NY HELP Yes
Agency State, Department of
Title Investigator 1 (NY HELPS) - Vacancy ID# 189937
Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services
Salary Grade 14
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $53764 to $68630 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 40%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address 99 Washington Ave
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12231
Duties Description The Oversight Unit of the Division of Building Standards and Codes was established in response to a bill that modified Chapter 468 of the Laws of 2017. The legislation directed the Secretary of State to promulgate rules and regulations that provide for the investigation of complaints alleging that a Code Enforcement Official has materially failed to uphold his or her code enforcement duties. These investigations can potentially result in the suspension or revocation of the Code Enforcement Officials certification by an Administrative Law Judge.Duties include but are not limited to:- The Investigator 1 position is responsible to collect, review, audit, maintain data and manage the annual Part 1203 and Part 1204 Reports of code enforcement activities from local, county and state governmental entities that are responsible for the enforcement of the Uniform Code.- The Investigator 1 position is required to independently perform investigative activities to gather information and evidence and prepare written reports of findings as directed by their supervisor. Investigations generally focus on single individuals or entities that are suspected of violating the requirements of 19 NYCRR Part 1203 or Part 1208.- The investigator 1 may also assist in assuring compliance with other program requirements as part of an investigative team under the supervision of a Code Compliance Specialist 2, or, as supervised by an Investigator 2 reviewing assigned cases or complaints from the public, to determine the section of law, rule or regulation that applies and to identify the issues and the @types of information needed.
Minimum Qualifications COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-B/C service in a title SG-12 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.A list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/. NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:The minimum qualifications for Non-Competitive appointment are: Four 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.Or**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 degree or higher 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 specialized experience.If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. 55 B/C Appointment:This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B/C eligibility letter along with their application.If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Additional Comments The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.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.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources / RC
Telephone 518-474-2752
Fax 518-402-3656
Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Address
Street 99 Washington Ave
Suite 1150
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12231
Notes on Applying If you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, resume, degree/transcript, and New York State Part 1 Application (https://dos.ny.gov/employment-opportunities) to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. Please include Title, Location and Vacancy ID # you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
