Description

Job Information:

Title: Investigation Analyst - Background Investigations Unit (BIU) AMENDED
First date of Posting: 02/15/2023
Last date of Filing: 04/05/2023
Authority: OA/TA
Department: People Department
Division/ Unit: Human Resources/Background Investigations Unit
Reports to: Director, Background Investigations Unit
Work Location: 180 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY
Hours of work: 9AM- 5PM

Candidates selected for this position on the NYC Transit payroll may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

Compensation:

Salary Ranges:

Associate Staff Analyst (OA): $85,316 - $110,468 (Represented by TWU)
Associate Staff Analyst (TA): $77,356 - $100,155

(New Hire Rate: $67,264, Represented by OSA)

Staff Analyst II (OA): $75,475 - $84,060 (Represented by TWU)
Staff Analyst II (TA): $68,430 - $76,213

(New Hire Rate: $59,505, Represented by OSA)

Staff Analyst I (OA): $65,003 - $76,955 (Represented by TWU)
Staff Analyst I (TA): $58,934 - $69,771

(New Hire Rate: $51,245, Represented by OSA)

Associate Transit Management Analyst (OA): $85,316 - $110,468 (Represented by TWU)

Associate Transit Management Analyst (TA): $81,994 - $106,164

Assistant Transit Management Analyst II(OA): $75,475 - $84,060 (Represented by TWU)

Assistant Transit Management Analyst II(TA): $72,534 - $80,784

Assistant Transit Management Analyst I(OA): $65,003 - $76,955 (Represented by TWU)

Assistant Transit Management Analyst I(TA): $62,471 - $73,956

*TA CANDIDATES MUST BE IN A PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE STATUS OR BE ON AN ESTABLISHED LIST OR HAVE PASSED A CORRESPONDING EXAMINATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST, STAFF ANALYST I OR II*

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for conducting confidential background investigations on new employees and certain promotions which may include verification of criminal history, education, experience and any other qualifying credentials. The major activities will be to evaluate and make employment recommendations based on the results of fingerprint reports, the Agency external vendor findings, New York State Court searches, candidates' statements, internally used verification processes, communications with departments regarding confidential matters and assisting the Director with special projects and investigations using various online resources to resolve issues as necessary. The incumbent will work with and assist DCAS with investigations and requests for employee files, maintaining fingerprint escrow account, and notifying employees to contact DCAS. The incumbent will also be responsible for reviewing fingerprint results of titles that are investigated directly by Transit and data entry of all results, including those received from DCAS, including DCAS submitted arrest notifications and courts case adjournment documentation. Work with the Agency external vendor to submit and review select cases for completion of background investigations. Performs all other duties and tasks as instructed by management.

Education and Experience:

Associate Transit Management Analyst

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, public policy, engineering, engineering technology, economics, architecture, mathematics, physics, computer science, finance, accounting, transportation planning, industrial psychology, urban planning/studies, human resources management, labor relations, operations research, security management or in a related area and two years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in the collection, evaluation and use of data relating to operational procedures, administrative systems, equipment and space utilization, and staffing requirements, including the preparation of charts, graphs, drawings and technical reports. One (1) year of this experience must have been in the mass transportation industry; or
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the areas listed in "1" above; and three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above. One (1) year of this experience must have been in the mass transportation industry.

Assistant Transit Management Analyst I-II

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, public policy, engineering, engineering technology, economics, architecture, mathematics, physics, computer science, finance, accounting, transportation planning, industrial psychology, urban planning/studies, human resources management, labor relations, operations research, security management or in a related area and one year of full-time satisfactory professional experience in the collection, evaluation and use of data relating to operational procedures, administrative systems, equipment and space utilization, and staffing requirements, including the preparation of charts, graphs, drawings and technical reports; or
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the areas listed in "1" above; and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above.

Staff Analyst II/Associate Staff Analyst

• A Master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management, or in a related area; or
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above

Staff Analyst I

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field; or
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, or fiscal management; or in a related area.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft and the ability to write queries in PeopleSoft.
• Superior Investigative and Analytical skills strongly desired.

Selection Method:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MaBSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.

Other Information:

As an employee of MTA New York City Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the State of New York, if your position earns more than $105,472 (this figure is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

How to Apply:

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the “Careers” link.

Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.