Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleInvestigative Specialist 4 (Professional Conduct), (Hauppauge, Bronx or Port Chester location), Box OP-1495/21294
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $97826 to $120492 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive service as an Investigative Specialist 4 (Professional Conduct).
Non-Competitive Appointment: For non-competitive appointment, candidates must have:
Either 1: Two years of permanent, non-competitive service as an Investigative Specialist 2 (Professional Conduct)
OR 2: Nine years of experience in conducting field investigations or investigations of professional or medical misconduct preliminary to civil litigation or criminal prosecution. This experience must include conducting interviews of witnesses and others; preparing detailed reports of investigative findings; and testifying at administrative or criminal proceedings. Three years of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.
SUBSTITUTION: An Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute 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, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, and economic crime management.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of the Professions is seeking candidates for an Investigative Specialist 4 (Professional Conduct) position in the Office of Professional Discipline (OPD). Under the general direction of the Director, Division of Investigations, the incumbent of this position will supervise and coordinate the investigative program for the Division of Investigations. Duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Serve as a regional Deputy Director of OPD and supervise Investigative Specialist 2’s (Professional Conduct) within the Bronx/Queens, Mid-Hudson, Nassau and Suffolk Regional Units with regular travel to offices located in Port Chester, Hauppauge and the Bronx expected;
• Meet and consult with subordinate staff and OPD leadership to determine priorities of investigations, allocation of staff, and the use of investigative techniques to be used in investigations;
• Directly train investigative staff;
• Participate in the selection of new staff;
• Conduct unusually complex and/or sensitive investigations;
• Review cases to ensure compliance with Division and Department policies;
• Act as a liaison with Federal, State, and local agencies; and
• Participate in outreach programs.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of work experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position requires extensive statewide travel (20% of assignment).
* Leads to a maximum salary of $120,492 based on annual performance advances.
** In addition to the listed base salary, this position receives a $3,026 Annual Downstate Adjustment.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 15, 2022 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-1495/21294) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. 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.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address opjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 15, 2022 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-1495/21294) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.