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Salary $3,477.00 - $6,264.00 Monthly Location Alexandria, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

MVA/PAW/223533

Department LDH-Medical Vendor Administration Opening Date 07/16/2026 Closing Date 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health Make a meaningful impact by protecting the integrity of public assistance programs. In this role, you'll conduct complex investigations into benefit eligibility, gather and analyze evidence, interview witnesses, perform field investigations, and determine appropriate administrative or legal action. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with law enforcement and legal professionals while serving as a trusted representative of the State in administrative hearings and court proceedings. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Following Policies and Procedures:

The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Making Accurate Judgments:

The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Thinking Critically:

The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions

Accepting Direction:

The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Acting Decisively:

The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason. Acting with

Ethics and Integrity:

The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit

Driving Results:

The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.

Solving Problems:

T he ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.

Using Data:

The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions. Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience in social services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in social services; OR A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in social services; OR A bachelor's degree in social work or a master's degree in a social services field or education.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Conducts complex investigations involving employee misconduct, benefit fraud, and violations of agency, departmental, and Civil Service policies. Collects, analyzes, and documents evidence by interviewing witnesses, conducting surveillance, researching records, and using investigative databases and intelligence tools. Collaborates with state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and legal partners to support criminal and administrative investigations. Evaluates agency policies, procedures, and operations to identify deficiencies and determine their impact on ongoing investigations. Obtains and secures evidence through affidavits, warrants, court orders, depositions, and other authorized investigative methods. Prepares detailed investigative reports, financial loss assessments, and case documentation for administrative actions, civil litigation, and criminal prosecution. Represents the agency by providing testimony, presenting investigative findings, and supporting legal proceedings in hearings and court as required.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Medical Vendor Administration / FS Fraud & Recovery (SNAP

FRAUD & RECOVERY

) /

Rapides Parish Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment , Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months) or Detail to

Special Duty Cost Center:

3052130100 Position Number(s): 50688955

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Fraud Investigator 1 or 2 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation:

This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER), as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity. Fraud Investigator 1 - $21.27 hr / $1,701.60 bi-weekly Fraud Investigator 2 - $22.76 hr / $1,820.80 bi-weekly

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Patricia Walker Patricia.

Walker.

DCFS@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here . LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others