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Investigator

New York State Civil Service

New York, NY · HybridFull-time$71–89K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$71–89K/yr
Location
New York, NYHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid New York State Driver’s License

Job overview

The Investigator conducts complex investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse for the MTA, utilizing advanced investigative techniques, data analytics, interviews, and surveillance, while preparing reports, serving subpoenas, and testifying in hearings, with a requirement for a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Investigative TechniquesData AnalyticsInterviewing TechniquesMicrosoft Office 365 SuiteData Analytics SoftwareSocial Media PlatformsComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsInterpersonal SkillsInvestigative Computer Skills

Qualifications

Three Years Relevant Investigation ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Relevant FieldValid New York State Driver’s LicenseTwo-Year Commitment Condition of Employment

Full job description

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency MTA Inspector General, Office of

Title Investigator

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $70892 to $88615 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 1 Penn Plaza

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10119

Duties Description Duties and Responsibilities:• Conduct high-quality, complex, comprehensive, investigations into allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse by the MTA and its affiliates, consultants, vendors, contractors and employees utilizing advanced investigative techniques, data analytics, and analysis of various documents and records.• Conduct interviews of subjects, witnesses, and other persons of interest during investigations.• Conduct or assist in surveillances at off-site locations.• Develop and research investigative leads.• Serve subpoenas. • Analyze complaint allegations, data, and reports to identify and initiate potential avenues of investigation. • Testify in administrative hearings and other proceedings and work with prosecutorial agencies as required.

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications/Relevant Experience:• Minimum three years of relevant work experience conducting investigations into financial frauds, white collar crime, computer/cyber-crimes, criminal groups or enterprises or other similarly related investigative experience. • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution, in a field such as criminal?justice, public?administration,?law, social sciences, physical sciences, forensic science, criminology, risk management, accounting, finance, computer science, business law, forensic auditing or accounting, or other?related?law enforcement?or operational?field. • Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and standards.• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes, rules, and regulations• Command of investigative and interviewing techniques.• Ability to conduct and direct interviews.• Ability to make sound judgments, and exercise critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.• Ability to balance multiple assignments and work independently.• Strong interpersonal skills.• Strong investigative computer skills and the ability to evaluate for accuracy public and internal proprietary data, including various social media platforms. • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office 365 Suite computer applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint).• Familiarity with data analytics software applications, including data mapping, data analysis and other similar analytical techniques.• After-hours work may be required, including weeknights, weekends and holidays.• A valid New York State Driver’s license is required.• Travel within the MTA’s geographic area may be required.• Pursuant to the approval by the EDIG/Investigations, this position is eligible for hybrid teleworking.• A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.

Additional Comments How to Apply: • Please submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected] • Reference the Job Title for which you are applying for in your email subject line.

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Name Recruitments

Telephone 2128780000

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 1 Penn Plaza

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10119

Notes on Applying How to Apply: • Please submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected] • Reference the Job Title for which you are applying for in your email subject line.

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