Job Details Working Title: Recipient Fraud Prevention Program Administrator Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant Agency: Human Services Dept - Job ID: 97709
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Limited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/13/2026
- Closing Date: 10/26/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
- Division/Unit: Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG)-PIO FPI Grants Program
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes
- Salary Range: $36.59 - $54.25 / hourly; $76,399 - $113,274 / annually
- Classified Status: Unclassified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- End Date: 11/11/2029
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : No
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Job Summary *Approximately 25% travel. *This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. Under the direction of the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) Manager of Recipient Fraud Investigations units, this position jointly administers the statewide Department of Human Services (DHS) Fraud Prevention Investigation (FPI) program in tandem with a peer Human Services Program Consultant.
This position directs the development, training, and operational coaching of over sixty-nine (69) county Fraud Prevention Investigators. Due to the high volume and complexity of managing approximately eighty-five (85) distinct county programs, the workload is shared between the two (2) Consultants using macro-level programmatic check-ins to maintain baseline continuity. Operating with full independent decision-making authority in their daily functions, the position provides governance, oversight, and communication across the county FPI investigative programs. Serves as a decisive liaison for county administrators, human service directors, supervisors, financial workers, and frontline staff to ensure all statewide OIG performance standards are met.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications **To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.** Three (3) years of experience with training and monitoring Investigator's activities.
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Experience must demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated knowledge of investigative processes involving criminal and/or administrative public benefit fraud cases.
- Recommend changes to procedures or practices.
- File reports in appropriate formats.
Preferred Qualifications - Communicate with investigators, county staff, program staff, and other partners to determine the relevant facts, analyzing available information, and provide guidance or determining an appropriate course of action when addressing investigative or program issues.
- Knowledge and expertise to understand how public assistance program policy and state law affect how a case may be investigated.
- Ongoing effective communication with counties/regions to ensure clear expectations regarding results.
- Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:
- Criminal background check
- Reference check
- Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
- Driver's License Check
Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about the position, contact Nicholas Larson at Nicholas.J.Larson@state.mn.us .
