Investigative Specialist 1/Trainee (Labor Standards,Spanish Language) - Brooklyn - (NY HELPS)

State of New York • Brooklyn, NY

46d • $53,764 - $85,138 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Investigative Specialist 1 (Labor Standards, Spanish Language) with the Division of Labor Standards 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. Visits commercial and industrial establishments, the offices and institutions of non-profit organizations and other places of business and informs employers and employees of the requirements of the law and their responsibilities under the law. Spanish Language required

Requirements

• NOTE: To be considered for appointment you will be required to pass a Civil Service language examination to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish language at a level that will ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position
• Investigative Specialist Trainee 1 (Labor Standards, Spanish Language); Four years of investigative experience; or an associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; and a bachelor's or higher degree can substitute for four years of specialized experience.
• Investigative Specialist Trainee 2 (Labor Standards, Spanish Language); Five years of investigative experience; or an associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; and a bachelor's or higher degree can substitute for four years of specialized 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• NOTE: To be considered for appointment you will be required to pass a Civil Service language examination to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish language at a level that will ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position

Nice To Haves

• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Visits commercial and industrial establishments, the offices and institutions of non-profit organizations and other places of business
• Informs employers and employees of the requirements of the law and their responsibilities under the law.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees