NY HELPSThis 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 maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with 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.Non-Competitive Qualifications: Four 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. 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. 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 degree or higher 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 specialized experience.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. 70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 12 or higher eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service. 55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:Current permanent non-competitive state employees certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. FINGERPRINTING QUALIFICATIONS: Appointment to this position may require that the candidate successfully undergo an investigative screening including a criminal history check.DUTIES: The Investigator 1 duties in the Oversight Unit of the Division of Buildings Standards & Codes will include but are not limited to the following:•Collect, review, audit, maintain data and manage the annual Part 1203 and Part 1204 Reports of code enforcement activities from local, county and state governmental entities that are responsible for the enforcement of the Uniform Code.•Independently perform investigative activities to gather information and evidence and prepare written reports of findings as directed by their supervisor. Investigations generally focus on single individuals or entities that are suspected of violating the requirements of 19 NYCRR Part 1203 or Part 1208. •May also assist in assuring compliance with other program requirements as part of an investigative team under the supervision of a Code Compliance Specialist 2, or, as supervised by an Investigator 2 reviewing 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. Currently the Oversight Unit has a back log of complaints with a wait time over 12 months. Complaints involve building and fire safety and/or the possible lack of enforcement of the minimum standards applying to building and fire safety requirements.The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Department of State employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Department of State Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Minimum Salary: 52198 Maximum Salary: 66634 Salary Unit: Yearly