Inspector General

City of New York • New York, NY

4d • $94,050 - $176,472

About The Position

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI), an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, seeks an experienced and strategic thinker to serve as Inspector General for the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), an agency of approximately 14,000 employees with a $15 billion budget. The Inspector General leads investigations into suspected corruption, fraud, waste, and misconduct and oversees a multidisciplinary team of investigators, attorneys, auditors, and analysts. The role is a key leadership position within DOI, focused on integrity and accountability in one of the City’s largest and most essential service agencies.

The Inspector General manages complex, high-impact criminal investigations in collaboration with state and federal prosecutors and other law enforcement partners, as well as non-criminal investigations that may result in employee discipline. The role evaluates whether investigative findings warrant policy or procedural reforms and oversees the development of proposed reforms and, when appropriate, public reports explaining their basis. The Inspector General leads, guides, and mentors a diverse team while promoting independence, objectivity, rigor, professionalism, creativity, and tenacity. The position requires exceptional judgment, a proven record of investigative leadership, and discretion and integrity in managing sensitive issues.

If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. For positions with a law enforcement or investigative function, consumer credit history will also be reviewed during the background investigation, as otherwise permitted by the NYC Administrative Code. Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.

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 requirements. All candidates must have Commissioner of Investigation approval and either 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.
• Exceptional judgment, a proven record of investigative leadership, and discretion and integrity in managing sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise confidential investigations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and waste involving the Department of Social Services, including its employees, vendors, and recipients of services and public funds.
• Direct staff in planning and executing investigative operations, including subpoenas, interviews, document reviews, and fieldwork.
• Oversee the drafting and editing of investigative reports presenting findings and recommending corrective actions and policy and procedural reforms to City agencies.
• Represent DOI and the Commissioner in meetings with law enforcement, prosecutors, and government officials.
• Manage personnel, resources, and workflow to ensure timely and high-quality investigative outcomes.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.
• Mentor and guide a diverse team and foster a culture of independence, objectivity, rigor, professionalism, creativity, and tenacity.
• Assess whether investigative findings call for policy or procedural reforms and oversee the drafting of proposed reforms and, where appropriate, public reports.

What This Job Offers

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