City Attorney Investigator at City of Alameda – Alameda, California

Under the general supervision, the City Attorney Investigator is responsible for the full scope of assigned investigations to the City Attorney's Office, including a variety of administrative work, and assists prosecutors in preparing and organizing cases for court. The successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Conduct thorough investigations
• Deal effectively and tactfully with the public
• Exercise good judgment and discretion in conducting investigations
• Keep records and write, clear, concise and comprehensive reports
• Follow all legal requirements in issuing citations

• CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution; New Members 2% @ 62 formula, 8.25% contribution.
• Medical: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available, with a generous City contribution towards medical premiums.
• Dental: Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation: Starting with 75 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
• Holidays: 11 City Holidays
• Floating Holidays: 3.5 days
• Sick Leave: 90 hours annually; unused sick leave is converted to service credit at retirement.
• Deferred Compensation: Up to 1% 457(b) matching City contribution after 1 year of continuous service.

This position is responsible for investigating a wide variety of sensitive cases pertaining to civil and criminal matters, housing, consumer fraud, human resources, civil litigation and related matters under the direction of the City Attorney's Office. This position is expected to maintain positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and individuals, be able to coordinate multi-agency efforts and activities related to investigations, and utilize tact, professionalism, and thoroughness when interviewing potential witnesses and subjects of investigations.

Possession of the employment standards does not assure advancement to the Examination or placement on the Eligible List. This is a competitive examination where a candidate's performance in the Examination will be judged in comparison with the core competencies required of the job. To be considered, applicants should possess the combination of education and experience necessary to prove the required knowledge and abilities for the position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Experience
Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:


Knowledge
Knowledge of existing criminal codes and laws, modern investigative techniques, and methods; preserving and presenting evidence and investigative findings.

Ability
Ability to handle responsible investigative assignments with tact, resourcefulness, and good judgment; Prepare and maintain investigative data, records, and reports; Communicate verbally and in writing; Operate modern equipment used in criminal investigative work; Work with individual members of the legal staff, representatives of other groups and organizations relating to criminal justice system activities.

Working Conditions

• Indoor office or station environment, and outdoor environment while performing fieldwork.
• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions; extreme cold or extreme heat.
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
• Frequent travel to City work sites, locations, and meetings to conduct work; may include long distance travel with extended periods in a motorized vehicle and/or by plane.
• Noise level is usually moderate, ambient office sounds such as speaking, working office equipment, and software.
• Frequent public contact; may interact with upset staff and/or private and public representatives in conducting witness interviews, field investigations, and providing testimony in court.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate objects, controls, and/or tools such as but not limited to a computer, computer keyboard, and standard office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently sitting or standing for extended periods of time; including but not limited to long distance travel with extended periods in a motorized vehicle and/or plane.
• Reach with hands and arms; repetitive movements of hands or wrist; climb or balance; stoop, crouch, squat, crawl, walk; twist and bend from the waist.
• Fieldwork may involve mobility on uneven terrain.
• Hearing and speaking to present and exchange information, and to communicate in person and by telephone.

Other Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record at the time of appointment is required as a condition of initial and continued employment only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than the employee’s ability to get to/from various work locations in a timely manner, is necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.


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