Job Description

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9/28/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-05732
OIG Investigator II
Pay Grade
15
Salary
$47,531.28 - $71,298.00 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of Inspector General
Location
Location Varies
Description
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.



The Office of Inspector General, Division of Audits & Investigations is the investigative arm of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. We conduct numerous types of investigations, which requires critical thinking and research into various Cabinet policies & procedures as well as State and Federal laws. Our most vital role is to safeguard the assets of the Cabinet. We do this by both investigating and preventing against waste, fraud, and abuse. Our investigations protect and preserve important Cabinet programs such as SNAP and Medicaid as well many others that our most vulnerable citizens depend on every day. Our office is also responsible for employee and Cabinet contractor investigations to maintain the integrity of the Cabinet.



The OIG Investigator II, under statutory authority, gains skills and conducts professional field investigations to determine fraud or abuse in Cabinet's programs. This position will also conduct professional level investigations regarding welfare fraud, EBT trafficking, and recipient fraud investigations.



RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES:
Conducting special investigations as required. Gathering evidence. Conducting interviews. Writing detailed narrative reports with minimal errors. Travel throughout the state for investigations and court process. Testifying in judicial, administrative or Personnel Board hearings. May also be required to conduct trainings and special projects. Making referrals to prosecutorial agencies and/or administrative action based on investigative findings. Working independently with little supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred knowledge and skills:
Communications skills. Experience in face-to-face interviews. Experience researching using a variety of resources. Experience writing findings in a clear and concise manner. Organizational skills. Attention to detail. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office productivity tools. Excellent Writing skills using supporting facts with minimal errors. Ability to work under pressure and contractual deadlines. Investigators experience.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/
Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Must have two years of experience in the field of investigation, social work, public assistance, healthcare, or program eligibility.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Additional investigative, social work, public assistance, healthcare, or program eligibility experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain a valid driver's license for length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions
Typical working conditions include both extensive field work in a variety of settings and normal office work. Travel throughout the state may be required to conduct interviews, perform surveillance activities and to obtain information and evidence. Interviews may be confrontational. Overnight travel and working irregular hours may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Morgan Dunn at morganb.dunn@ky.gov or 502-564-8433.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D