Review Vacancy
AgencyState Inspector General, Office of
TitleCase Management Unit Investigative Aide / Job ID #20-0126
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $40000 to $40000 Annually
Minimum Qualifications The ideal candidate has a collegial attitude, possesses sound judgment and is a self-starter who works well independently. The ideal candidate is a multitasker, who is proficient in planning, organizing and prioritizing daily work and long-term projects, and can learn and adept to new scenarios as required. The Investigative Aide is required to communicate with the public, federal, state, and local agencies/entities and other law enforcement agencies; it is expected that the candidate both presents professionally and possesses strong oral and written communication skills. In addition, candidate must be computer proficient and be well-versed in typing, grammar, word processing and creating spreadsheets. Experience with computerized case management systems is a plus.
Duties Description The Office of the New York State Inspector General [“NYSIG”], as established by Executive Law Article 4-A, is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that New York State government, its employees, and those who work with the State meet the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and efficiency. The Office of the New York State Welfare Inspector General [“OWIG”], as established by section 74 of the Executive Law, is responsible for maintaining the integrity of New York State’s public assistance programs. The Office of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General [“WCFIG”], as established by section 136 of the Workers’ Compensation Law, is responsible for investigating violations of the laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the workers’ compensation system.
Collectively, the three offices are known as the Offices of the Inspector General [“OIG”].
Job Description:
The Case Management Unit Investigative Aide works under the supervision of the Chief and Confidential Investigator and are principally responsible for receiving and processing allegations made to OIG. The Investigative Aide answers hotline calls, and reviews and processes written complaints to determine jurisdiction; tracks complaints in a computerized case management database system, forwards correspondence to investigative staff, maintains filing system, and ensures correspondence is processed in a timely manner; drafts referral letters to other agencies; performs research for the entire staff, including investigators, attorneys and auditors; assists executive management staff with miscellaneous tasks as requested; and creates databases, inputting data and analyzing such accordingly.
All case-related information and knowledge obtained in the performance of these duties will be treated as confidential information.
Additional Comments This is a Management Confidential position that is appointed by the Inspector General. New York State residency is required.
The State of New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability in the admission to, access to or employment in our programs or activities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request. The State of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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