What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investigative Specialist 1/ Investigative Specialist Trainee 1,2 (NY HELPS) - 6473 position at New York State Department of Health?
Description
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.
This job involves irregular hours. It will regularly involve assignments at locations other than the designated workstation with little advanced notice.
Travel required up to 70%. Overnight travel required up to 20%.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as an Investigative Specialist 1, G-18 OR; 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 to Investigative Specialist 1, SG-18.
Non-Competitive Candidates Via NY HELPS Program
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.
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.
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.
This job involves irregular hours and requires frequent same-day travel and occasional overnight travel within NYS to locations where public transportation may not be available. Candidates with a valid NYS Driver’s license are preferred.
Additional Comments
This job involves irregular hours and requires frequent same-day travel and occasional overnight travel within NYS to locations where public transportation may not be available. Candidates with a valid NYS Driver’s license are preferred.
This job involves irregular hours. It will regularly involve assignments at locations other than the designated workstation with little advanced notice.
Travel required up to 70%. Overnight travel required up to 20%.
New York City employees will receive a downstate adjustment of $4,000
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:
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
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
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.
This job involves irregular hours. It will regularly involve assignments at locations other than the designated workstation with little advanced notice.
Travel required up to 70%. Overnight travel required up to 20%.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as an Investigative Specialist 1, G-18 OR; 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 to Investigative Specialist 1, SG-18.
Non-Competitive Candidates Via NY HELPS Program
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.
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.
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.
This job involves irregular hours and requires frequent same-day travel and occasional overnight travel within NYS to locations where public transportation may not be available. Candidates with a valid NYS Driver’s license are preferred.
Additional Comments
This job involves irregular hours and requires frequent same-day travel and occasional overnight travel within NYS to locations where public transportation may not be available. Candidates with a valid NYS Driver’s license are preferred.
This job involves irregular hours. It will regularly involve assignments at locations other than the designated workstation with little advanced notice.
Travel required up to 70%. Overnight travel required up to 20%.
New York City employees will receive a downstate adjustment of $4,000
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...
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
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
Salary : $53,764 - $85,183