Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyState Inspector General, Office of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleInvestigator - Albany

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeNS

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $65164 to $80860 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 25%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 9 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 2, 16th Floor

The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12223

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Offices of the Inspector General (“OIG”) are comprised of three offices, derived from the three appointments held by Inspector General Lucy Lang:
• The Office of the New York State Inspector General (“NYSIG”), as established by Executive Law Article 4-A, is entrusted with the responsibility of receiving and investigating complaints of fraud, corruption, criminal activity, conflicts of interest, and abuse in executive branch agencies of New York State government. Since June 2021, this includes complaints related to the New York State Gaming Commission.

• The Office of the New York State Welfare Inspector General (“OWIG”), as established by section 74 of the Executive Law, is responsible for maintaining the integrity of New York State’s public assistance programs; and

• The Office of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General (“WCFIG”), as established by section 136 of the Workers’ Compensation Law, is responsible for investigating violations of the laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the workers’ compensation system.

OIG has office locations in Albany, Buffalo, Hauppauge, New York City, Suffern, and Syracuse.


Job Description
OIG is seeking investigators to conduct confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of fraud, abuse, corruption, conflicts of interest, and other criminal activity involving New York State agencies, employees and those doing business with the State. These allegations frequently involve state contracts, procurements, abuses of public benefits, and white-collar offenses.
Investigators work collaboratively with teams of OIG attorneys and auditors to plan and execute these internal investigations of various types and prepare written reports documenting investigative activities and findings. In doing so, investigators frequently utilize multiple investigatory techniques, including surveillance, witness/target interviews, digital forensics, and financial record analysis. Investigators receive both internal and external training concerning the subject matters covered by OIG, investigatory techniques and tactics, and NYS Government, among others.
Given the scope of OIG’s jurisdiction, investigators are assigned matters involving a broad range of NYS agencies and entities, which may necessitate travel statewide and to liaise with other federal, state, and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies and to assist in the referral and prosecution of criminal matters.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
• A minimum of five (5) years of investigative experience with a local, state, or federal law
enforcement agency or relevant subject-matter specific oversight agency.
• DCJS-certified police or peace officer status is preferred, but not required. Peace officer training is a requirement of this position and will be provided to those not already so qualified.
• An ability to efficiently and creatively utilize investigatory resources such as social media, law enforcement databases (Compass, EJustice, Accurint, Dun and Bradstreet, etc.), and digital forensic-related tools.
• Functional knowledge of technical equipment used in law enforcement investigations, such as audio/video surveillance devices, as well as proficiency with programs commonly used to
assist in the analysis of financial and other records, such as Excel and Acrobat.
• Sound judgment, strict adherence to confidentiality, strong oral and written communication skills, a collegial attitude, an ability work well both independently and as part of a team, and
an ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.
• Occasional statewide travel is required, as well as a willingness and availability to work unscheduled hours as necessary.
• Familiarity with New York State government, its agencies, and laws is highly valued.
• New York State residency and a valid driver’s license is required.


To Apply:
This is a Management Confidential position appointed by the Inspector General with an approved salary range of $65,164-$80,860 (Grade 18 equivalent) within which OIG seeks to hire. Interviews and hiring will be done on a rolling basis and this posting is subject to removal at any time once the position(s) has been filled.

Please email resume and cover letter, with the email subject line Job ID 24-0143 "OIG Investigator + Albany" to:

Jobs@IG.NY.gov

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The State of New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability in the admission to, access to or employment in our programs or activities. All persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for all jobs they are qualified to do and reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request.
The State of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name NYS Offices of the Inspector General

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address Jobs@ig.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Empire State Plaza

Agency Buiding #2, 16th Floor

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12223

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingPlease email resume and cover letter, with Job ID#24-0143 "OIG Investigator +Albany" in the subject line, to: Jobs@ig.ny.gov