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.

Under the guidance of DOI, the NYCHA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducts confidential and sensitive investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and other improper activities by NYCHA employees, residents, and contractors. OIG also conducts proactive and systemic investigations of NYCHA’s operations, policies, and finances, which result in broad-based policy recommendations as well as significant financial recoveries and criminal prosecutions.

NYCHA OIG is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Inspector General to assist in leading the squad that oversees a variety of investigations. Reporting to the Inspector General, the Deputy Inspector General is responsible for overseeing and managing staff that will conduct proactive systemic investigations of safety, health, and habitability issues at NYCHA and deficiencies relating to residents, employees and vendor fraud. Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1) Manage the squad’s investigations to produce investigative findings supported by identified evidence.
2) Review closing memos, referral letters, and written reports to ensure they are complete and factually accurate and adhere to DOI policies.
3) Establish and meet benchmarks to ensure that investigations are completed accurately and expeditiously.
4) Conduct investigations of highly sensitive or complex matters or investigations concerning NYCHA policies and procedures, as demanded by department’s workload.
5) Analyze documents, conduct fieldwork, and testify, as needed.
6) Draft and edit reports regarding investigative findings which include appropriate Policy and Procedure Recommendations to NYCHA regarding eliminating corruption vulnerabilities and inefficiency in NYCHA's operations.
7) Interact as necessary, with Executive and other Managerial staff, as well as with NYCHA officials and representatives from other law enforcement agencies.
8) Maintain responsibility for squad readiness, cohesion, and morale.

NOTE: If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. Due to the position consisting of law enforcement and/or investigative functions, 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).

Additional Information

1) Submit a cover letter expressing your interest and educational/professional qualifications for this position, resum , and writing sample (maximum 5 pages).
2) NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3) NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
4) NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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Minimum Qualifications

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) A minimum of five years of experience leading complex investigations. 2) Exceptional writing and proofreading skills, and attention to details. 3) Experience collecting, analyzing, and evaluating evidence. 4) Demonstrate project management and people management skills. 5) Ability to establish rapport with and assist with effective supervision of a team. 6) Demonstrate ethics and sound judgment. 7) Exercise discretion with respect to sensitive and confidential information.

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

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.

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