Deputy Inspector General

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.

Squad 10 oversees City agencies, including the Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection (DEP), Design and Construction (DDC), and Parks and Recreation (DPR). These agencies manage over $50 billion in capital projects across NYC and its watershed and play a central role in delivering critical public services from clean water and transportation to green space and infrastructure.

To effectively oversee the finances and operations of these agencies, Squad 10 seeks a highly skilled financial investigator and experienced leader to serve as a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) focused on investigating complex financial matters.

Directly reporting to the Inspectors General for Squad 10 and working closely with Squad leadership, the DIG will be responsible for conducting complex, high-impact criminal and administrative investigations into suspected corruption, fraud, waste, and misconduct that may result in criminal charges, administrative referrals, or public reports. The selected candidate will have special responsibility for investigations of complex financial matters, including matters involving financial frauds, misappropriation, embezzlement, and other “follow the money”-type cases.

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 developing and executing comprehensive
plans to fully investigate those matters.

2. Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing documents and evidence, particularly involving complex financial records, contracts,
vendor records, agency policies, internal controls, and a wide variety of digital evidence.

3. Conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects.

4. Documenting investigative findings in a clear, concise, compelling, and accurate way for both public and internal audiences in
multiple formats, including investigative reports, referrals, and memoranda.

5. Working collaboratively with other investigative units, prosecutorial bodies, and City agencies.

6. Supervising other investigators, auditors, and attorneys as the lead investigator for certain cases.

7. Participating in the management of the unit where necessary, as directed by the Inspectors General.

8. Undertaking special projects as assigned by the Inspectors General.

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 candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, as permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).

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 # 739390.

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.

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Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Residency Requirement

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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