Internal Investigator 1 OPWDD
Duties Description
- Formulate plan, process and timetables to conduct an accurate, complete and thorough investigation within OPWDD-specified timeframe
- Prepare for and conduct interviews and obtain sworn statements on matters arising from investigations conducted, such as investigations of possible misconduct by agency employees
- Gather, document and preserve information and evidence related to investigations to support the outcome of the investigations
- Write narrative reports to effectively communicate the results of investigations to appropriate parties
- Work collaboratively with OPWDD facilities, programs and Office of Employee relations staff to ensure that investigations are completed in a fair and timely manner
- Conduct investigations of alleged instances of abuse and neglect and other types of employee incompetency or misconduct in a confidential manner
- Interrogate state employees following stipulations of the collective bargaining agreements
- Make recommendations to supervisor, Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office (DDSOO) and Office of Employee Relations staff regarding possible violations of OPWDD policy and procedure
- Provide testimony at arbitration hearings to support the outcome of the investigation
Telecommuting to be discussed during interview
Minimum Qualifications
Non-Competitive: Six years of field investigative or law enforcement investigative experience. "Investigative Experience" is defined as gathering and securing information and evidence from a variety of sources through independent, non-structured activities including but not limited to the following activities: interviewing and interrogating witnesses; collecting and analyzing data and evidence; writing and summarizing case narratives; and testifying at administrative hearings and criminal proceedings.
Substitutions Include: An Associate's degree for two years of field investigative or law enforcement investigative experience; or two years of OPWDD experience for two years of field investigative or law enforcement investigative experience; or a Bachelor's degree for four years of field investigative or law enforcement investigative experience. Regardless of any substitution, all candidates must have at least two years of field investigative experience or law enforcement investigative experience.
Qualifying Investigative Experience
Experience in such positions as: Police Detective; Insurance Investigator; Licensed and Registered Private Investigator; Federal Investigator; State Investigator; Municipal Investigator; Child Protective Services Investigator; Investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports; or Investigations within a branch of the Armed Services.
Non-Qualifying Investigative Experience
Includes but may not be 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; Fire and Safety inspector. Experience in credit verification; auditing; employment interviewing; building surveillance; traffic enforcement; performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience.
Additional Information
Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for M/C Grade 18 ($67,119) and Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Downstate Adjustment is also added to the job rate ($83,286).
Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov.
Benefits
- Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan
- Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life insurance and Disability insurance
- The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year
- Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially
- Five (5) days paid personal leave each year
- Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year
- Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events
- Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost
- Paid Parental Leave: Allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event (birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care)
- Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
- Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees. The Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development and https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp