Conduct Investigative Specialist 2 Position

6 days ago

Albany, New York, United States StateJobsNY Full time
Job Summary

The New York State Education Department's Office of Education Policy is seeking a highly skilled Investigative Specialist 2 to join our team in the Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA). As an Investigative Specialist 2, you will play a critical role in preparing and prosecuting cases against teachers and school administrators who lack the moral character to hold such a credential pursuant to Education Law.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise subordinate Investigative Specialist 1 positions on moral character matters and fingerprint supported criminal history background check matters;
  • Interview complainants, school officials, witnesses, and agency personnel in preparation for moral character hearings;
  • Maintain working relationships with and provide technical assistance to complainants, applicants, school districts, school attorneys, members of the public, courts, police departments, and other law enforcement entities;
  • Review and evaluate moral character complaints;
  • Oversee the review and evaluation of criminal histories;
  • Prepare investigative reports and maintain TEACH system and other database records;
  • Testify at moral character hearings;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • One year of permanent, non-competitive service as an Investigative Specialist 2 (Professional Conduct);
  • Seven years of experience in conducting field investigations or investigations of professional or medical misconduct preliminary to civil litigation or criminal prosecution. This experience must include conducting interviews of witnesses and others; preparing detailed reports of investigative findings; and testifying at administrative or criminal proceedings. Three years of the experience must have been at a supervisory level;
  • An Associate's degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for two years of qualifying experience. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for four years of qualifying experience. Related fields include law enforcement, police science, criminal justice, administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, and homeland security.
Working Conditions

This position requires 2% statewide travel. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the Department's expense.

Benefits
  • Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually;
  • Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service;
  • Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually;
  • Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C;
  • Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff;
  • Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs;
  • Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost;
  • Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply);
  • NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan;
  • Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only);
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF);
  • Opportunities for telecommuting;
  • Eligibility for various life insurance options.

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