Investigative Officer 1/Trainee

Standard Duties:
Duties Description
As an Investigative Officer 1 (Public Work Wage) under supervision of an Investigative Officer 2 (Public Work Wage), you would:

• Enforce the provisions of Articles 8, 8A, and 9 of the New York State Labor Law which requires that the prevailing wage rate be paid to workers on public work construction project
• Gather information used in setting the prevailing rates;
• Inspect payroll records to determine compliance with the law;
• Investigate to determine the proper classification of work;
• Inspect jobs to ascertain if the proper rate has been paid;
• Investigate allegations of underpayments, kickbacks, and falsified payrolls.
• Prepare and give testimony in Administrative Hearings and/or a Court of Law for criminal infractions of Articles 8, 8A, and 9.

Minimum Qualifications
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.

NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications:
Investigative Officer Trainee (Public Work Wage):

Four years of qualifying experience* or investigative experience***; OR an Associate's degree and two years of qualifying experience* or investigative experience***; OR a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Investigative Officer 1 (Public Work Wage):
Five years of qualifying experience* or investigative experience***; OR an Associate's degree and three years of qualifying experience* or investigative experience***; OR a Bachelor's degree or higher and one year of qualifying experience* or investigative experience***.

• Qualifying Experience:

Either 1. The Required Number Of Years Of Experience Must Be In Administration Of One Or More Of The Following Specific Area(s):

Comprehensive on-site construction project management**;

Labor and prevailing wage rate record-keeping, and auditing;

Payroll administration for a construction business;

Human resources administration for a construction business;

Labor relations/union contract administration;

Commercial and industrial project budgeting, and estimating;

Construction accounting;

Technical project inspection, and evaluation;

Regulatory construction-oriented MWBE compliance;

Work site safety compliance/reporting; or

OSHA coordination.

OR 2. The Required Number Of Years Of Experience Must Be In a Combination Of Administration Of One Or More Of The Specific Areas Identified Above And Experience In One Or More Of The Following:

Architecture;

Landscape architecture/design;

Drafting;

Surveying; or

Construction trade experience: Boilermaker, Carpenter, Electrician, Elevator Mechanic/Construction, Ironworker, Mason, Operating Engineer, Painter, Roofer, Sheetmetal Worker, Heavy Equipment Operator, Welder, Concrete Finisher, Plumber, or HVAC Technician.

• Construction project management is defined as performing all of the following specific duties for an employer:

Directs construction activities and coordinates the efforts of project resources including but not limited to labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.

Manages the day-to-day activities of the construction operation, documentation of activities on a daily basis, including compliance with project safety requirements and time and cost schedule.

Communicates effectively with management, client, property manager, and construction team.

Confers with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

• 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 investigation.

NOTE: Experience in auditing, interviewing, building security surveillance, traffic enforcement, or performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience.

It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information via email, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.

As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

55 B/C Qualifications:
If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:

This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.

70.4 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Grade 11 or higher and a passing score on Investigative Officer 1 (Public Work Wage). Note: Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title. Appointments are made at the Full Title or Trainee level.

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in an Investigative Officer 1 (Public Work Wage)/Trainee if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Investigative Officer 1 (Public Work Wage)/Trainee eligible list for this location, if one exists.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders, general computer knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft applications.

Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at .

Additional Comments
This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment.

Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.

Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.

If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): ,

Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.

Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.

Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.

Additional Comments: Use this space for any additional information you may need to add to posting.

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including:

• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee's Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave

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DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.