Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyCommission on Prosecutorial Conduct (CPC)

The job title for the vacancy.TitleInvestigator

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeNS

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $65000 to $81000 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 30%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8:30 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 4:30 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County New York

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address TBD

The city where the vacancy is located. City Manhattan

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code10006

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Investigator will conduct confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in New York State. Investigator will report to the Deputy Director of Investigations. Duties of the Investigator will include, but will not be limited to:
• Working collaboratively with teams of Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct (CPC) attorneys and administrative assistants to plan and execute investigations;

• Analyzing confidential materials, including but not limited to, criminal case files, and a wide-range of forensic evidence--digital, biological, etc.;

• Interviewing witnesses;

• Preparing written reports documenting investigative activities and findings;

• Working collaboratively with CPC attorneys, including the Administrator and Deputy Director of Investigations, to investigate complaints;

• Drafting reports summarizing the findings of investigations and provide recommendations to the commissioners on whether to authorize formal complaints;

• Assisting the Administrator and Deputy Director of Investigations in preparing for hearings;

• Other special projects as needed to enable the CPC to carry out its statutory mandate.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree and two years of specialized experience. The ideal candidate will have investigative experience, strong writing and analytical skills, ability to manage complex and highly confidential information, and excellent judgment navigating questions about ethics, and a valid driver’s license. Substitutions include four years of specialized experience or an Associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience; Master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience interviewing witnesses
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Ability to review and provide detailed analysis of voluminous case files
• Strong oral communication skills
• Experience with databases such as PACER, Accurint, Westlaw

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct is an independent State agency dedicated to investigating prosecutorial conduct in New York State, serving to strengthen oversight of New York’s prosecutors and to hold them to the highest ethical standards in the exercise of their duties.

Pursuant to Judiciary Law §§ 499-a – 499-j, the Commission has the authority to review and investigate the conduct of prosecutors to determine whether any prosecutorial conduct violates state law or court rules. Under the statute, the Commission is authorized to conduct a full range of investigative functions, including holding hearings, subpoenaing witnesses, requiring production of documents, conferring immunity, and transmitting findings of fact and recommendations regarding sanctions to the relevant attorney grievance committee. The Commission is also authorized to make its findings and recommendations public.

To learn more about the Commission please visit https://www.ny.gov/new-york-state-commission-prosecutorial-conduct.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CPC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify CPC Human Resources at HR@cpc.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Kim Hayden

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address jobs@cpc.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street P.O. Box 90398

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Brooklyn

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 11209

 

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Kim Hayden at jobs@cpc.ny.gov. Please reference the position title and vacancy ID in the email subject line.