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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 05/15/26
Applications Due06/15/26
Vacancy ID216158
NY HELPNo
AgencyCommission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
TitleConfidential Investigator (NYC)
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $86773 to $108413 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 20%
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 Albany
Street Address ---
City New York
StateNY
Zip Code10004
Duties Description The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government ("Commission") seeks a Confidential Investigator to join its Investigations and Enforcement Division. The position assists with intake and management of complaints and referral of potential violations of laws within the Commission's jurisdiction. The Confidential Investigator analyzes complaints to determine if allegations raise potential violations of the Public Officers Law, the Lobbying Act, or the Civil Service Law; makes recommendations to Division management as to disposition of complaints; and develops an investigation plan in conjunction with Counsel's Office. In addition, the position extracts information through application of interview techniques and obtains information through inquiry, subpoena, and other investigative methods. The Confidential Investigator is entrusted with sensitive information and material, the confidentiality of which must be scrupulously maintained, and must exercise discretion in discussions and utmost care in handling sensitive materials to protect the confidentiality of matters before the Commission.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have five or more years of investigative experience. State government experience, knowledge of New York state criminal, ethics and lobbying laws, as well as public integrity experience preferred. Ability to travel required.
Additional Comments NYS residency required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
Telephone (518) 408-3976
Fax (518) 474-8322
Email Address ethics@ethics.ny.gov
Address
Street 540 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12207
Notes on ApplyingInterested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter and the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to:
By mail:
NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
540 Broadway
Albany, New York 12207
By e-mail:
ethics@ethics.ny.gov
Please indicate the position to which you are applying.
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