Welfare Fraud Prevention Coordinator
California State Personnel Board Specification
Definition
Under general direction, to plan, organize and administer welfare fraud control programs in a major geographic area of the State.
Typical Tasks
In a major geographic area of the State, provides program direction to county welfare departments, district attorneys and other agencies involved in the control of welfare fraud; assists in the development, implementation and administration of welfare fraud prevention, deterrence, identification and investigation programs; evaluates the effectiveness of investigatory programs within assigned geographical area and makes recommendations to improve their operations; coordinates the activities of local agencies on cases of interjurisdictional or statewide scope; gains support for the Department's welfare fraud control activities through contact with Federal, State, county and other governmental agencies; assists in the conduct of extrasensitive, complex investigations of criminal, civil or administrative violations; provides technical assistance and training to county welfare departments and district attorney welfare fraud investigation units; prepares and conducts welfare fraud prevention workshops and other training for county welfare department administrative, eligibility and clerical staff; prepares reports and correspondence.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Three years of progressively responsible investigative or technical experience in a public assistance fraud prevention program, including the examination of public records for violations of law and identification of persons suspected of violating public assistance laws relating to the disbursement of public funds or conduct of public services. and Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: General administrative principles and procedures; criminal, civil and welfare fraud investigation techniques and procedures; purposes, organization and policies of the Department of Social Services; Federal and State laws regulating the activities of the Department of Social Services and welfare fraud prevention; business transactions and accounting practices; methods and techniques for the maintenance of security.
Ability to: Plan, organize and administer welfare fraud control programs; apply investigative techniques and procedures; establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the work; analyze data and draw sound conclusions; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; write effectively and prepare clear, complete, concise reports; speak effectively both to individuals and before large groups.
Special Personal Characteristics
Willingness to work throughout the State and work extended hours.
