Investigative Specialist 1/Trainee (Labor Standards)- White Plains- (NY HELPS) Position Available In Westchester, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

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Program. NY HELP Yes The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Labor, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title Investigative Specialist 1/Trainee (Labor Standards

• White Plains
• (NY HELPS) The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 18 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit PS&T
• Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 75% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Westchester The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 120 Bloomingdale Road The city where the vacancy is located. City White Plains The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 10605 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description 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. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the

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Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below

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minimum qualifications.

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.

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Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Substitutions:

an associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute for two years of investigative experience. A bachelors degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for four years of investigative experience.

Related fields include:

cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigations, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, and homeland security.

• 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 te results of the investigations.

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

Note:

It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your application. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. It is expected that employees hired under

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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

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title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

A review of your state history is needed, if you meet any of the below Permanent Competitive qualifications. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information via email, a representative from our office will contact you via phone. 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. 55

B/C Qualifications:

This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.

Reassignment Qualifications:

Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in an Investigative Specialist 1/Trainee (Labor Standards) if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Investigative Specialist 1/Trainee (Labor Standards) eligible list for this location, if one exists. 70.1

Transfer Qualifications:

One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 12 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service. 70.4

Transfer Qualifications:

One year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Grade 12 or higher and a passing score on Investigative Specialist 1/Trainee (Labor Standards).

Note:

Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title. Appointments are made at the Trainee 1 level.

Note:

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment. Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments. Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. 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, working hours, and travel requirements 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 Leave Our 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-us DOL 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Sara Wollaber The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 457-1020 The fax to use for this vacancy.

Fax EFax:

5184742871@fax.ny.gov Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address labor.sm.personnel.workerprotection@labor.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Harriman State Office Campus Building 12, Room 561 The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12226 Instructions for potential applicants. 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 July 09, 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#190946, Investigative Specialist 1/Trainee (Labor Standards

• White Plains, 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.