Director of the Bureau of Investigations

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Health, Department of

Title Director of the Bureau of Investigations

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $133245 to $168152 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Legal Affairs, Bureau of Investigations

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Duties Description Reporting to the DOH’s General Counsel, incumbent will design and conduct complex investigations and provide legal advice to Executive and Program staff in a broad range of significant legal matters, including proactive fraud detection/prevention and program integrity. Duties include:- Design and supervise complex investigations of violations of the Public Health Law- Maintain responsibility for conducting interviews, gathering, and analyzing relevant data, preparing reports and memoranda, and briefing leadership- Train, supervise, and otherwise administratively manage a team of direct reports - Draft subpoenas, stipulations and orders, affidavits, preservation letters, referral letters, and other material related to investigations- Lead external engagements with enforcement agencies such as NYS Attorney General, Department of Justice, and other governmental agencies- Provide legal advice and support to sister investigative and enforcement staff throughout the DOH as needed and upon request- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders regarding investigations, including DOH subject-matter experts, DLA staff, law enforcement (local, state, and federal), prosecutors, the OAG, and public-health officials

Minimum Qualifications Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing, of the New York State Bar; and 6 years of relevant post-bar experience.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with various bodies of law, including criminal, civil, administrative, NY state, and federal with familiarity with the bodies of law relevant to conducting government investigations in NYS.Flexible thinker; creative and excited about confronting and solving novel issues.Strong communicator and consensus builder Practical experience conducting white-collar, paper-intensive investigations Passionate, forward-leaning, and mission-driven about public health and safety

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. *Salary Range from $133,245 - $168,152, commensurate with experience.*This position may be filled in Albany or New York City. New York City employees will receive a downstate adjustment of $4,150.This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htmIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

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Name Human Resource Management Group, CD/DirBOI/Alb

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference CD/DirBOI/Alb included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/DirBOI/Alb, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.