Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $90678 to $113292 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description •Responsible for managing the DMV License Event Notification System, including the assignment of cases to subordinates and other Investigator 2’s.
•Conducts and participates in agency training opportunities related to office functions and supervision, i.e. the Supervision Certificate Program.
•Supervise Investigator 2’s and determines investigative priorities and staff assignments. Develop plans and standards for subordinate staff for conducting investigations. Monitors caseloads and provides guidance to subordinate staff to ensure that investigations and reports are complete, and allegations are fully addressed.
•Timely completion of performance evaluations, approval of time off requests and LATS timesheets.
•Assist and contribute to the Department’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts.
•Handles the more complex and time-sensitive investigations at the direction of the Director/Assistant Director.
•Can perform any duty assigned to an Investigator 1 or 2:
•Reviews assigned cases or complaints to determine the applicable section of law, rule, regulation, or Department policy that have been violated.
•Investigates reported violations of law, rule, regulation, or Department policy to include review of electronic and paper documents, conduct physical surveillance, and collection of other information and evidence. Meets with and interviews witnesses, complainants, and other appropriate individuals to obtain information related to the investigation.
•May supervise Investigator 1’s and determine investigative priorities and staff assignments. Develops plans and standards for subordinate staff for conducting investigations. Monitors and provides guidance to subordinate staff to ensure that investigations are complete, and allegations are fully addressed.
•Plans the scope and method of an investigation based on office policy, the accessibility of information and the importance of the case.
•Obtains 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 of information obtained through comparison with other sources or consultation with agency program staff.
•Obtains and safeguards evidence according to agency procedures and legal requirements.
•Conducts in-depth analysis of agency records and investigative data to derive pertinent findings related to violations of law, rule, regulation, or Department policy.
•Prepares factual, concise, and timely written reports of information gathered during an investigation and discusses investigative findings and recommendations with supervisors and other stakeholders.
•Provides technical assistance to other divisions and maintains rapport to ensure cooperation in the conduct of investigations.
•Testifies at administrative hearings regarding the details of investigations and related conclusions.
•Participates in joint operations with other Investigators to aid with time sensitive investigations.
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC,
or Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis
Qualifications for provisional appointment: One year of permanent competitive service as an Investigator 2.
Please note: If no more than three individuals meeting the provisional qualifications are interested, it will be possible to make a permanent appointment via non-competitive promotion.
Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Transportation needs of this position require use of a state vehicle and adhering to the Department’s Vehicle Policy. You must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for this position.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, will be discussed at interview.
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...
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.
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: equity@dec.ny.gov.
Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.