Review Vacancy
TitleInvestigative Specialist 2 (Labor Standards) - Syracuse
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Duties Description Under the general direction of an Investigative Specialist 3 (Labor Standards) or other higher-level staff, The Investigative Specialist 2 (Labor Standards) will:
• Supervise, train, and direct at least 2 Investigative Specialist 1s engaged in a wide variety of investigations relating to the administration and enforcement of NYS Labor Law
• May investigate difficult and sensitive investigations and participate in interagency taskforces.
• Plans scope and method of investigation, and coordinates field activities of assigned staff.
• Coordinates investigations with other agency staff or external entities.
• Review completed investigation reports for adequacy of coverage, quality of findings, and soundness of recommendations and/or makes recommendations consistent with findings and agency policy and practice.
• Present cases at conferences as needed
• Testify at hearings as needed
• Interact with the public and regulated community.
Minimum Qualifications As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Subsequent 55 B/C Qualifications:
A subsequent 55b/c appointment may be considered if you have one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service in an Investigative Specialist 2 (Labor Standards) and have a current Civil Service 55b/c approval letter.
Reassignment Qualifications:
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in an Investigative Specialist 2 (Labor Standards) ; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Investigative Specialist 2 (Labor Standards) eligible list for this location, if one exists.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 21 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.
Provisional Qualifications: DOL Employees only.
Candidates being considered for Provisional appointment must show they signed up for the Investigative Specialist 2 (Labor Standards) Civil Service Exam which is being held on Saturday, April 18th, 2026. In order to remain in your position, candidates will have to have passed the exam and be reachable to be appointed permanently.
You must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Labor and have 1 year of permanent competitive, non-competitive NY HELPS*, or 55-b/55-c service in Investigative Specialist 1 (Labor Standards), Investigative Specialist 1 (Labor Standards) (Chinese Language), Investigative Specialist 1 (Labor Standards) (Korean Language), or Investigative Specialist 1 (Labor Standards) (Spanish Language).
Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Additional Comments This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment.
Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.
If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.
Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.
Employees will be required to travel, multiple days/nights, for training purposes, not to exceed one week at a time.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
•13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
•Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
•Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
•Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
•Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
•NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
•Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
•Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
•Paid Parental Leave
Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers - the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us
DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.gov
Address
Building 12, Room 561
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.
https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol
Vacancy:212613
Title: Investigative Specialist 2 (Labor Standards)
Location: Syracuse
Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum
qualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification.
Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications.
All documents must be received by: April 10,2026
Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files.
If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact:
YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.