Confidential Investigator

City of New York • Ulster, NY

14d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Within DOI's Vendor Integrity Unit, the BT-2 unit is conducting a proactive monitorship over New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Capital Construction projects in the upstate area under DEP jurisdiction. Included is the Roundout - West Branch Bypass Tunnel Construction & Wawarsing Repairs Project (BT-2) consists of connecting two water shafts, 700 to 900 feet in depth, to a bypass tunnel and extending the bypass tunnel approximately 2.5 miles in length to ensure the continuous delivery of clean drinking water for New Yorkers. DOI is seeking a Confidential Investigator who will be responsible for investigating fraud, corruption, and mismanagement investigations relating to City agencies, employees, contractors and other organizations that receive city funding. Specifically, the selected candidate will be expected to monitor and ensure regular reviews as related to the BT2 project and its operations, and will be responsible for the investigation of matters involving fraud, waste and abuse related to the project. The candidate will perform regular audits/investigations to ensure the DEP project is in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The selected candidate will be required to report to DOI's satellite location in Marlboro, NY, as well as, work from a satellite office in Westchester, NY on occasion. The candidate may also be required to work with other investigative units and City agencies to provide support. 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). A valid NYS Driver's License is required.

Requirements

• 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
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
• A valid NYS Driver's License is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the construction industry and OSHA regulations are a significant plus.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, law enforcement and criminal justice.
• Prior work experience in any of the following fields: investigation, security, law enforcement, criminal justice, and/or construction industry.
• Relationship-builder with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly analytical thinker with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
• Excel and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency is preferred.
• Familiarity with New York City a plus.
• Candidate must possess a valid New York State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Investigating fraud, corruption, and mismanagement investigations relating to City agencies, employees, contractors and other organizations that receive city funding.
• Monitor and ensure regular reviews as related to the BT2 project and its operations
• Responsible for the investigation of matters involving fraud, waste and abuse related to the project.
• Perform regular audits/investigations to ensure the DEP project is in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Report to DOI's satellite location in Marlboro, NY, as well as, work from a satellite office in Westchester, NY on occasion.
• Work with other investigative units and City agencies to provide support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees