Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications To be considered for appointment, candidates must be reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for re-assignment, transfer, or promotion in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Or
If a viable eligible list does not exist, a provisional appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service Law. Candidates who accept a provisional appointment must take the next competitive examination and be reachable on the resultant eligible list in order to be considered for permanent appointment to the position.
The minimum requirements for taking the examination are:
Promotional Exam: Three months of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Investigator 1, Investigator 1 (Chinese Language), Investigator 1 (Korean Language), Investigator 1 (Spanish Language), Investigator, Investigator (Spanish Language), License Investigator 1, License Investigator 1 (Chinese Language),
License Investigator 1 (Korean Language), License Investigator 1 (Spanish Language), Compensation Claims Investigator 1, or Rent Administration Investigator 1
Qualifying Experience for Appointment from the Eligible List:
After one year of the service described in the Minimum Qualifications, successful candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible list.
Duties Description Under the direction of the Chief Investigator, the incumbent will participate in the investigation of alleged criminal activity, misconduct, and other wrongdoing within the Department of Transportation, as well as investigations into any entity or individual conducting business with NYSDOT. Duties will include but is not limited to:
• The review of complaints, development of investigative plans, conducting interviews and interrogations, performing surveillance, data analysis, evidence gathering, report writing, and testifying at trials and administrative hearings.
• Additional duties will include conducting joint investigations with Federal, State and local authorities. Leading an investigative team and/or supervising other investigators may also be required.
This position is based out of Albany, NY and requires occasional travel throughout New York State.
Current or prior Law Enforcement experience is preferred but is not required.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments *Telecommuting: The Department’s current telecommuting agreement is valid through January 31, 2023 and is subject to extension beyond that date.
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Email Address Gina.Casey@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Department of Transportation, Investigations Bureau
50 Wolf Road, 6th Floor
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume with the Notice Number MO-23-51 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than February 10th 2023.