CHIEF TOWN INVESTIGATOR 5794
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS
An employee in this class conducts
investigations into particularly complex violations of town ordinances in
response to complaints received from town departments and the general public,
as directed by the Town Attorney's Office.
The incumbent compiles data for specialized reports pursuant to
investigative activities, assists the Town Attorney in report preparation and
may function as principal liaison for the latter in settlement of cases. Supervision is exercised over subordinate
technical personnel subject to direction and control by the Town Attorney. Work is reviewed by conferences with
attorneys in the Town Attorney's office.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Investigates complex matters which have been reported to
the Town Attorney's office;
Compiles data for specialized investigative reports for
submission to the Town Attorney and appropriate department heads;
Assists the Town Attorney in the preparation of reports;
Testifies in court regarding investigations;
May act as principal liaison for the Town Attorney in
the settlement of cases and matters of law enforcement;
Supervises directly, or through subordinate supervisors,
the activities of technical employees under the direction of the Town Attorney;
Coordinates efforts within the departments of a town
(Building, Code Enforcement, etc.) to ensure appropriateness of action;
Interacts with other government agencies (federal,
state, local) to achieve mutual goals regarding code enforcement.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of the
principles, practices and procedures employed in complex investigative work;
comprehensive knowledge of state and local statutes and ordinances;
comprehensive knowledge of town roads, communities and incorporated villages;
thorough knowledge of District Court and Supreme Court procedures and rules of
evidence; ability to assemble, analyze and evaluate evidence; ability to
interview and deal tactfully with witnesses and the general public; ability to
prepare clear and accurate specialized reports; ability to supervise the work
of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability
to maintain effective relationships with department heads and professionals in
other government agencies; 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 NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal
Justice or a related field and three (3) years of experience as an
investigator, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity;
or,
b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized
accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate's Degree in
Criminal Justice or a related field and five (5) years of experience in
investigative work, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory
capacity; or,
c) Graduation from a standard senior high school or
possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and seven (7) years of
experience as an investigator, two (2) years of which must have been in a
supervisory capacity; or,
d) An equivalent combination of education and experience
as defined by the limits of a), b), c).
PROMOTIONAL
One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Principal
Town Investigator; or,
Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Senior
Town Investigator.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
At the time of appointment and throughout the
period of employment, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s
license.
All
employees must successfully complete the required basic training program
entitled Minimum Standards for Code Enforcement Personnel, established by the
State of New York Fire Fighting and Code Enforcement Personnel Standards and
Education Commission. The program must
be completed in the appropriate time period as specified in the regulations. Upon
completion, the required in-service training programs must be attended as
scheduled.
R 04/01/11
Competitive
Review 7/23/15