ADMINISTRATOR V (OIGE Investigator)

GRADE 20 LOCATION OF POSITION 100 Community Place Crownsville, MD 21032 Main Purpose of Job Conducts investigations for the Office of the Inspector General for Education (OIGE) and manages the resources necessary to ensure the investigative mission is met.
Activities, functions, and services delivered impact OIGE activities, other agencies, and operations of other law enforcement agencies.
This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five years of work experience in investigations, education internal investigations, accounting, auditing, law enforcement, inspections, or a related field.
Notes: 1.
Candidates may substitute ten years of criminal investigative experience towards educational requirements.
2.
Candidates may substitute local, state, federal, or U.
S.
Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in investigative programs classifications or the investigative field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a current/active Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.
Five years or experience in conducting complex and internal education investigations.
Understanding of COMAR and Education Articles governing education law.
Knowledge of State and federal laws, regulations, policies, and issues affecting fraud, waste and abuse; knowledge and ability to conduct confidential internal reviews, and investigations; ability to conduct evaluations of administrative, security, fiscal, legal, and city government internal policies, systems, and procedures involving matters of conflict of interest, mismanagement, embezzlement, contract fraud, employee misconduct, child abuse, and Whistleblower Investigations; skill in analyzing and interpreting data for program improvement; ability to manage multiple tasks; ability to interpret and apply pertinent laws and regulations; ability to establish and maintain working relationships; ability to communicate clearly; and the ability to write clear and concise reports.
Experience conducting sensitive investigations into allegations of fraud, waste and abuse.
Experience conducting investigations into allegations of educational misconduct, financial mismanagement, and/or the misappropriation of funds.
Experience conducting interviews with a whistleblower, public officials, appointed officials, executive management, and administrative personnel in a government or public setting.
Interactions with the Attorney General's Office, State Prosecutor's Office, local State's Attorney Office, U.
S.
Attorney's Office, and/or other law enforcement agencies.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle.
Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered.
For education obtained outside the U.
S.
, a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.
We will not consider information submitted after this date.
Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment application.
Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.
You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.
The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.
Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.
If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division 301 W.
Preston Street, Room 608 Baltimore, MD 21201 All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by the closing date.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-4850.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
People with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
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