Internal Investigator 1 OPWDD (2 positions

Internal Investigator 1 OPWDD

Under the direction of a lead investigator, the Internal Investigator 1 OPWDD duties include but are not limited to:

• Formulate plan, process, and timetables to conduct an accurate, complete, and thorough investigation within OPWDD-specified timeframe.
• Prepare for and conduct interviews and obtain sworn statements on matters arising from investigations conducted, such as investigations of possible misconduct by agency employees.
• Gather, document, and preserve information and evidence related to investigations to support the outcome of the investigations.
• Write narrative reports to effectively communicate the results of investigations to appropriate parties.
• Work collaboratively with OPWDD facilities, programs and Office of Employee Relations staff to ensure that investigations are completed in a fair and timely manner.
• Conduct investigations of alleged instances of abuse and neglect and other types of employee incompetency or misconduct in a confidential manner.
• Interrogate state employees following stipulations of the collective bargaining agreements.
• Make recommendations to supervisor, Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office (DDSOO) and Office of Employee Relations staff regarding possible violations of OPWDD policy and procedure.
• Provide testimony at arbitration hearings to support the outcome of the investigation.

* Telecommuting to be discussed at interview

Minimum Qualifications:

• Non-Competitive:
  Six years of field investigative or law enforcement investigative experience.
• Substitutions Include:
  An Associate's degree for two years of field investigative or law enforcement investigative experience; or two years of OPWDD experience for two years of field investigative or law enforcement investigative experience; or a Bachelor's degree for four years of field investigative or law enforcement investigative experience. Regardless of any substitution, all candidates must have a least two years of field investigative experience or law enforcement investigative experience.
• Types of Investigative Experience that could be considered Qualifying:
  Experience in such positions as:
  Police Detective;
  Insurance Investigator;
  Licensed and Registered Private Investigator;
  Federal Investigator;
  State Investigator;
  Municipal Investigator;
  Child Protective Services Investigator;
  Investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports; or Investigations within a branch of the Armed Services.
• Types of Non-Qualifying Investigative Experience includes by may not be limited to:
  Experience in:
  Routine Police Patrol Work;
  Security Guard or Related Security Position;
  Tax Collector;
  Collector of Delinquent Accounts;
  Credit Checker;
  Legal Assistant/Attorney;
  Hotel or store detective;
  Loss Prevention Officer;
  Parole Officer;
  Correction Officer/Guard;
  Fire and Safety inspector. Experience in credit verification; auditing; employment interviewing; building surveillance; traffic enforcement; performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience.

Additional Comments:

• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.student
  
  Aid.gov/public service.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).
• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at  or email accommodation requests.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
• Paid Holidays and Leave:
• Thirteen (13)…