Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleInvestigator 1

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $103870 to $131298 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address W.A. Harriman State Office Campus Bldg. 9, Room 239

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12227

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Director of Internal Affairs, the incumbent assists in the administration of a comprehensive investigative program focused on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability within the Department of Taxation and Finance. Assists in the development and implementation of investigative programs that detect and deter serious and/or criminal misconduct by Department employees or contractors, vendors, or others who attempt to corrupt the tax administration process, to include investigations into theft/misuse of information, bribery, embezzlement, disclosure or unauthorized use of tax information, kickbacks, misuse of government funds and property, employee tax evasion, malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance by Department officials, and discrimination .

Minimum Qualifications Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must be eligible for appointment as a NYS Peace Officer and qualified to carry a firearm. Under Federal Law, an unpardoned felon is ineligible to carry firearms. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor may bar candidates from appointment depending upon the relationship of the violation of law to the duties of the position. Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s license and be able to drive government vehicles. Traveling throughout New York State via car, train or other forms of mass transit will be required. Overnight travel is also required.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree including a concentration in Criminal Justice or a related field. Managerial experience in a government agency. 10 years of experience in criminal investigations, that includes white collar crime and/or financial fraud. General knowledge of NYS Criminal Justice System and NYS criminal laws. Familiarization with NYS Equal Employment Opportunity and statutes as related to investigation of discrimination allegations. Experience in writing policies and procedures and developing performance analytics. Basic knowledge of computer forensic tools and analytics, and legal parameters that guide acquisition of electronics and digital media/evidence. Familiarization with technology tools used in current investigations associated with criminal behavior.

Additional Comments This is an exempt position classified as a Confidential Investigator 1, NS but will function as the Assistant Director of Internal Affairs.

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

How to Apply

Name Kasey Alibozek

Telephone (518) 486-6144

Fax

Email Address Tax.sm.recruitmentTeam1@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street W. A. Harriman State Office Campus Building 9, Room 256

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

 

Notes on ApplyingWhen applying for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts.