Investigative Specialist 1, Investigative Specialist Trainee 1, Investigative Specialist Traine

Overview

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of the Professions is seeking candidates for an Investigative Specialist 1 position in the Office of Professional Discipline-Investigations (OPD). Under the supervision of an Investigative Specialist 2 (Professional Conduct), the Investigative Specialist 1 will investigate allegations of professional misconduct by professionals licensed by NYSED pursuant to applicable statutes, rules and/or regulations.

• Investigate unlawful practice of a profession by an unlicensed person, the moral character of an individual seeking licensure, or the background of former licensed professionals who are seeking reinstatement of their professional licenses.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports of the activities undertaken pursuant to assignments and maintain the chain of custody with respect to evidentiary items.
• Conduct pharmacy inspections.
• Assist other program areas within OPD.

Reassignment:
Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive service as an Investigative Specialist 1.

Non-Competitive Appointment:
This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their experience and education as follows:

• Investigative Specialist Trainee 1, NS (equated to SG-14): four years of investigative experience
  * OR an associate degree and two years of investigative experience OR a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Investigative Specialist Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): five years of investigative experience OR an associate degree and three years of investigative experience OR a bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of investigative experience.
• Investigative Specialist 1, SG-18: six years of qualifying experience OR an associate’s degree in criminal justice, cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security AND four years of qualifying experience; OR a bachelor’s or higher degree in one of these fields AND two years of qualifying experience.

* Investigative Experience is defined as gathering and securing information and evidence from a variety of sources through independent, non-structured activities including the preparation and submission of detailed narrative reports describing the method of gathering the evidence and the results of the investigations. Experience in auditing, interviewing, building security surveillance, traffic enforcement, or performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience.

Qualifying

Experience:

Experience in a field investigative position conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings.

Types of qualifying experience:
Police detective, insurance investigator, licensed or registered private investigator, federal/state/municipal investigator, child protective services investigator, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services are examples that meet the minimum qualifications. Examples of non-qualifying investigative experience include routine police patrol work, security guard, tax collector, and related roles.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify identity.

These will be a contingent permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. This position allows telecommuting up to 30% per bi-weekly pay period at the supervisor’s discretion and requires 10% in-state travel. The position may be filled as a traineeship; starting salaries are listed as follows: $53,764 (Trainee
1), $59,994 (Trainee
2), $66,951 (Full Performance). The maximum salary is $85,138 based on annual performance advances.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $85,138 based on annual performance advances. Some positions may require additional…