• INVESTIGATIVE SPECIALIST TRAINEE 1 (LAW)

• Plan and conduct investigations based on a thorough knowledge of the application and interpretation of the specific laws and regulations relating to the investigative jurisdiction of the specific agency’s bureau.

• Review Claims and Notices of Intention filed against the State to determine type of action and what investigation is needed. Contact and correspond with other departments or agencies, including Federal, State, Municipal or local governments, for information relating to the case. Locate and contact private organizations for information and locate and review court records or insurance company files.

• Use computer databases such as Department of Motor Vehicles, ISO, Choice Point (CDB-Infotek), Dun & Bradstreet, Lexis-Nexis, Internet Web sites, etc. to do information searches.

• Conduct field investigations at the location or site/scene of incidents; collect and secure physical evidence, records, documents; take photos, if needed; canvas area for possible witnesses, identify the locating witnesses named in police reports/records or fire department or ambulance reports, etc.; interview and obtain statements from witnesses.

• Conduct undercover investigations, including surveillance of claimants using video and still cameras.

• Locate and work with expert witnesses needed at or for preparation of the trial. Service of papers and subpoenas on parties, law firms, agencies, corporations, government offices, etc. for appearances as witnesses at the trial or for documents needed at the trial or for Examinations Before Trial (EBTs).

• Transport witnesses, documents, or exhibits to EBTs or trials. Confer with Assistant Attorneys General during the course of the defense of the action. Testify at trial as to the investigation that was done.

• Perform various duties involving State-wide initiatives.

• Investigate and resolve consumer disputes by communicating both verbally or in writing with all concerned parties.

• Research and interpret laws and decisions as they are related to consumer issues.

• Occasional supervision of student interns.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• This position requires travel

Careers with the State offer multiple benefits including paid vacation leave (13 days per year), sick leave, paid State holidays off, health insurance including vision & dental, entry into the NYS retirement (pension) system, education and training, eligibility for public student loan forgiveness, and job stability with promotional opportunities. Workplace flexibilities include multiple options for employees including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
Please carefully review the minimum qualifications to determine if you qualify for this position.
SOME EVENING AND WEEKEND WORK IS REQUIRED. The duties, at times, require the investigator to work at all hours of the day, including early morning or late at night, including weekends, and, at times, holidays, in all areas of upstate New York region, NYC, Long Island, and possibly out of state.
SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND PAY FINGERPRINT FEE, MUST UNDERGO A PHYSICAL/ MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND PAY CLINICAL LABORATORY TEST FEE, AND MUST UNDERGO A THOROUGH CHARACTER INVESTIGATION.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.