Agency Insurance Fund, State

　　Title Division of Confidential Investigations Intern

　　Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing

　　Salary Grade Hourly

　　Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

　　Salary Range From $21 to $25 Hourly

　　Employment Type Full-Time

　　Appointment Type Temporary

　　Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

　　Travel Percentage 0%

　　Workweek Mon-Fri

　　Hours Per Week 37.5

　　Workday

　　From 9 AM

　　To 5 PM

　　Flextime allowed? No

　　Mandatory overtime? No

　　Compressed workweek allowed? No

　　Telecommuting allowed? No

　　County Albany

　　Street Address

　　City Albany

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 12206

　　Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Be a permanent New York State (NYS) resident and/or actively enrolled in a NYS college, university, or graduate program.- Have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year's worth of academic credits over a longer period may qualify part-time students for participation in the program) or be a currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate program.-Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, or the letter grade equivalent.-Able to work part-time (10-15 hours per week with opportunity to work more hours depending on availability). Potential for fall and spring part-time hours based on availability and performance.Preferred Qualifications:-Knowledge in use of IBM i2 Analyst Notebook -Intermediate or Advanced Microsoft software (Excel/PowerPoint)- Desire to work in public service.- Preferred major(s): Data Analytics, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Law, Psychology, and AccountingPlease be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

　　Duties Description DCI is looking for student interns to assist with collecting information and documentation associated with investigations, performing research related to NYS and the Workers Compensation Board rules and policies, performing on-line research, including social media sites, to aide in the investigative process, analyzing financial records and calculating fraud amount, drafting correspondence and memorandum, data analysis and experience with calculating of various parameters with formula, table formatting and graphical data reporting, cogent data points report summarization, develop an equipment inventory database and provide other direct assistance to the Investigative, Data Analytics and Administrative Teams with any helpful functions to include answering, phones, photocopying, and other tasks, as needed. DCI is NYSIF’s special investigations unit for the detection, investigation, and prevention of fraud, as required by New York State Insurance law an includes the following areas of function:- Investigates suspicious activity and can work on the Claims, Premium Audit, Provider Fraud, and/or Data Analytics team on a variety of projects.-Assists in the development of training programs and risk controls to prevent instances of fraud and abuse of the workers’ compensation system.

　　Additional Comments Fringe Benefits: - Competitive Compensation.- Future Career Growth Potential. - Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.- Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals. - Paid State and Federal Holidays.- Full Medical, Vision, and Dental. - Retirement Options. - Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.Please note, the official Civil Service title for this position is Student Assistant.The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) was established in 1914 as part of the original enactment of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law. NYSIF's mission is to guarantee the availability of workers’ compensation insurance at the lowest possible cost to New York employers and to provide timely, appropriate indemnity and medical payments to injured workers, while maintaining a solvent fund. Since inception, NYSIF has fulfilled the dual roles for which it was created: to compete with other carriers to ensure a fair marketplace and to be a guaranteed source of coverage for employers who cannot secure coverage elsewhere.NYSIF is the largest workers' compensation carrier in New York State and among the nation’s top ten largest workers' compensation carriers. As of November 30, 2023, NYSIF insures approximately 140,000 workers’ compensation insurance policyholders and provides disability benefits coverage for off-the-job injuries to approximately 57,400 New York employers, with more than $1.4 billion in annual earned premiums and over $20 billion in assets. In addition to workers’ compensation insurance, NYSIF provides disability benefits coverage for off-the-job injuries to more than 56,000 New York employers. In 2018, NYSIF added paid family leave as a component of its disability benefits product, providing New Yorkers with job-protected, paid time away from work to care for their families. NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.

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　　Name Dawn Askew

　　Telephone

　　Fax

　　Email Address [email protected]

　　Address

　　Street 15 Computer Drive West

　　City Albany

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 12205

　　Notes on Applying Please email your resume, cover letter, and transcript to [email protected]. Candidates who do not submit transcripts may not be considered.For any questions on this program, please write to [email protected].