forensic auditing, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, and/or law or a related field and one year of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator as described in “1” above; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 10 semester credits from an accredited college or university, for three months of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Clerical experience in an organization which investigates criminal or fraudulent activities is not acceptable.
Preferred Skills
- Working knowledge of HRA / IREA systems, such as WMS, HRA Viewer, LexisNexis, and MMS systems
- Excellent verbal, written, interpretive, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Bilingual a plus
Additional Information
**LOAN FORGIVENESS
The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DSS/HRA/DHS qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements.
Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
In addition, the Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services offers competitive salaries and the following benefits:
Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees' Retirement System);
401(k) and Roth 457 Retirement Savings Programs;
U.S. Savings Bonds Flexible Spending Program;
Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage, Prescription Drug Program;
Training and Professional Development;
Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program;
Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave.
The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DSS/HRA/DHS qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements.
Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
In addition, the Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services offers competitive salaries and the following benefits:
Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees' Retirement System);
401(k) and Roth 457 Retirement Savings Programs;
U.S. Savings Bonds Flexible Spending Program;
Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage, Prescription Drug Program;
Training and Professional Development;
Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program;
Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave.
To Apply
APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR CIVIL SERVICE TITLE, OR IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9.
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55-a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Hours/Shift
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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