The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI 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.
DOI seeks an experienced leader to serve as the Deputy Inspector General for the New York City Department of Social Services, an agency of approximately 14,000 employees with a budget of $15 billion. Reporting directly to the Inspector General for Squad 12, you will manage complex, high-impact criminal and administrative investigations, working closely with the state and federal prosecutors and other law enforcement agencies who serve as critical DOI partners.
The ideal candidate will bring robust investigatory, writing, and leadership experience, complemented by strong communication and interpersonal skills that inspire productivity and motivate team members in conducting timely investigations that adhere to agency standards. Exceptional writing and editing abilities will be required to ensure that all investigative reports and documents are clear, concise, accurate, and compelling. This role requires sound judgment, a proven record of investigative leadership, and the ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and integrity. A genuine interest in understanding the programs and histories of the agencies is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assessing allegations and complaints to identify potential investigative avenues and guide staff in the planning and execution of investigative operations, including subpoenas, interviews, document reviews, and fieldwork.
2. 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.
3. Oversee the drafting and editing of investigative reports that present findings and recommend corrective actions and policy and procedural reforms to City agencies.
4. Working collaboratively with other investigative units, prosecutorial bodies, and City agencies.
5. Manage personnel, resources, and workflow to ensure timely and high-quality investigative outcomes.
6. Undertake special projects as assigned.
To Apply
All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for the specific Job ID #781044.
Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes received for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.
Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.
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).
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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.
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