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

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyCommission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government

The job title for the vacancy.TitleInvestigative Counsel (NYC)

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryLegal

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 $111925 to $141439 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 10%

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 5 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 ---

The city where the vacancy is located. City New York

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

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code10004

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (“Commission”) seeks an Investigative Counsel to join its Investigations and Enforcement Division. The position assists with performance of the Commission’s substantive statutory duties to investigate possible violations of, and to enforce, the state’s ethics and lobbying laws. The Investigative Counsel conducts sensitive and complex investigations and administrative proceedings relating to alleged ethics and lobbying law violations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing subpoenas, preparing investigation reports, and working with other law enforcement agencies. Investigative Counsel also assists with review of case files, complaints, referrals, and tips of potential violations of laws within the Commission’s jurisdiction.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar, be in good standing and must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Litigation experience, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, negotiating settlements, and trials/adjudicative proceedings required; also experience in law enforcement and fraud or public integrity investigations preferred.

Strong writing skills required.

Knowledge of New York state criminal, ethics, and lobbying laws preferred.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments NYS residency required.

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

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 408-3976

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 408-3975

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

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 540 Broadway

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

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 12207

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter, two writing samples, and the name, address, phone number and email address of three professional references, in confidence, to:

By mail:
NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
540 Broadway
Albany, New York 12207

By email:
ethics@ethics.ny.gov

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