Investigative Specialist 1/Trainee (Labor Standards) - Albany - (NY HELPS)
About The Position
The Investigative Specialist 1 (Labor Standards) 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.
Requirements
- Investigative Specialist Trainee 1 (Labor Standards); 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); Five years of investigative experience; or an associates 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); Six years of experience in a field investigative position conducing interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative finding; or completion of a two year traineeship.
- NOTE: 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.
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 and 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
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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
