Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 01/17/23
Applications Due: 02/07/23
Vacancy ID: 121965
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleInvestigative Specialist 1, (Two Positions), Box OP-1591/21450 (Manhattan), OP-1592/21434 (Harlem)
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
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? Yes
Location
County New York
Street Address Office of the Professions
Office of Professional Discipline-Investigations
City Manhattan
StateNY
Zip Code10001
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive service as an Investigative Specialist 1.
Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have six years of experience in a field investigative position, which must include:
• Conducting interviews of witnesses and others;
• Taking written statements and affidavits;
• Collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence;
• Preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings.
SUBSTITUTION: An associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field may be substituted for two years of qualifying experience. A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for four years of qualifying experience. Related fields include law enforcement, police science, criminology, criminal investigation, criminal justice administration, public justice, police studies, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, and economic crime management.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of the Professions is seeking candidates for two Investigative Specialist 1 positions in the Office of Professional Discipline-Investigations’ (OPD) Harlem and Manhattan district offices. Under the supervision of an Investigative Specialist 2 (Professional Conduct), the Investigative Specialist 1 will investigate allegations of professional misconduct by professionals licensed by NYSED pursuant to applicable statutes, rules and/or regulations. Additional duties of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Investigate unlawful practice of a profession by an unlicensed person, the moral character of an individual seeking licensure, or the background of former licensed professionals who are seeking reinstatement of their professional licenses;
• Prepare detailed investigative reports of the activities undertaken pursuant to his or her assignments and maintain the chain of custody with respect to evidentiary items;
• Conduct pharmacy inspections; and
• Assist other program areas within OPD.
The Harlem and Manhattan Regional Offices are located at:
• Harlem: 163 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027
• Manhattan: 1411 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be contingent permanent, non-competitive appointments. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or experience will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. This position will require 10% in-state travel.
These positions lead to a maximum salary of $77,912 based on annual performance advances.
In addition to the listed base salary, these positions also receive a $3,026 Downstate Adjustment.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 7, 2023 to opjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-1591/21450 or OP-1592/21434) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) 474-5215
Fax (518) 486-5631
Email Address opjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12234
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 7, 2023 to opjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-1591/21450 or OP-1592/21434) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
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