NY HELP Yes Agency Health, Department of Title Investigator 1 (NY HELPS) - 22121 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 14 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $52198 to $66634 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 40% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address Division of Nutrition - Bureau of Special Investigations 150 Broadway, 6th FL City Menands State NY Zip Code 12204 Minimum Qualifications Public Candidates (NY HELPS): Four 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: 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.*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. *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.Permanent transfer candidates: Current New York State employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive status as an Investigator 1, G14, OR New York State employees with one year of more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above a Grade 14 and eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in conducting interviews and obtaining sworn statements from investigative targets and other witnesses, collecting and processing evidence, documenting investigative findings by writing narrative reports, testifying at administrative and criminal proceedings. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills, experience with Word, other Microsoft Office programs, and e-mail. Duties Description The Division of Nutrition's Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) is dedicated to ensuring the program integrity of the State and federal supplemental nutrition programs administered by the Division. BSI's mission is to minimize waste, fraud and abuse through prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of those who abuse and defraud the programs under its purview. BSI utilizes covert and overt investigations, including the use of data analytics to identify potential fraud. BSI is also responsible for advising program leadership on improving internal controls. Under the general direction of an Investigator 2 or other higher-level staff, the Investigator 1 will independently perform investigative activities to gather information and evidence, prepare written reports of findings, coordinate interviews and other evidence into case file, complete investigation report, evaluate investigation and make recommendations. Investigations generally focus on vendors or individuals that are suspected of violating clearly defined rules, regulations, or laws. The Investigator 1 may also assist in assuring compliance with program requirements, including undercover activities. Additional Comments Full-time, contingent permanent competitive or non competitive position. Transfer candidates may be asked for their social security number to verify eligibility. Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position, satisfactory background checks may be required. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...For new State employees appointed to 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. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Management Group, RMV/INV/22121/DON Telephone 518-486-1812 Fax 518-473-3395 Email Address resume@health.ny.gov Address Street Human Resources Management Group, Corning Tower Room 2217, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference RMV/INV/22121/DON included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, RMV/INV/22121/DON, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.