Job Description

Job Description and Duties

As the state's federally mandated Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) works aggressively to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activities and the illegal diversion of health care resources from California's most vulnerable citizens.

Under the supervision of the Crime Analyst Supervisor, the Crime Analyst II (CA II) performs more difficult and complex analytical duties associated with identifying, analyzing, and disseminating Medi-Cal fraud and elder abuse information, data, and documentary evidence in support of the investigative and prosecutorial duties of the Special Agents, Deputy Attorneys General and Investigative Auditors within DMFEA. The CA II is responsible for property and evidence management, including the maintenance of chain of custody, proper receipt, identification, and preservation of evidence submissions, appropriate release/transfer of evidence, tracking and records management, and ensuring evidence audits and destructions are completed timely. The CA II will also order equipment for sworn and investigative staff. The CA II is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the office's vehicle fleet by coordinating maintenance for sworn and office staff, tracking mileage logs, spreadsheets, transfers, and surveys. The CA II should exhibit a high degree of initiative, independence, and willingness to train and mentor Crime Analyst I’s.

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Working Conditions

Telework is available but is contingent on DMFEA’s operational needs. DMFEA’s current telework agreement for the Crime Analyst classification is Office-Centered. Office-Centered is defined as employees who work more than 50% within a month in the office. Telework requires California residency.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• A modified background check will be required.

• Clearly indicate JC-439271 and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Explanations" section located on the first page of your State Application.

• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Unofficial school transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts or your diploma is required prior to appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge and experience with MS Excel, Adobe, Outlook, State Administrative Manual, State Contract Manual. Ability to analyze and resolve problems, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and work effectively with all levels of management, executives, and other state agencies. The individual should be dependable, motivated, punctual, and have excellent organizational skills, all while being a team player.

Benefits

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Statement of Qualifications

In a 1-2 page written narrative (i.e., essay format, no lists or bullets), please address the following questions. Please address each question individually and clearly label (e.g., “Question 1”, “Question 2”, “Question 3”) which question you are responding to in your submission.

Please note that failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications and/or failure to follow the specific instructions noted above may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

1. Describe your experience providing instruction and training to others. In your response, please include the topics you covered in your instruction and training.
2. Describe your experience and any training you have in handling, tracking, and auditing evidence. In your response, please describe the types of evidence you handled, such as physical and/or digital evidence.
3. Describe your experience using Microsoft Excel, any case management systems, and any databases. In your response, describe tasks you performed that exemplify your proficiency with the technical resources you described.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Applicants who don't submit an SOQ will not be considered for this position. Please see below for the SOQ prompt.

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