Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA
Assists the Law Department with investigations, research and analysis in support of cases.
Department: Law
Salary: $53,380
Posting Type: Announcement
Union: None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification: Exempt
General Application Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
* Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
* Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).
NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.
Qualifying Requirements:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
* WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must show two (2) or more years of full-time paid experience in an area related to the duties as described below; for example: conducting interviews, performing research analysis, performing field investigation, serving legal papers, completing thorough background investigations, conducting discrete social media research, and investigating misconduct. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis).
* EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a minimum of an Associate's degree from a fully accredited institution in Human Resources, Administration of Justice, Law, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
* Must provide a cover letter- please attach to your application prior to submission.
* Must provide a writing sample. The maximum page limit for the writing sample is 10 pages.
* EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is four (4) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
* Written: None required for this position.
* Performance: None required for this position.
* Medical: None required for this position.
* Performs investigative assignments; researches and evaluates complaints concerning allegations of misconduct and/or negligence in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
* Conducts interviews and/or background investigations of plaintiffs/claimants, witnesses, City employees and officials; collects and analyzes evidence and statements.
* Prepares written memoranda and/or investigative reports to present findings to the assigned attorney/claims manager.
* Reviews contracts, medical records and financial reports or other files as needed.
* Conducts site visits and scene analyses, including taking measurements, photographs and preparing drawings/graphs and exhibits.
* Maintains confidential case files and other records, manually and/or by automated methods, and prepares accurate, comprehensive reports, correspondence, etc.
* Maintains organized files, investigative reports, photographs, or any other work product.
* Testifies as requested or required.
* May be asked to assist with hearing/trial and witness preparation.
* Serves subpoenas and other legal process.
* Performs general office support such as relaying messages, ordering supplies, preparing correspondence, taking meeting notes, filing and submitting approved bills for payment.
* Attends and participates in all mandatory in-service training activities.
* Performs activities and functions of related personnel and such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.
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