Deputy Inspector General

City of New York • New York City, NY

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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. 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.

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 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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the squad’s investigations to produce investigative findings supported by identified evidence.
• Review closing memos, referral letters, and written reports to ensure they are complete and factually accurate and adhere to DOI policies.
• Establish and meet benchmarks to ensure that investigations are completed accurately and expeditiously.
• Conduct investigations of highly sensitive or complex matters or investigations concerning NYCHA policies and procedures, as demanded by department’s workload.
• Analyze documents, conduct fieldwork, and testify, as needed.
• 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.
• Interact as necessary, with Executive and other Managerial staff, as well as with NYCHA officials and representatives from other law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain responsibility for squad readiness, cohesion, and morale.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees