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Agency State Inspector General, Office of

Title Investigator

Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $67119 to $83286 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 25%

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

County New York

Street Address 61 Broadway, Suite 2100

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10006

Duties Description The Offices of the Inspector General ("OIG") are comprised of three offices, derived from the three appointments held by Inspector General Lucy Lang: - The Office of the New York State Inspector General ("NYSIG"), as established by Executive Law Article 4-A, is entrusted with the responsibility of receiving and investigating complaints of fraud, corruption, criminal activity, conflicts of interest, and abuse in executive branch agencies of New York State government. Since June 2021, this includes complaints related to the New York State Gaming Commission.- The Office of the New York State Welfare Inspector General ("OWIG"), as established by section 74 of the Executive Law, is responsible for maintaining the integrity of New York State's public assistance programs; and - The Office of the New York State Workers' Compensation Fraud Inspector General ("WCFIG"), as established by section 136 of the Workers' Compensation Law, is responsible for investigating violations of the laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the workers' compensation system. OIG has office locations in Albany, Buffalo, Hauppauge, New York City, Suffern, and Syracuse. Job Description OIG is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Investigator to conduct confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of fraud, abuse, corruption, conflicts of interest, and other criminal activity involving New York State agencies, employees and those doing business with the State. These allegations frequently involve state contracts, procurements, abuses of public benefits, and white-collar offenses. OIG Investigators: - Work collaboratively with teams of OIG attorneys and auditors to plan and execute administrative, civil, and criminal investigations involving a broad range of NYS agencies. - Utilize multiple investigatory techniques, including surveillance, witness/target interviews, digital forensics, and financial record analysis to advance various investigative objectives.- Liaise with other federal, state, and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies and assist in the referral and prosecution of criminal matters, including through the providing of testimony in various judicial proceedings.- Document all investigative activities and findings in written case activity reports, and participate in the drafting and editing of public reports and findings letters.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - A minimum of five (5) years of investigative experience with a local, state, or federal law enforcement agency or relevant subject-matter specific oversight agency. - DCJS-certified police or peace officer status is preferred, but not required. Peace Officer training is a requirement of this position and will be provided to those not already so qualified.- An ability to efficiently and creatively utilize investigatory resources such as social media, law enforcement databases (Compass, EJustice, Accurint, Dun and Bradstreet, etc.), as well as digital forensic-related tools.- Functional knowledge of technical equipment used in law enforcement investigations, such as audio/video surveillance devices, as well as proficiency with programs commonly used to assist in the analysis of financial and other records, such as Excel and Acrobat.- Sound judgment, strict adherence to confidentiality, strong oral and written communication skills, a collegial attitude, an ability work well both independently and as part of a team, and an ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines. - Occasional statewide travel is required, as well as a willingness and availability to work unscheduled hours as necessary.- Familiarity with New York State government, its agencies, and laws is highly valued. - New York State residency and a valid driver's license are required. To Apply:This is a Management Confidential position appointed by the Inspector General with an approved salary range of $67,119-$83,286 (Grade 18 equivalent), within which OIG seeks to hire, commensurate with experience. A two-year commitment is required. Interviews and hiring will be done on a rolling basis, and this posting is subject to removal at any time once the position has been filled.Please visit https://bit.ly/NYSOIGRecruiting to apply for the position of Investigator.

Additional Comments The State of New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability in the admission to, access to or employment in our programs or activities. All persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for all jobs they are qualified to do.Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request.The State of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Name NYS Offices of the Inspector General

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Human.Resources@ig.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Agency Buiding #2, 16th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

Notes on Applying Please visit https://bit.ly/NYSOIGRecruiting to apply for the position of Investigator.

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