JOB TITLE: SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR-IN-CHARGE, OSIG

JOB CODE: 70251

DEFINITION: This is managerial work directing the Bureau of Special Investigations in the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG).

The employee in this job is responsible for carrying out the responsibilities of Act 29 by directing, planning, and coordinating all aspects of assigned investigations to deter, detect, prevent, and eradicate fraud, waste, misconduct, and abuse in the programs, operations, and contracting of executive agencies under the governor’s jurisdiction. Work involves directing Investigation Managers in gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and evaluating data for administrative investigations and to develop criminal cases for prosecution. Work includes coordinating activities with law enforcement and other state and local agencies to obtain cooperation and assistance in achieving program success; and advising the State Inspector General or their designee on the status of investigations, scope of findings, probability of successful prosecution, and recommendations for disposition. Work is performed independently under the general direction of the First Deputy Inspector General and is reviewed through conferences and reports for the attainment of established goals and objectives.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

• Plans, assigns, directs, and coordinates the work of investigators who conduct investigations alleging fraud, waste, misconduct, abuse, or a violation of state laws pursuant to Act 29.

• Reviews complaints involving commonwealth employees or activities, determines the appropriate jurisdiction, and recommends types of investigative procedures or alternate actions to be taken.

• Directs the development and evaluation of information sources to ensure reliability and credibility.

• Directs and supervises the investigative operations of surveillance, document examination, interrogation, and the use of electronic and photographic equipment.

• Supervises and directs investigations involving the examination of a subject’s private and public records pertaining to services and billing, equipment usage, contracts, and finances to determine legality of operations and possible involvement in criminal activities.

• Confers with federal, state, and local government officials, including the Attorney General, district attorneys, and state or local police concerning the conduct of investigations.

• Supervises the preparation of final summaries and case reports to ensure factual content, legality of evidence, and logical conclusions.

• Oversees and participates in employment background assessments and investigations of OSIG employees, high level state employees, and appointed government officials.

• Works with members of the Office of General Counsel, agency chief counsels, or the Office of Attorney General to prepare cases of criminal conduct for prosecution.

• Recommends disposition of cases or follow-up activities to the Inspector General based on investigative findings.

• Maintains, carries, and appropriately uses firearms, other non-lethal weapons, and specialized equipment.

• Operates motor vehicles.

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

• Employees in this job may participate in the performance of their subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principals, methods, and techniques of criminal investigation and law enforcement and the legal procedures involved in presenting evidence.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of criminal investigation.

• Knowledge of the applicable statutes, court decisions, interpretations, and administrative procedures and rulings pertaining to violations of state laws and the rights of citizens during and following arrests.

• Knowledge of the principles of criminal pleadings and effective techniques in the presentation of cases in court.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision.

• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze investigative facts and develop findings.

• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and operations and to recommend and implement changes to increase program effectiveness.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities)

• Two years as an Investigation Manager, OSIG (commonwealth title);

or

• Seven years of experience in criminal, civil, or administrative investigation work that includes two years in a supervisory capacity and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field;

or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of supervising criminal, civil, or administrative investigation work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• All employees must obtain CLEAN/NCIC certification within two months of employment and maintain this certification for the duration of employment in this job.

• All employees must attend and successfully complete the Commonwealth Investigator Training Program (CITP) within one year of employment.