ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL

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MDH, Office of the Inspector General, Baltimore, MD

This position is responsible for serving as the Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Compliance and is responsible for planning, directing and administering all operations of the MDH Audit Division, the Division of Corporate Compliance and Privacy and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Liaison Division. The MDH Audit Division which is responsible for conducting finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results audits of the Department’s facilities and institutions, as well as all headquarters units exclusive of the Medicaid Program; the Medicaid Audit Division that performs the previously listed duties for the State’s nine billion dollar budgeted Medicaid Program; the External Audit Unit that conducts audits of local health departments and human services vendors receiving funding from the Department to ensure State funds are expended and reported in accordance with contract provisions, laws, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles. The audits determine an amount that may be due to the Department or to the vendor of service. The Assistant Inspector General for Audits also manages and supervises the activities of the Department’s Division of Corporate Compliance and Privacy which is responsible for conducting employee misconduct investigations dealing with potential fraud, waste, and abuse violations, ensuring that the Department’s internal providers are following federal and state billing standards, as well as HIPAA requirements and Privacy and Ethics laws and regulations. Lastly, this position also supervises the OIG Liaison Division which includes the Institutional Review Board (IRB) program which manages all administrative aspects involved in the processing of human subject research protocols submitted to the Department for approval and the Audit Liaison Unit that coordinates audits by external audit entities of MDH Programs, Administration and Facilities.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least  5 years of professional experience performing financial or compliance reviews and audits; writing and reviewing audit reports; including, a minimum of 2 years supervising a multi-tasked staff. 

Additional professional experience as defined above can substitute on a year for year basis for a bachelor's degree.

The ideal candidates should possess the following:

• Management, Compliance, Investigative, or auditing experience;
• Detailed knowledge of state and federal laws;
• Knowledge of state policies and procedures;
• Experience with case management;
• Experience with policy recommendation and or program oversight background;
• Compliance and or Investigation Background;
• Familiarity with conflict of interest, misconduct, and internal investigations; and,
• Experience with Systems Management.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.