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4/11/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-01606

Human Srvs Surveyor

Pay Grade
14

Salary

$43,210.08 - $64,816.08 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of Inspector General

Location

Location Varies, USA

Allen, Ballard, Barren, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Edmonson,
Fulton, Graves, Grayson, Hancock, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, McCracken, McLean,
Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren, Webster. This position reports to an office in Hopkinsville (Christian County), KY

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may
terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) performs many varied functions for the Cabinet for Health and Family
Services. OIG has six Divisions, Division of Regulated Child Care, Division of Health Care, Division of
Telehealth Services, Division of KY Health Information Exchange, Certificate of Need, and Division of Audits
and Investigations. These Divisions cover a wide variety of job tasks and duties in varied settings
throughout Kentucky, which include inspecting and licensing childcare and healthcare facilities and services,
and conducting investigations of complaints in those facilities, as well as conducting Medicaid fraud and
other types of complaints for the Cabinet. If you have an inquiring mind, healthy curiosity, and like to
interact with people from all lifestyles, in different settings throughout the state, a job with OIG could be
just what you are looking for.

The Human Services Surveyor position inspects and investigates healthcare facilities and services to determine
compliance and violations with state and federal regulations. This position is responsible for preparing
comprehensive reports and submitting complete packets for review. This position determines compliance through
interpretation of regulations and follows division guidelines, policies, and procedures. Extensive travel,
some weekend work, and overnight stays are required for this position.

This position offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable people in the
state: the sick, the aged, and those with disabilities. It is life changing to know your job can make a huge
difference in the quality of life for someone undergoing these challenges.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Conduct inspections of healthcare facilities and services for licensure and certification purposes.
Investigate complaints of regulatory violations in healthcare facilities.
Participate in conferences, webinars, and other types of mandatory and optional training to improve
knowledge and skills related to regulation of healthcare facilities.
Create written documents detailing findings of non-compliance in healthcare facilities and descriptions of
information gathered and final determinations related to complaint investigations.
Prepare comprehensive reports and submit complete and correct packets.
Participate in conferences, webinars, and other types of mandatory and optional training to improve
knowledge and skills related to regulation of healthcare facilities.

Preferred Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people of
diverse backgrounds and in diverse settings.
Ability to be flexible with work schedules, work assignments, and overtime needs.
At least 4 years of experience working in the healthcare field, preferably in a healthcare facility or
service. Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.
Excellent writing and speaking skills.
Proficiency with use of computers, tablets, smart phones for daily tasks.
Ability to travel, as needed, mostly in Kentucky. Rare occasions of travel to other states may be required.
Physical ability and energy to traverse large healthcare facilities for extended periods of time during
surveys and inspections.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal
government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only
use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,
please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college of university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Two years of professional experience in emergency medical services, a health/human services program or two years of experience in inspection/investigative work or a combination of both or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
Additional professional training in health services, human services, social work, or a related field will substitute for the experience on a year for year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Additional experience in the above fields, or a related field, will substitute for the required college on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting. Investigates complaints and provides consultation to health and social service providers. Some travel is typically required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Samuel Ellsworth at [email protected] or 270-889-6052.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Human Srvs Surveyor

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