Investigative Officer 1 / Trainee (Public Work Wage) Position Available In Nassau, New York

37.5 Hours/Week

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

LOCATION

400 Oak StreetGarden City, NY 11530MINIMUM

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Investigative Officer Trainee (Public Work Wage):

Four years of qualifying experience

• or investigative experience
• ; OR an Associate’s degree and two years of qualifying experience
• or investigative experience
• ; OR a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Investigative Officer 1 (Public Work Wage):

Five years of qualifying experience

• or investigative experience
• ; OR an Associate’s degree and three years of qualifying experience
• or investigative experience
• ; OR a Bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of qualifying experience
• or investigative experience

•.•

Qualifying Experience:

Either 1. The required number of years of experience must be in administration of one or more of the following specific area(s):

Comprehensive on-site construction project management

• ;Labor and prevailing wage rate record-keeping, and auditing;Payroll administration for a construction business;Human resources administration for a construction business;Labor relations/union contract administration;Commercial and industrial project budgeting, and estimating;Construction accounting;Technical project inspection, and evaluation;Regulatory construction-oriented MWBE compliance;Work site safety compliance/reporting; orOSHA coordination.

OR 2. The required number of years of experience must be in a combination of administration of one or more of the specific areas identified above and experience in one or more of the following:

Architecture;Landscape architecture/design;Drafting;Surveying; orConstruction trade experience: Boilermaker, Carpenter, Electrician, Elevator Mechanic/Construction, Ironworker, Mason, Operating Engineer, Painter, Roofer, Sheetmetal Worker, Heavy Equipment Operator, Welder, Concrete Finisher, Plumber, or HVAC Technician.

• Construction project management is defined as performing all of the following specific duties for an employer:

Directs construction activities and coordinates the efforts of project resources including but not limited to labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.

Manages the day-to-day activities of the construction operation, documentation of activities on a daily basis, including compliance with project safety requirements and time and cost schedule.

Communicates effectively with management, client, property manager, and construction team.

Confers with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

• 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 investigation.

NOTE:

Experience in auditing, interviewing, building security surveillance, traffic enforcement, or performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience.

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.

FINGERPRINTING/BACKGROUND CHECK

Some positions may require a fingerprint/background check. If the position you applied for requires fingerprinting, you will be advised at the time of your interview. There is no cost to candidates, fingerprinting fees are paid for by the Department of Labor. Candidates being considered for appointment will be provided a pre-paid code and instructions after the interview..

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• General computer knowledge and familiarity in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders

STANDARD DUTIES

As an Investigative Officer 1 (Public Work Wage), under supervision of an Investigative Officer 2 (Public Work Wage), Grade 20 you would:

• Enforce the provisions of Articles 8, 8A, and 9 of the New York State Labor Law which requires that the prevailing wage rate be paid to workers on public work construction project
• Gather information used in setting the prevailing rates;
• Inspect payroll records to determine compliance with the law;
• Investigate to determine the proper classification of work;
• Inspect jobs to ascertain if the proper rate has been paid;
• Investigate allegations of underpayments, kickbacks, and falsified payrolls.
• Prepare and give testimony in Administrative Hearings and/or a Court of Law for criminal infractions of Articles 8, 8A, and 9.

These positions require travel which may involve occasional overnight stays to conduct field investigations.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Department of Labor is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment.

Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.

Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.

If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.

Telecommuting options and working hours will be discussed at the time of interview.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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 LeaveOur mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home.

We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-usDOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.

NOTES ON APPLYING

All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by June 24, 2025 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.workerprotection@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID 189921, Investigative Officer 1/Trainee (Public Work Wage) – Garden City, in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact:

Department of Labor, Attn:

Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)

Minimum Salary:

50,844

Maximum Salary:

76,359

Salary Unit:

Yearly