Location: Port Chester,NY, USA
Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.
Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the Contact tab for the position.
Review Vacancy
Date Posted 11/15/24
Applications Due12/06/24
Vacancy ID173049
* Basics
* Schedule
* Location
* Job Specifics
* Contact
NY HELPNo
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleInvestigative Specialist 4 (Professional Conduct), Box OP-1818/21801
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary Grade27
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $103784 to $127830 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 20%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Westchester
Street Address Office of Professions
Office of Professional Discipline- Investigations
City Port Chester
StateNY
Zip Code10573
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive service as an Investigative Specialist 4 (Professional Conduct).
Non-Competitive Appointment: For non-competitive appointment, candidates must have:
Either 1: Two years of permanent, non-competitive service as an Investigative Specialist 2 (Professional Conduct)
OR 2: Nine years of experience in conducting field investigations or investigations of professional or medical misconduct preliminary to civil litigation or criminal prosecution. This experience must include conducting interviews of witnesses and others; preparing detailed reports of investigative findings; and testifying at administrative or criminal proceedings. Three years of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.
SUBSTITUTION: An Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for two years of qualifying experience. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for four years of qualifying experience. Related fields include: law enforcement, police science, criminal justice
administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, and economic crime management.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Professions is seeking candidates for an Investigative Specialist 4 (Professional Conduct) position in the Office of Professional Discipline (OPD). Under the general direction of the Director, Division of Investigations, the incumbent of this position will supervise and coordinate the investigative program for the Division of Investigations. Duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Serve as a regional Deputy Director of OPD and supervise Investigative Specialist 2's (Supervising Investigators) within the Upstate regional units;
* Meet and consult with subordinate staff and OPD leadership to determine priorities of investigations, allocation of staff, and the use of investigative techniques to be used in investigations;
* Direct training of investigative staff;
* Participate in the selection of new staff;
* Conduct unusually complex and/or sensitive investigations;
* Review cases to ensure compliance with Division and Department policies;
* Act as a liaison with federal, state, and local agencies; and
* Participate in outreach programs.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This will be a contingent permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees' negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or work experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position requires 20% statewide travel.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $127,830 based on annual performance advances.
Based on this position's location, in addition to the listed base salary, this position also receives a $3,400 Downstate Adjustment
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 6, 2024 to ...@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-1818/21801) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
Interested in a job with New York State, but don't know where to start?
Visit these links for information on working for New York State:
*
*
Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
* Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
* Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
* Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
* Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
* Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
* Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
* Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
* Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
* NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
* Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
* Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) ###-####
Fax (518) ###-####
Email Address ...@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12234
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 6, 2024 to ...@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-1818/21801) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.