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Agency Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government

Title Confidential Investigator (Albany)

Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $84246 to $105255 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 540 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

Duties Description The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (“Commission”) seeks a Confidential Investigator to join its Investigations and Enforcement Division. The position assists with intake and management of complaints and referral of potential violations of laws within the Commission’s jurisdiction. The Confidential Investigator analyzes complaints to determine if allegations raise potential violations of the Public Officers Law, the Lobbying Act, or the Civil Service Law; makes recommendations to the Chief Investigator as to disposition of complaints; and develops an investigation plan in conjunction with Counsel’s Office. In addition, the position extracts information through application of interview techniques and obtains information through inquiry, subpoena, and other investigative methods. The Confidential Investigator is entrusted with sensitive information and material, the confidentiality of which must be scrupulously maintained, and must exercise discretion in discussions and utmost care in handling sensitive materials to protect the confidentiality of matters before the Commission.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have five or more years of investigative experience. State government experience, knowledge of New York state criminal, ethics and lobbying laws, as well as public integrity experience preferred. Ability to travel required.

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

Name Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government

Telephone (518) 408-3976

Fax (518) 474-8322

Email Address ethics@ethics.ny.gov

Address

Street 540 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

Notes on Applying Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter and the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to:By mail:NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government540 BroadwayAlbany, New York 12207By e-mail:ethics@ethics.ny.govPlease indicate the position to which you are applying.