Assistant Inspector General

New York City Department of Investigation
$40,000.00 - $103,000.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
Jan 24, 2025
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. DOI's Squad 10, which includes the Offices of the Inspectors General for the Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Design and Construction (DDC), and Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), seeks an experienced investigator to serve as an Assistant Inspector General. Squad 10 oversees a majority of the City's capital budget and important projects involving the City's construction of public facilities, delivery of clean drinking water and working sewers, water mains, and tunnels; transportation infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and ferries; and the maintenance of parks and open spaces. Squad 10 is seeking an Assistant Inspector General (AIG) who will lead and conduct criminal investigations into fraud and corruption relating to City agencies, employees and contractors. This position is within a unit that specializes in, among other things, embezzlement and fraud involving the procurement of City contracts. The AIG will be required to play a lead investigatory role on complex investigations involving significant financial analysis and document review. The AIG will also be expected to independently conduct investigations related to conflicts of interest, waste, and gross mismanagement, and to prepare detailed written work product derived from those investigations, such as reports and memoranda. The AIG will also play a limited role in overseeing other investigators. If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, because the position has a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, as permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A). To Apply All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for the specific Job ID #699146. 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 Minimum Qualifications 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or 2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Preferred Skills 1. A minimum of four years of experience conducting complex investigations (preferably involving procurement, contracting, and/or other white-collar related criminal offenses). At least two years of experience at a law enforcement agency, investigative agency, or investigations and audit firm serving in an investigative role (agent, detective, or equivalent investigative position) required. 2. Proven ability to perform financial analysis, analyze internal controls and policies, conduct interviews, and provide testimony. 3. Demonstrated writing ability, including to prepare detailed written reports and memoranda, and experience editing written word product to a high standard. Candidates should be prepared to provide a writing sample. 4. Proven ability to conduct and lead field activities, such as search warrant operations and surveillance, with minimal supervision. 5. Demonstrated ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, to conduct investigations and balance an active caseload of multiple cases on a short timeline. Possess excellent organizational skills and proven ability to manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 6. Experience with investigations into government agencies, procurement, and/or contracts. Specific experience with investigations into the construction industry, infrastructure projects, and/or engineering is a plus. 7. Experience working with federal, state, and city prosecutors on complex investigations and cases. 8. Strong interpersonal, written, and analytical skills. 9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills, including V-lookup and pivot tables, bank statement scanning software, and various computer programs. 9. Ability to work well with all levels of staff and management. 10. Demonstrated ethics and sound judgment. 11. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a plus. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 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 2 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 interview. Additional Information 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.