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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/30/15

Applications Due05/15/15

Vacancy ID20745

AgencyInsurance Fund, State

TitleSenior Insurance Field Investigator

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $67703 to $85635 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 80%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Broome

Street Address 2001 Perimeter Rd. East

City Endicott

StateNY

Zip Code13760

Minimum Qualifications Six (6) years of professional investigative experience with law enforcement agencies;
OR
A Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of professional insurance claims investigation experience;
OR
A Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and one (1) year of professional investigation experience;
OR
A Bachelor’s Degree and eight (8) years of professional investigation experience in economic or insurance related matters.

Duties Description Insurance Field Investigators investigate fraud and collusion relating to the Workers Compensation and Disability Benefits operations of the New York State Insurance Fund (SIF). Incumbents investigate the operations and personnel of every department of SIF, and the activities of policyholders, doctors, lawyers, claimants, claimant representatives, and insurance brokers.

The incumbent in this position oversees and coordinates difficult and sensitive field investigations; oversees the workload, performance, and training of subordinate staff; researches and analyzes bankruptcy and other files; directs surveillance activities at work sites, private homes, and businesses belonging to claimants, doctors, and/or policyholders; interviews and obtains affidavits and testimonies from relevant parties; reviews and compiles reports regarding investigations for SIFs executive management; collaborates with SIF attorneys in preparation for trials, civil litigation, and/or Workers Compensation Board hearings; testifies at trial and/or arranges for witness testimony and the introduction of evidence at trial; drafts and serves subpoenas; and administers background investigations.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Melissa Mochrie

Telephone

Fax

Email Address hr@nysif.com

Address

Street 15 Computer Drive West

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease include the position title and vacancy id number on your cover letter. Candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter hr@nysif.com.

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