Starting salary up to $71.12/hour ($148,435/year) plus a competitive total compensation package!
The Chief Welfare Fraud Investigator reports to the Assistant Director of Human Services and is responsible for the management and oversight of the department's Special Investigations Unit (SIU), including maintaining the unit’s budget, ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing unit personnel, overseeing ongoing training needs, and confirming program compliance with SIU policies and procedures. The Chief Welfare Fraud Investigator will work closely with several SIU staff, including the Senior Welfare Fraud Investigator, a Program Development Manager, a Program Planning and Evaluation Analyst, and a Senior Office Assistant, among others. Additional responsibilities include:
Overseeing fraud investigations within the Human Services Department and assisting on complex cases
Collecting and disseminating data and submitting reports
Meeting with SIU managers and supervisors to update them on programs and regulations affecting issuances and over payments
Ensuring all staff have completed the appropriate POST Training requirements
Consulting on investigator cases with the team, the District Attorney’s office, and other jurisdiction entities
Ensuring alignment with frequently shifting state and federal program requirements and guidelines
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now