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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/07/21

Applications Due02/07/21

Vacancy ID84064

AgencyState Inspector General, Office of

TitleDeputy Chief Investigator-Downstate Regional Office / Job ID #21-0222

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $100000 to $115000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 61 Broadway

Suite 2100

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10006

Minimum Qualifications This is a leadership-level position necessitating significant law enforcement exposure with at least 8 years of supervisory investigative experience in a major police department or law enforcement agency. While other law enforcement jurisdictional backgrounds are acceptable, candidate must have extensive knowledge of New York State criminal law and procedure and New York State government operations.

Acceptable candidates must also possess the following qualifications: both supervising and conducting confidential, sensitive, and internal investigations, particularly in contracts, procurements, and white-collar crime; managing and coordinating multi-disciplinary investigative teams as well as conducting internal investigations; conducting large-scale, complex organized criminal enterprise investigations; high-level interacting with other major law enforcement agencies; displaying functional knowledge of technical equipment used in law enforcement, as well as adept computer skills (including word processing and spreadsheet proficiency); and can expertly and creatively explore investigatory research avenues of social media, law enforcement databases, electronic and video surveillance, and other forensic-related tools.

The ideal candidate possesses sound judgment, strong oral and written communication skills, has a collegial attitude, is a self-starter, works well both independently and in a team setting, and is a highly adept multitasker. Bachelor’s degree is required.


This is a Management Confidential position that is appointed by the Inspector General. New York State residency is required.

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”].
OIG seeks a Deputy Chief Investigator for its Downstate Regional Office, based in New York City. The Deputy Chief Investigator is responsible for assisting the Downstate Chief Investigator in supervising and managing the investigative staff in carrying out OIG’s mission to uncover fraud and abuse in New York State agencies and entities which fall under the jurisdiction of NYSIG, OWIG and WCFIG. The responsibilities of the Deputy Chief Investigator include planning, coordinating and monitoring investigations; reviewing and assigning complaints; directing case reviews; managing a caseload; conducting interviews and preparing written reports; and serving as a liaison with other law enforcement agencies. Frequent instate travel is required as well as willingness and availability to work unscheduled hours as necessary. This position operates on adherence to strict confidentiality.

Additional Comments 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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Name NYS Offices of the Inspector General

Telephone

Fax

Email Address jobs@ig.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Agency Buiding #2, 16th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

 

Notes on ApplyingThe Deadline for applying is February 7, 2021. Please submit resume and cover letter, referencing Job ID #21-0222 in the subject line, to: jobs@ig.ny.gov

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