Review Vacancy
AgencyCannabis Management, Office of
TitleInvestigative Specialist 4 (Cannabis) NY HELPS - VID 211990
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Director of Investigations, the incumbent of this position will provide leadership and supervision for investigations and assist in the management of the Enforcement Division within the Office of Cannabis Management.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Manage all the investigative activities relating to the designated program including both administrative and technical supervision over all assigned units.
• Provide management level oversight for the Division of Enforcement with the Office of Cannabis Management.
• Assist the Director of Investigations in the management and administration of the Division at the federal, state, or local level.
• Evaluate priorities and the work of professional, technical, and support staff to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and program objectives.
• Direct and authorize sanctions, corrective actions, etc., performing technical reviews of program and financial required reporting.
• Review and interpret published cannabis guidance, policies, laws, and procedures to prepare for dissemination or relevant impacts to local, state, and federal partners.
• Recommend and implement program policy and priorities in support of OCM goals.
• Understand and maintain knowledge of federal regulations, policy, and guidance related to the various Office of General Services procurement policies, Office of the State Comptroller policies, Division of Budget policies, and related information as appropriate.
• In the Director of Investigations' absence, provide direct guidance to OCM Executives, the Governor’s Office, state agencies, local governments, and other applicable stakeholders on OCM objectives, strategies, rules, and regulations.
• Assist the Director of Investigations to develop new statewide objectives and priorities as needed.
• Discuss and monitor trends on policy and program changes, deadlines and reporting requirements, regional administrators, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Assist the Director of Investigations to confirm that information and reports necessary to process financial transactions in support of the Division of Enforcement are accurate and complete and that systematic errors are corrected.
• Establish and monitor program deadlines and reporting requirements and communicate regularly with subordinate staff.
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefings, correspondence, and other communication instruments as required.
• Perform full range of supervisory functions while overseeing Supervising Investigators, Senior Investigators, Investigators, and support staff.
Additional Requirements:
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements for Peace Officer status* and meet physical/medical standards for these positions.
***Peace Officer Status: Investigative Specialists (Cannabis) are peace officers and must be qualified to hold such office in accordance with state law. As such, they are required to attend NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services sanctioned peace officer training. Employment is dependent on continuous certification as a peace officer.
Appointees to the New York City field office are required to obtain and maintain a New York City firearm permit. Appointees to field offices outside of New York City are required to obtain and maintain a local county firearm permit. All appointees must obtain the required permit within twelve months of hire, and successfully complete an assigned firearms training, annual re-qualification and display continued proficiency. Denial, suspension or loss of the required firearm permit or failure to re-qualify or display continued proficiency may result in removal from employment in this position.
• Travel may be required (approximately 25%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:
Required Experience: Nine years of experience in a field investigative position 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. Two years of experience must have been at a supervisory level.
Substitution: An associate degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for two years of qualifying experience. A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for four years of qualifying experience. Related fields include: cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, and homeland security.
OR
Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 25 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Possession of a valid New York City or local county firearm permit.
• Current Peace Officer status.
Additional Comments *There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM’s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov). NYS Office of Cannabis Management does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Downstate: Location Pay of $4,000
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.