Deputy Inspector General

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.

The Deputy Inspector General will play a crucial role in supporting the Inspector General of the Department of Investigation for several key New York City agencies including the Department of Housing Preservation and Development the Department of Buildings the Housing Development Corporation the Department of Small Business Services the Department of City Planning the Business Integrity Commission the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Board of Standards and Appeals. This position is vital for overseeing all administrative functions of the unit as well as managing thorough investigations and audits of programs operations and businesses associated with these agencies specifically targeting the affordable housing and construction sectors.
The ideal candidate will bring robust legal leadership and supervisory experience in an investigative context complemented by strong communication and interpersonal skills that inspire productivity and motivate team members in conducting timely audits and investigations that adhere to agency standards. A genuine interest in understanding the programs and histories of the agencies is essential. This individual will cultivate a workplace culture that values ingenuity resourcefulness creativity and critical thinking. Exceptional writing and editing abilities will be required to ensure that all audit and investigative reports and documents are clear concise accurate and compelling. Furthermore the Deputy Inspector General will actively build and maintain collaborative relationships with prosecutorial agencies and law enforcement partners reinforcing a commitment to transparency and accountability.

If selected the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition because the position has a law enforcement and/or investigative function the candidates consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation as permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8107(24)(b)(2)(A).

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of fulltime 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 Chief 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.

PREFERRED SKILLS
Juris doctorate
Experience with investigations involving affordable housing inspectorial work and/or the construction industry;
Knowledge of the New York City Housing Maintenance Code Building Code and other relevant regulations; and Technological proficiency including the use of public records databases and Microsoft Office suite.


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Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of fulltime 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.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime