Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $51848 to $64855 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for candidates eligible for provisional appointment:
Either 1. four years of qualifying experience;**
Or 2. an associate’s degree in criminal justice, 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 AND two years of qualifying experience;**
Or 3. a bachelor’s degree or higher in criminal justice, 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.
**Qualifying Experience: 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.
Non-Qualifying Investigative Experience includes but may not be 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.
Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
or
Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.
or
Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 12 or higher and either:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below;
or
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as a Beverage Control Investigator, Crime Victims Specialist 1, Crime Victims Specialist 1 (Chinese Language), Crime Victims Specialist 1 (Spanish Language), Excise Tax Investigator 1, License Investigator 1, Motor Vehicle Investigator or Public Works Wage Investigator.
55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program.
Open competitive minimum qualifications (provided for 55b/c candidates and 70.4 transfer eligibles):
Either 1. four years of qualifying experience;**
Or 2. an associate’s degree in criminal justice, 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 AND two years of qualifying experience;**
Or 3. a bachelor’s degree or higher in criminal justice, 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.
**Qualifying Experience: 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.
Non-Qualifying Investigative Experience includes but may not be 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.
Duties Description The Office of Internal Investigation’s (OII) mission is to ensure that allegations of improper conduct are investigated thoroughly and impartially, protecting the interests of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and upholding the rights and obligations of DEC employees.
Job Duties
• Takes complaints concerning employee misconduct from the public,
management and employees, including the oversight of the OII complaint hotline during work hours.
• Reviews assigned cases or complaints to determine the applicable section of law, rule, regulation, or Department policy that have been violated.
• Plan the scope and method of an investigation based on office policy, the accessibility of information and the importance of the case.
• Meets with and interviews witnesses, complainants, and other appropriate individuals to obtain information related to the investigation.
• Take statements from individuals in an appropriate format, to include a full description of the facts needed to support the investigation.
• Reviews documents to extract pertinent information and verifies the validity information obtained through comparison with other sources or consultation with agency program staff.
• Develops leads; conducts surveillance and engages in undercover work. May involve the use a camera, GPS, or other equipment to document findings.
• Obtains and safeguards evidence according to agency procedures and legal requirements.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of agency records and documents
• Prepares factual written reports of information gathered during an investigation and discusses investigative findings and recommendations with supervisors and other stakeholders.
• Testifies at administrative hearings regarding the details of investigations and related conclusions.
• Preferred Qualifications
• The ideal candidate possesses sound judgement, strong oral and written communications skills, and has advanced experience working with Microsoft Excel for data analysis. Additionally, the ideal candidate is a self-starter, works well independently and as part of a team, and is an adept multitasker.
Additional Comments Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.