Job Posting
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DATE: |
December 16, 2014 |
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TO: |
ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES (This is a Competitive Class position.) |
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FROM: |
Michael Iapoce, Commissioner of Social Services |
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JOB VACANCY: |
Chief Social Services Investigator/Provisional-Permanent / Full-Time/ Benefited |
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LOCATION: |
1061 Development Court, Kingston, New York 12401 |
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SALARY: |
$25.96 per hour (Grade 15) |
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FILL DATE: |
January 7, 2015 |
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class manages the Special Investigations Unit of the County's Department of Social Services. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Commissioner of Social Services or by a designated agency Director. The employee is allowed wide leeway for the exercise of independent judgment in work details. Supervision is exercised over all lower level unit employees. Does related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of laws, rules, regulations and agency policies pertaining to the assistance programs; thorough knowledge of modern investigation techniques; ability to make sound decisions based on reviewing all the facts of complex cases; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to read, understand, interpret and apply complex written material such as laws, rules, regulations and contracts; ability to prepare written reports; ability to deal effectively with other departmental managers and supervisors; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all law enforcement agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school and either:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s or higher level Degree in Criminal Justice or Human Services and three (3) years of experience in field investigation of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity, OR
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s or higher level Degree in Criminal Justice or Human Services and five (5) years of experience in field investigation of which three (3) years must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
C. Seven (7) years of experience in field investigation of which four (4) years must have been in a supervisory capacity, OR
D. An equivalent combination of experience and training as stated in A, B and C above.
Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice Services or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.
If this is an Ulster County position it will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form. Upon a conditional employment offer a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.
IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS.
ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
