Field Investigator

Responsible investigative and clerical work. An employee in this class investigates the claims of persons who have applied for the waiver of the State's rights to a deceased person's estate, to determine their eligibility to claim such estates. Work involves going on field interviews to verify information submitted on petitions and interviewing anyone who may have information about the deceased person's relatives, assets, and liabilities. Work also entails writing reports based on information gathered as a result of field interviews. Instructions are received either orally or in writing from a superior and the employee works with considerable independence in the performance of field assignments. Work is reviewed by a superior to determine the accuracy and completeness of information.