Unclaimed Property Fraud Examiner (Claims… at State of Oregon · Salem

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY FRAUD EXAMINER (CLAIMS REPRESENTATIVE 2) Location: Salem | Treasury | Hawthorne Avenue Initial Posting Date: 06/18/2026 Application Deadline: 07/19/2026 Agency: Oregon State Treasury Salary Range: $4,738 - $7,247 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Unclaimed Property Fraud Examiner (Claims Representative 2) Job Description: Oregon State Treasury is recruiting for the position of Unclaimed Property Fraud Examiner within the Trust Property Division. The Trust Property Division plays a key role in safeguarding unclaimed assets and reuniting them with their rightful owners. The Unclaimed Property Fraud Examiner plays a critical role by protecting program integrity, detecting and investigating fraudulent claim activity, and ensuring that public funds are safeguarded through strong risk‑management practices.     Job Duties Summary   • Conduct complex investigations into potentially fraudulent unclaimed property claims, including multistate and international cases.   • Develop and implement processes and procedures for fraud detection and investigation.   • Collaborate with law enforcement, attorneys, and other state programs on fraud‑related matters.   • Serve as a subject-matter resource for legal proceedings and fraud prevention efforts.   • Participate in fraud‑prevention initiatives with other states and NAUPA committees.   • Review internal controls to assess the effectiveness of fraud detection processes and recommend improvements.   • Verify and document key fraud‑related controls and evaluate risk‑mitigation measures.   • Coordinate with system vendors to identify and address system vulnerabilities related to fraud.   • Conduct KAPS system access audits and ensure appropriate documentation for system changes.   • Escalate questionable transactions for further review.   • Maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.   Work Schedule  This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; the primary in office location for this role is Treasury’s Salem office. The position requires a minimum of two in office days per week, with one additional in office day each month for team meetings. During the initial training period, employees are expected to be in the office more frequently to support onboarding, learning, and collaboration.     Salary Range  $56,856 - $86,964 annually.     Job Classification  This position is classified as a Claims Representative 2. This position is  a SEIU represented position .    Required Minimum Qualifications   • Three years of experience investigating, evaluating, and negotiating settlements of tort or property claims; OR  • Two years of the above experience and 45 term (30 semester) hours of postsecondary courses in such fields as Business Management, Insurance, Law Enforcement, Pre-Law, or Social Science; OR  • One year of the above experience and a bachelor's degree in such fields as described above.  Desired Attributes  Job Specific Attributes   • Experience conducting complex fraud investigations.   • Experience working on cases involving identity theft.   • Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, and regulations.   • Experience providing high quality customer service to the public.   • Experience working with confidential or sensitive information while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.  Core Attributes   • Respect – Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.  • Teamwork – Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.  • Flexibility – Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.  • Communication – Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.  • Initiative – Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.  • Critical Thinking – Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.  • Time Management – Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.  • Attention to Detail – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.  How to Apply  You are required to upload your resume and a cover letter that describes your experience working with complex fraud investigations, identity theft, regulations, providing good customer service to the public and handling confidential or sensitive information.    Please make sure the attributes and qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Following these instructions and providing this information will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.    We will accept applications through the job announcement closing date, however, we may close this recruitment early, if we receive a well-qualified applicant pool.  If interested, please apply early.    Benefits of Joining Our Team  • Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life (1% or 5% employee share);  • Robust paid leave package, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and floating day of leave;  • PERS retirement benefits;  • Support with training and development;  • Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF);  • Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, and more!    About Oregon State Treasury  Oregon State Treasury is focused on improving the financial well-being of all Oregonians. We provide low-cost programs for governments, and empower Oregonians to invest in themselves and their loved ones for a more secure future.     We are committed to cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We value and support the collective differences in who we are and celebrate the fact that everyone comes to the table as their own unique individual. We believe this commitment empowers our success and makes Oregon State Treasury an excellent place to work. As Treasury employees, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion makes this a safe environment for us to ask questions, learn, and grow, and helps us to better serve Oregonians.    Our Values and Principles  INTEGRITY---INNOVATION---DIVERSITY---TRUST---PROFESSIONALISM---ACCESSIBILITY   Please visit the following webpage to learn more about Oregon State Treasury: https://www.oregon.gov/treasury/Pages/index.aspx    Special Information   • Prospective employees are subject to an extensive background check that may include, but not be limited to, validation of all application materials, prior employment, and professional references, driving records and fingerprint-based state and federal criminal and civil records.  Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.  • OST does not offer visa sponsorships, and within three days of hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.  • Oregon state government provides preference in employment to qualifying veterans, disabled veterans, as well as current and former servicemembers of the Oregon National Guard, in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. To receive preference you must attach appropriate documentation as outlined by the Department of Administrative Services at the following website: Veterans Resources.  You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.  • OST is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce.   • Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Oregon State Treasury will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please call Oregon State Treasury at 503-378-4000 and request to be connected to Human Resources.