Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $67104 to $83839 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Eight years of field investigative experience*, two years of which must have been in a supervisory role.
Substitutions:
An Associate’s degree may substitute for two years of non-supervisory field investigative experience.
Two years of children and family program experience may substitute for two years of non-supervisory field investigative experience.
A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of non-supervisory field investigative experience
Note: All candidates must have at least two years of field investigative experience, regardless of other substitutions.
Investigatory experience would include the following non-structured activities: interviewing and interrogating witnesses; collecting and analyzing data and evidence; writing and summarizing case narratives; testifying at administrative hearings and criminal proceedings; experience as a police investigator; and/or conducting child welfare investigations, such as those performed by Child Protective Services caseworkers.
Non-qualifying experience - Experience in auditing, employment interviewing, building security surveillance, traffic enforcement, or performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience.
**Qualifying children and family program experience is defined as professional experience providing services to children and their families either in the inspection, management, or administration of: foster care programs; day care programs; adoption programs; domestic violence programs; youth detention facilities; or other providers of care, support, and assistance to children, assuring compliance for certification, or licensing purposes; OR providing, supervising, monitoring, or administering human services; juvenile justice; criminal justice; local departments of social services; or local voluntary childcare service programs providing services for children, adults, or their families, including but not limited to, providing social casework, case planning, case management, counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy on behalf of clients, or direct investigation of potential abuse and neglect.
Duties Description Provides daily supervision, coordination and evaluation of assigned Internal Investigators 1 (OCFS).
Monitors investigative caseloads of subordinates to ensure that cases are investigated in a timely and appropriate manner.
Reviews all reports of interviews and interrogations conducted by SIU staff to ensure they are complete and carried out in an appropriate manner.
Trains new employees in the process and techniques required in the performance of their job.
Provides direction and to staff on new policies, procedures and investigative strategies
Serves as Lead Investigator when the nature of the case is complex or of a sensitive nature, such as those involving possible misconduct by agency employees.
Ensures that confidentiality of information gathered during the investigative process is maintained.
Routinely meets with each investigator regarding all aspects of the case and various strategies to be employed.
Manages problems that arise during the course of the investigation.
Engages in field activities when necessary, including surveillance and the collection and preservation of physical evidence.
Provides testimony at arbitration hearings to support the outcome of the investigation, if necessary.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Additional Comments These positions are pending approval to fill by the Division of the Budget.
A valid New York State License is required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel, EOA #16-561 MDM
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter giving the Title, Location, and EOA Number of the position being applied for. Please provide your email address and your work, home and cell phone numbers. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.