The Wage Fraud Investigator role within the Maine Department of Labor's Bureau of Unemployment Compensation focuses on protecting the state's Unemployment Trust Fund by identifying benefit overpayments. Key responsibilities include reviewing unemployment claims and wage audits to determine if overpayments were accidental or intentional, validating identity documents to prevent fraud, and participating in appeal hearings to defend investigative findings. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement requiring at least one day per week in an office after training, with occasional statewide travel. The role is appealing for its purposeful mission to ensure program integrity, the opportunity to utilize analytical and interviewing skills in a professional setting, and access to a comprehensive benefits package including significant health insurance contributions, retirement matching, and generous paid leave.