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Texas Department of Transportation · 15 hours ago

TxDOT Fraud Investigator - Compliance Division

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is committed to maintaining public trust and accountability. They are seeking a Compliance Investigator I to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, and serious employee misconduct, contributing to the ethical standards and responsible use of taxpayer dollars.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Investigates Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Policy Violations

Plans, organizes, and conducts investigations into suspected fraud, waste, abuse, and serious breaches of department policy

Examine and evaluate information and documentation to determine compliance with department policies, procedures, and relevant laws. Conduct interviews with informants, witnesses, and suspects

Collect and review evidence through field investigations, audits, inspections, or studies

Perform responsible administrative work and special assignments

Use statistical analysis methods and automated investigation/management information systems

Monitor changes in policies, procedures, and relevant laws

Maintain, review, and prepare confidential information and other management-related program

Perform other job responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Investigative practicesCompliance oversightStatistical analysisFinancial analysisProgram/project planningAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline

3 years experience in investigations, compliance oversight and/or audit related activities. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle

Extensive knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, investigative practices and procedures

Considerable knowledge of applicable analysis methodologies, program/project planning, development, and management methodologies, performance monitoring and reporting standards, budgeting methods and procedures, financial analysis methodologies

Expert skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating, adjusting for problems/roadblocks

Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems; ensuring consistency and clarity of information

Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions

Prioritizing and organizing work assignment

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

Sitting - prolonged periods of time

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading