Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleInvestigative Specialist 1, Box OHE-532/16659
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: Candidates must have one year of permanent, non-competitive or 55b/c service as an Investigative Specialist 1 OR six years of experience in a field investigative position, which must include:
• conducting interviews of witnesses and others;
• taking written statements and affidavits;
• collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence; and
• preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings.
SUBSTITUTION: An associate's degree in Criminal Justice or related field may be substituted 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 pathology, forensic science, and economic crime management. Please submit transcripts with degree confirmation (unofficial transcripts must include your name, college/university name, degree awarded, and date degree conferred) or a copy of your diploma with your resume submission.
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 and evaluate complaints and interview complainants, school officials, subjects and witnesses;
• Correspond with applicants, school districts, members of the public, courts, police departments and other law enforcement entities;
• Maintain a working relationship with all law enforcement agencies and secure court records;
• Collect, review and evaluate evidence, including criminal history records;
• Participate in case/witness preparation and testify at administrative hearings;
• Review, decipher and summarize New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background records;
• Review criminal history responses to ascertain what information is appropriate for consideration for clearance determinations;
• Complete clearance and/or denial recommendations in accordance with Correction Law standards; and
• Write investigative reports and maintain and update TEACH/database records.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent non-competitive appointment. 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.
*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 September 14, 2016 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-532/16659) 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 September 14, 2016 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-532/16659) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.