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NY HELP Yes Agency Transportation, Department of Title Investigator 2 - (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? Yes Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Division of Legal Affairs- Investigations Bureau 50 Wolf Road City Albany State NY Zip Code 12232 Duties Description Under the direction of the Chief Investigator, the incumbent will conduct investigations of alleged criminal activity, misconduct, and other wrongdoing within the Department of Transportation, as well as investigations into any entity or individual conducting business with NYSDOT, or where NYSDOT may be a party of interest. Duties will include but are not limited to:u2022 Perform sensitive and complex investigations using a variety of investigative techniques, requiring knowledge and interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations.u2022 Review complaints, plan the scope and method of investigation.u2022 Gather, verify, review, and analyze data.u2022 Identify, gather, and maintain evidence.u2022 Conduct interviews and interrogations.u2022 Perform physical and electronic surveillance.u2022 Write reports of investigative findings, and/or make recommendations consistent with findings and agency policy and practice.u2022 Testify at trials and administrative hearings.u2022 Prepare periodic status reports for higher level staff.u2022 Conducting joint investigations with Federal, State and local authorities.u2022 Leading an investigative team and/or supervising other investigatorsCurrent or prior Law Enforcement experience is preferred but is not required. This position is based out of Albany, NY and requires occasional travel throughout New York State.Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the departmentu2019s response to regional and statewide emergency situations. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).Competitive Qualifications:To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.Non-Competitive Qualifications:To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates MUST meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The minimum qualifications are as follows:Six 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.Types of Investigative experience that could be considered qualifying; experience in such positions as police detective, insurance investigator, licensed and registered private investigator, federal investigator, state investigator, municipal investigator, child protective services investigator, in an investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services are examples which meet the Minimum Qualifications.Substitutions: An associate degree in criminal justice, 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, or homeland security can substitute for two years of specialized experience. OR A bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, 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, or homeland security can substitute for four years of specialized experience.Examples of non-qualifying experience: include but are not limited to experience in routine police patrol work, security guard or related security position, tax collector, collector of delinquent accounts, credit checker, legal assistant/attorney, hotel or store detective, loss prevention officer, parole officer, correction officer, guard, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement. Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.If you are on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, please state that along with your score in your cover letter.Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar). Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Etta Kroner Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street New York State Department of Transportation 50 Wolf Road, 6th Floor City Albany State NY Zip Code 12232 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-139 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than May 5th, 2025 to:NYS Department of TransportationAttn: Etta KronerLegal Affairs50 Wolf Rd. 6th FloorAlbany, NY 12232Email: