CIVIL SERVICE INVESTIGATOR 5760

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class conducts or assists in conducting investigations of possible violations of Civil Service Law, Rules or procedures, and/or verifies information supplied by applicants for employment under the jurisdiction of the County Personnel Director. Investigations may be performed independently for departmental action, or may serve to provide justification for further action by the County Attorney's Office. The employee receives on-the-job training for familiarization with Civil Service regulations. Information is gathered through interviews, surveillance and research of records. Work is performed under general supervision. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Verifies experience cited on applications to qualify for employment and/or admittance to competitive examinations;

Performs preliminary investigations of complaints of out-of-title work assigned to employees of a particular jurisdiction to ascertain whether classification determinations are required;

Verifies addresses of those given residential preference for appointment;

Investigates alleged irregularities during examination administration;

Assists with investigations made in response to State reports of missing examination material;

Presents evidence and testifies at hearings.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of the principles, practices and methods employed in investigative work; working knowledge of applicable Civil Service Laws, Rules and procedures governing public employment; working knowledge of the geography of the County; ability to obtain information through interviews and observations; ability to deal tactfully with witnesses and the general public; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to prepare accurate reports of material ascertained in investigations; ability to exercise good judgment in handling investigations; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

(a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree; or,

(b) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, and three (3) years of personnel investigation experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

01/01/99

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 07/23/15