Investigator

Six years of experience in a position involving the conduct of field investigations and the preparation of information and evidence for the holding of hearings. (Study at a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis, up to a maximum of three years); or An equivalent combination of education and experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Investigators work under the supervision of the Inspector General, and are responsible for conducting investigations to determine misconduct or incompetence among employees of the Unified Court System. Areas of investigation may include violation of time and leave rules, conflict of interest, bribery, theft, insubordination, falsification of records, inability to perform job responsibilities, and other such situations. They also perform other related duties.
ASSIGNMENT: This position will also work with the Bias Matters and Fiduciary Appointments units to investigate allegations of bias based upon race, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, national origin or religion that affect the workplace or the terms and conditions of employment of UCS personnel, or allegations of unsatisfactory performance, or conduct incompatible with appointment as a fiduciary. Duties include but are not limited to: interviewing witnesses and court employees to obtain information regarding charges pending against court employees; documenting the investigative process; searching records to extract pertinent information relevant to an investigation; writing confidential reports to provide a description of the facts of the case; preserving physical and testamentary evidence; and testifying at hearings. Travel to Albany and throughout New York State is required.