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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/31/18

Applications Due06/21/18

Vacancy ID53780

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleInvestigative Specialist 1, Box OHE-596/21656

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $55494 to $70566 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 Albany

Street Address Office of Education Policy

Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive or 55b/c service as an Investigative Specialist 1.

Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have 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, criminology, criminal investigation, criminal justice administration, public justice, police studies, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, and economic crime management.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Investigative Specialist 1 position within the Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA). This Office is responsible for investigating complaints concerning allegations about the moral character of individuals who hold or are applicants for NYS teaching certificates. In addition, this Office provides administrative support for due process hearings for tenured teachers pursuant to Education Law, Section 3020. This Office is also responsible for determining whether employment clearances for school district officials should be issued based upon fingerprint-supported criminal history background checks. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Review and evaluate moral character 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 regarding fingerprinting and case investigations;
• Maintain a working relationship with all law enforcement agencies and secure court records relating to fingerprinting and case investigations;
• Collect, review and evaluate evidence, including criminal history records;
• Participate in case and witness preparation, and testify at administrative hearings;
• Review, interpret and summarize New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background records;
• Review criminal history responses in relation to clearance determinations for fingerprinting and case investigations;
• Complete clearance and/or denial recommendations in accordance with NYS Correction Law standards; and
• Write investigative reports and maintain and update TEACH and database records.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a 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. Verification of degree will be required. 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.

**Leads to a maximum salary of $71,980 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 21, 2018 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-596/21656) 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

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address ohejobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 21, 2018 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (OHE-596/21656) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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