Transportation Investigator Senior - Kanawha County

Overview

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) – Transportation Investigator Senior, Kanawha County, Charleston, WV. Location : Charleston, WV. Employment type : Full-Time Permanent. Job Number : DOT26IC006A. Division : Investigations and Compliance - DMV. Closing Date : 10 / 13 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

The Transportation Investigator in this position will serve in the Investigations and Compliance Unit of the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WVDMV) and may report to the Division Director, Division Manager or other designated executive staff. This role involves conducting advanced investigations to gather evidence of reported fraud or violations of state agency rules and laws, as well as handling claims for damages involving a state agency. The position may require being on-call during non-business hours and involves diverse duties and processes. The employee must use independent judgment to interpret policies and guidelines and will interact with the public, insurance representatives, lawyers, and law enforcement. Performs related work as required.

Nature of Work

The Transportation Investigator in this position will serve in the Investigations and Compliance Unit of the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WVDMV) and may report to the Division Director, Division Manager or other designated executive staff. This role involves conducting advanced investigations to gather evidence of reported fraud or violations of state agency rules and laws, as well as handling claims for damages involving a state agency. Conducts investigations regarding claims made against the WVDMV and testifies in the judicial and quasi-judicial forums. Prepares reports and evidence of legal proceedings. The job requires interactions with the public, insurance representatives, lawyers, and law enforcement, and the employee must use independent judgment to interpret policies and guidelines. The position may also require being on-call during non-business hours, involving diverse duties and processes. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade 16

T0365N

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs the work of subordinate investigators and administrative staff within the Division.
• Trains subordinate investigators and administrative staff in methods, procedures, and policies of the Division.
• Analyzes and evaluates information gathered through investigative techniques to determine source reliability, content validity, and potential truthfulness; develops investigative leads and links; distinguishes patterns, trends and associations; develops potential evidence.
• Explains the statutes, rules and regulations to the parties in violation.
• Conducts investigations regarding claims made against the State and testifies in the judicial and quasi-judicial forums.
• Conducts investigations regarding claims of fraud, employment complaints, damage to state property, and / or on-call 24 / 7 for emergency callouts involving serious accidents, road closures, highway safety / damage, construction zone incidents, hazardous spills, and other incidents deemed necessary by the Transportation Management.
• Keeps records and makes oral and / or written reports of all investigations.
• Locates witnesses and obtains facts and evidence needed by attorneys in litigation of cases.
• Conducts legal research and locates the section of applicable federal and / or state law, rule or policy relevant to the complaint under investigation.
• Interviews subjects of investigation, complainants, and witnesses using prescribed procedures.
• Reviews reports drafted by subordinates.
• Plans and organizes how investigations will be conducted.
• Performs internal audits / investigations to determine misuse of time, funds, and / or equipment.
• May investigate claims against the state; prepare reports and evidence for legal proceedings.
• Established rules, regulations and procedures will be used to solve a variety of routine problems and answer a variety of standard questions.
• Availability of an automobile may be required.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Skills and Knowledge

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING / EDUCATION

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Employer West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Division West Virginia Department of Transportation

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East

Building 5, Room A-450

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

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