Duties Description Under the general direction of the Investigative Specialist 2 Labor Standards, the Investigative Specialist 1 Labor Standards Spanish Language will perform a full range of duties, including, but not limited to the following:
•Performs a wide variety of enforcement, regulatory and licensing investigative activities to gather information and report facts.
•Performs office/field visit work required in the enforcement of State Labor Laws governing minimum wages, child, labor, hours of work, wage payment, farm labor and the like.
•Reviews assigned cases or complaints from the public to determine the section of law, rule or regulation that applies and to identify the issues and the types of information needed.
•May plan the scope and method of investigation based on office policy, the accessibility of information and the seriousness of the issue.
•Meets with and interviews witnesses, complainants, prospective licensees and others to obtain information relating to the investigation or to determine eligibility.
•Takes statements and affidavits from individuals in an appropriate format, taking care to include a full description of the facts needed to support the investigation.
•Identifies and searches public and private documents to locate persons of interest and may question others and follow leads to find such persons.
•Reviews documents to extract pertinent information; and verifies information obtained by checking it with other sources.
•Visits establishments to review records and ensure that they comply with laws and regulations. May assist employees, employers and others in understanding their obligations and responsibilities under these laws and regulations.
•Develops leads and informants; conducts surveillance and engages in undercover work. Uses cameras, recording devices or other equipment as necessary
•May arrest, confine and transport suspects of investigation and process them per established procedures.
•Obtains, inventories and safeguards evidence according to agency procedures and legal requirements.
•Meets and confers with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other entities to convey and obtain information relevant to an investigation, provides technical assistance and training, and develops and maintains rapport to ensure mutual cooperation in the conduct of investigations.
•Participates in joint operations with local, state and federal law enforcement in connection with complex cases.
•Prepares factual written reports of information gathered during an investigation; and may recommend an appropriate course of action consistent with the findings and agency policy and practices.
•Discusses investigative findings and recommendations with supervisor and program specialists.
•Assists with witness preparation, and fact and evidence development during trials.
•Testifies at administrative hearings and criminal proceedings regarding the details of investigations and conclusions reached.
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 Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Investigative Specialist Trainee 1 (Labor Standards Spanish Language);
Four years of investigative experience*; or an associate’s degree and two years of investigative experience*; or a bachelor’s degree or higher degree
Investigative Specialist Trainee 2 (Labor Standards Spanish Language);
Five years of investigative experience*; or an associate’s degree and three years of investigative experience*; or a bachelor’s degree or higher degree and one year of investigative experience*
Investigative Specialist 1 (Labor Standards Spanish Language);
Six 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.
Substitutions: 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; and a bachelor's or higher 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 four years of experience.
Qualifying experience: "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 investigations. Experience in auditing, interviewing, building security surveillance, traffic enforcement, or performing routine inspections or surveys will not be considered investigative experience. 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.
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. If you are interested in the NY-HELPS program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at /help/ (copy and paste in browser) to register today, in three easy steps.
Note: To be considered for appointment you will be required to pass a Civil Service language exam to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading the Spanish language at a level that will ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position.
Note: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application; your application should describe in detail the kind of service and information you provide to the general public. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Additionally, in accordance with Civil Service Law, provisional service immediately prior to a permanent appointment to this title is now credited towards the completion of probation upon permanent appointment.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
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:
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.
Reassignment Qualifications:
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in an Investigative Specialist 1/Trainee (Labor Standards Spanish Language) if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Investigative Specialist 1/Trainee (Labor Standards, Spanish Language) eligible list for this location, if one exists.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 12 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.
70.4 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Grade 12 or higher and a passing score on Investigative Specialist 1/Trainee (Labor Standards, Spanish Language). Note: Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title. Appointments are made at the Trainee 1 level.
Note: To be considered for appointment you will be required to pass a Civil Service language exam to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading the Spanish language at a level that will ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position.
Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https:///cmo/gotit/ .
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