Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleInvestigative Specialist 1, Box OHE-532/14716
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Investigative Specialist 1.
§70.1 Transfer to Investigative Specialist 1: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Investigative Specialist 1 (Narcotics).
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the Professional Conduct Investigator eligible list or the Professional Conduct Investigator Trainee eligible list may be considered for appointment.
NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy (OEP) is seeking to fill an Investigative Specialist 1 position within the Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA). This office is responsible for preparing and prosecuting cases against teachers and school administrators who lack moral character to hold such a credential pursuant to Education Law. The OSPRA is also responsible for making determinations concerning whether employment clearances for school district officials should be issued based upon fingerprint supported criminal history background checks. The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Review criminal history responses to make clearance determinations;
• Decipher complex criminal history reports to ascertain what information is appropriate for consideration for clearance determinations;
• Respond to inquiries from general public and/or applicants regarding the clearance process;
• Draft correspondence to applicants for activities related to clearances;
• Correspond with courts, police departments and other law enforcement entities to obtain information related to criminal history information;
• Make clearance and/or denial recommendations in accords with the standards of the Correction Law; and
• Maintain criminal history information and disposition information on the Teach Online Services System.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.
Employees of the Office of Higher Education who are currently in an Investigative Specialist 1 position and are interested in transferring to the location indicated on this flyer MUST apply for the position as outlined in the Application section of this flyer.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $66,494 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 19, 2016 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-532/14716) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address ohejobs@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 19, 2016 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-532/14716) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.