Investigative Specialist 1/ Investigative Specialist Trainee 1,2 (NY HELPS) - 6473

Permanent Transfer Candidates Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent‑permanent, competitive service as an Investigative Specialist 1, G‑18 OR; Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Investigative Specialist 1, SG‑18. Non‑Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS Program Investigative Specialist Trainee 1 Four years of investigative experience* *Qualifying experience: "investigative experience" is defined as gathering and securing information and evidence from a variety of sources through independent, non‑structured activities, including the preparation and submission of detailed narrative reports describing the method of gathering the evidence and the results of the investigations. Experience in auditing, interviewing, building security surveillance, traffic enforcement, or performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience. 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. Examples of non‑qualifying experience include but are not limited to: 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. Investigative Specialist Trainee 2 Five years of investigative experience* *Qualifying experience: "investigative experience" is defined as gathering and securing information and evidence from a variety of sources through independent, non‑structured activities, including the preparation and submission of detailed narrative reports describing the method of gathering the evidence and the results of the investigations. Experience in auditing, interviewing, building security surveillance, traffic enforcement, or performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience. 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. Examples of non‑qualifying experience include but are not limited to: 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. Investigative Specialist 1 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. Examples of non‑qualifying experience include but are not limited to: 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. *Substitution: 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; and a bachelor's or higher 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 four years of experience. Preferred Qualifications Background in law enforcement or as an investigator responsible for conducting white collar, fraud, or similar investigations. Prior experience as a police officer, peace officer, or special agent. Demonstrated experience and familiarity with standard investigative techniques, procedures, and principles. Strong written and oral communication skills; experience drafting formal investigative reports and testifying before factfinders in a criminal, civil, and/or administrative context. Superior interview skills; deep experience and training conducting formal and informal investigative interviews. Ability to work independently and with a cross‑functional, multi‑disciplinary team. Experience conducting investigations in collaboration with prosecutors or attorneys involved in affirmative litigation. Superior interpersonal skills with a proven history of building and managing collaborative intra‑ and inter‑agency relationships. Demonstrated data‑analysis experience. Overall, the ideal candidate has sound judgment, impeccable ethics, and strong intellectual curiosity. They are a highly motivated, creative, collegial, and resourceful self‑starter who is comfortable doing novel work and excited to help build a new investigative function within the Division of Legal Affairs. This job involves irregular hours and requires frequent same‑day travel and occasional overnight travel within NYS to locations where public transportation may not be available. Candidates with a valid NYS Driver’s license are preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of New York