Investigative Counsel - Suffern

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Agency State Inspector General, Office of

Title Investigative Counsel - Suffern

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade NS

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

Salary Range From $90931 to $114940 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 25%

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? No

County Rockland

Street Address 4 Executive Blvd.

City Suffern

State NY

Zip Code 10901

Duties Description Investigative Counsel(NYC or Suffern Office)The Offices of the Inspector General (“OIG”) are comprised of three offices, derived from the three appointments held by Inspector General Lucy Lang :

• The Office of the New York State Inspector General (“NYSIG”), as established by Executive Law Article 4-A, is entrusted with the responsibility of receiving and investigating complaints of fraud, corruption, criminal activity, conflicts of interest, and abuse in executive branch agencies of New York State government. Since June 2021, this includes complaints related to the New York State Gaming Commission.
• The Office of the New York State Welfare Inspector General (“OWIG”), as established by section 74 of the Executive Law, is responsible for maintaining the integrity of New York State’s public assistance programs; and
• The Office of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General (“WCFIG”), as established by section 136 of the Workers’ Compensation Law, is responsible for investigating violations of the laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the workers’ compensation system.OIG has office locations in Albany, Buffalo, Hauppauge, New York City, Suffern, and Syracuse.Job DescriptionOIG is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Investigative Counsel, responsible for conducting confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of fraud, abuse, corruption, conflicts of interest, and other criminal activity involving New York State agencies, employees and those doing business with the State. These allegations frequently involve state contracts, procurements, abuses of public benefits, and white-collar offenses. An OIG Investigative Counsel :
• Directs teams of OIG investigators and auditors in the planning and execution of investigations of various types and ensures all legal and evidentiary requirements are met;
• Coordinates and conducts witness and target interviews;
• Prepares written reports and letters documenting investigative activities and findings;
• When investigations uncover criminal conduct, refers matters for prosecution to the applicable federal, state and / or local prosecutor;
• Works with jurisdictional agencies to improve policies and establish best practices; and
• Serves as a liaison to external agencies in connection with investigative matters, as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Additional Comments The State of New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability in the admission to, access to or employment in our programs or activities. All persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for all jobs they are qualified to do, and reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request. The State of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Name NYS Offices of the Inspector General

Telephone

Email Address jobs@ig.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Agency Buiding #2, 16th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

Notes on Applying Please email resume and cover letter, with Job ID #24-0238 "Investigative Counsel [Desired Office Location]" in the subject line, to : jobs@ig.ny.gov

Salary : $90,931 - $114,940