The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Program Investigator 2 to conduct investigations of participants and vendors to monitor compliance with program rules, policies and procedures.
In this position, you will identify if rules, regulations, or policies were violated. You will represent the WIC program by preparing and conducting investigations of reported vendor, Farm Direct Nutrition Program (Farm Direct), and participant program fraud and abuse, and by analyzing the results of those investigations.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

This is a part-time (less than 40 hours per week), Limited Duration (17-24 months) position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

What you will do!
• Travel throughout Oregon under the guise of a WIC participant to conduct covert vendor compliance buys.
• Work with compliance coordinator to identify vendors and participants for investigation.
• Pose as a WIC participant to conduct covert compliance buys at grocery retailers, farm stands, and farmers' markets.
• Identify the appropriate method of investigation prior to completing pre-investigative reports and creating investigation files.
• Identify which rules, regulations, or policies were violated during compliance buys.
• Donate foods purchased during investigations and enter investigation results in the WIC data system.
• Monitor online social media sites for participants selling WIC issued items including breast pumps.
• Investigate and follow up on complaints of WIC issued items being sold online by participants currently on WIC.
• Interview participants as necessary to investigate allegations of program abuse.
• Conduct routine farmers' market or farm stand monitoring as scheduled which may require working weekends.

What's in it for you?
(The benefits listed below are for full-time positions and will be prorated to match the part-time hours worked.)
• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages
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• Paid Leave Days:
o 11 paid holidays each year
o 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
o 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
o Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

Must be able to drive long distances and manage overnight trips around the State of Oregon.
Weekend work may be required for farmer monitoring.
This position may be required to report to the designated worksite for monthly in-person All Staff
meetings.
The primary office location is the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of recent (within the last five years) investigative experience which included gathering facts, collecting evidence, examining records, and conducting interviews to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations.

College-level courses in law enforcement, criminal justice, law, accounting, auditing, or a closely-related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience.

Special Qualifications
An unencumbered Oregon or Washington driver's license or a suitable alternative means of transportation.
Willingness and ability to pose as a WIC participant to conduct covert compliance buys at grocery retailers, farm stands, and farmers' markets.

Desired Attributes

• A clear knowledge of information gathering through observation, interview, and data analysis.
• Basic knowledge of the principles and methods of investigations.
• Ability to analyze information gathered and draw conclusions.
• Ability to memorize specific details of compliance investigation until it can be documented.
• Experience navigating Internet to retrieve information necessary to conduct investigations.
• Experience evaluating and interpreting regulations, laws, policies and guidelines and apply to varying compliance situations.
• Experience preparing clear and concise written reports.
• Ability to effectively navigate situations with upset or displeased individuals.
• Knowledge of social service benefit programs and eligibility.
• Knowledge of data systems and organizational methods.
• Commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in work performed.


How to apply:
Complete the online application on (link removed) using job number REQ-163265
Deadline: 08/26/2024