Deputy Inspector General

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is an independent, nonpartisan watchdog whose mission is to combat municipal corruption. The Deputy Inspector General supports the Inspector General overseeing several City agencies, including the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Department of Buildings, Housing Development Corporation, Department of Small Business Services, Department of City Planning, Business Integrity Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, and Board of Standards and Appeals.

The role oversees the unit’s administrative functions and manages investigations and audits of programs, operations, and businesses associated with these agencies, with particular attention to the affordable housing and construction sectors. The Deputy Inspector General provides legal, leadership, and supervisory direction in an investigative context, promotes timely work consistent with agency standards, and fosters a culture of ingenuity, resourcefulness, creativity, and critical thinking. The role also requires strong writing and editing to produce clear, concise, accurate, and compelling reports and documents, and the development of collaborative relationships with prosecutorial agencies and law enforcement partners.

Requirements

• 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 a major operational area of the assigned agency; at least 18 months must be in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, or executive capacity; and approval of the Commissioner of Investigation.
• Alternatively, education and/or experience equivalent to the stated education and experience requirements; all candidates must have Commissioner of Investigation approval and 18 months of supervisory, administrative, managerial, or executive experience, or 18 months exercising discretion and professional judgment in significant policy matters related to criminal justice or areas particularly relevant to the assigned Office of the Inspector General.
• Robust legal, leadership, and supervisory experience in an investigative context.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional writing and editing abilities.
• A genuine interest in understanding the programs and histories of the agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess allegations and complaints, identify potential investigative avenues, and guide staff in planning and conducting investigative operations, including subpoenas, interviews, document reviews, and fieldwork.
• Lead and supervise confidential investigations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and waste.
• Oversee drafting and editing investigative reports that present findings and recommend corrective actions and policy and procedural reforms to City agencies.
• Work collaboratively with other investigative units, prosecutorial bodies, and City agencies.
• Manage personnel, resources, and workflow to ensure timely, high-quality investigative outcomes.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.
• Oversee the administrative functions of the unit and investigations and audits related to assigned agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior