Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleInvestigative Specialist 1/ Investigative Specialist Trainee 1,2 (NY HELPS) - 6473

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85183 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 70%

Schedule

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? No

Location

County New York

Street Address Division of Legal Affairs, Bureau of Investigations

90 Church Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10007

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Bureau of Investigations is responsible for conducting investigations pursuant to the Public Health Law (“PHL”). This includes investigation of fraud, abuse, and misuse involving public-health systems and programs administered by the Department of Health (the “Department”) and other high-priority violations of the PHL. The Investigative Specialists, working closely with Investigative Counsel and an Investigative Auditor, will have primary responsibility for conducting investigative field work. This includes interviewing witnesses, drafting investigative reports, conducting surveillance, gathering various evidence, and serving legal process. The Investigative Specialists will also partner with program staff and other enforcement agencies, as necessary, to advance their investigations. As required, the Investigative Specialists will serve as deponents in criminal and administrative actions and testify at hearings related to their investigations.

Travel required up to 70%. Overnight travel required up to 20%.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as an Investigative Specialist 1, G-18.

Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

NY HELPS:

Investigative Specialist Trainee 1: Four years of investigative experience*. *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. 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, in an investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services are examples which meet the Minimum Qualifications. Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not 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, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement.

Investigative Specialist Trainee 2: Five years of investigative experience*. *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. 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, in an investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services are examples which meet the Minimum Qualifications. Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not 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, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement.

Investigative Specialist 1: Six years of 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 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, in an investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services are examples which meet the Minimum Qualifications. Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not 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, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement.

Substitution: an associate 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 can substitute for two years of specialized experience; and a bachelor's or higher 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 can substitute for four years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Background in law enforcement or as an investigator responsible for conducting white collar, fraud, or similar investigations. Prior experience as a police officer, peace officer, or special agent preferred.
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with standard investigative techniques, procedures, and principles.
Strong written and oral communication skills; experience drafting formal investigative reports and testifying before factfinders in a criminal, civil, and/or administrative context.
Superior interview skills; deep experience and training conducting formal and informal investigative interviews preferred.
Ability to work independently and with a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team. Experience conducting investigations in collaboration with prosecutors or attorneys involved in affirmative litigation highly preferred.
Superior interpersonal skills with a proven history of building and managing collaborative intra- and inter-agency relationships.
Demonstrated data-analysis experience highly preferred.
Must have a valid New York State Driver’s License and be willing to travel within New York State as required by investigation plans and work assignments.
Overall, the ideal candidate has sound judgment, impeccable ethics, and strong intellectual curiosity. They are a highly motivated, creative, collegial, and resourceful self-starter who is comfortable doing novel work and excited to help build a new investigative function within the Division of Legal Affairs.

Additional Comments Investigative Specialists must have a valid NYS driver’s license. The job requires frequent same-day travel and occasional overnight travel within NYS.

Annual Downstate Adjustment of $4000 will be added to the salary stated above.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, SCD/IS1/6473

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SCD/IS1/6473 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/IS1/6473, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.