City of New York
DEPARTMENT OF INVESTIGATION
Job Vacancy Notice
Civil Service Title: Inspector General
Level: M4
Title Code No: 31145
Salary: $91,090.00 - $170,916.00
Office Title: Inspector General
Work location: 180 Maiden Lane
Division/Work Unit: Squad 1
Number of Positions: 1
Job Description
The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies
in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York
City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City
agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive
City funds.
Squad 1 is seeking an Inspector General that will manage the operations of an investigative unit that is comprised of investigators, attorneys, and auditors; that performs confidential, complex
investigations into allegations of corruption, official misconduct, fraud, sexual abuse and assault, and waste involving City agencies, City employees, and vendors that have City contracts;
and that focuses on investigations relating to the New York City Department of Correction (DOC), the Department of Probation (DOP) and the Board of Corrections (BOC).
Duties and responsibilities include: 1. Managing and overseeing investigations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, waste, and mismanagement including document requests and issuance of subpoenas, reviews of records, conducting interviews, and planning field operations. 2.Drafting and editing reports of investigative findings that include recommendations to City agencies.
3.Representing the Commissioner and DOI before federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutor offices, City agencies, and the public concerning matters relating to DOI's responsibilities. 4.Managing and supervising staff. 5.Performing other assignments of a confidential or sensitive nature as directed by agency leadership.
If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation, during which the candidate's consumer
credit history will be reviewed, as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code §8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).
Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, law enforcement, law security, management analysis, or in a
major operational area of the agency to which the assignment is to be made; at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive capacity, and the
approval of the Commissioner of Investigation; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. However, all candidates must have the approval of the Commissioner of Investigation and 18 months of supervisory, administrative,
managerial or executive experience; or 18 months of experience in the exercise of discretion and professional judgment in significant policy matters related to criminal justice or areas particularly relevant to the Office of the Inspector General to which the candidate would be
assigned.
Preferred Skills
1) Ten or more years of investigative, legal or law enforcement experience, preferably at a
prosecutor’s office or a law enforcement agency, conducting and supervising complex criminal
investigations. A broad range of criminal investigative experience, including, but not limited to,
crimes involving theft, fraud, assault, sexual assault, and trafficking in contraband and/or
narcotics.
2) 5+ years demonstrated professional experience in a mid- high-level management position managing
multiple operations.
3) Proven innovative, proactive and collaborative leadership style.
4) Experience with NYC government operations, policies and procedures and the agencies of the City
of New York; familiarity with New York State and Federal regulations related to investigative
processes.
5) Strong writing and oral communication skills.
6) Proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
7) Proficiency with MS Office 2013 Suite and experience with multiple databases; ability to
identify and evaluate software packages to enhance operations.
8) Project management experience and ability to identify and optimize work flow.
9) Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Additional Information
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and staterepayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.
To Apply:
All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID 684785.
Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected
candidates will be contacted.
Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of the interview.
Post Date: 10/19/2024
Post Until: 4/16/2025
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and
harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
