Assistant Inspector General

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Assistant Inspector General to lead investigations into fraud and corruption within child welfare agencies. This role requires a balance of individual caseload management and supervisory duties, ensuring thorough oversight of complex cases. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in criminal investigations, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to prepare detailed reports. Join a dedicated team that plays a crucial role in safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable youth and families in the city, while enjoying the benefits of working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Diverse Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in criminal investigations required.
• Proven ability to conduct financial analysis and interviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct investigations into fraud and corruption.
• Prepare and edit reports derived from investigations.

Skills

Criminal Investigations

Financial Analysis

Interviewing Skills

Report Writing

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel (V-lookup, Pivot Tables)

Bank Statement Scanning Software

Job description

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.

DOI's Squad 2, which oversees the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) and the Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) as a division of ACS, seeks an experienced investigator to serve as an Assistant Inspector General (AIG). Squad 2 oversight of ACS includes investigations of all types of criminal conduct within ACS including fraud, contraband smuggling in secure juvenile detention facilities, assaults and uses of physical force, undue familiarity, subsidy fraud, conflicts of interest, time theft, and others. The Squad's work also includes reviews of how ACS has handled its child welfare cases, and systemic oversight, policy reviews and recommendations that can affect policies and protocols citywide for the City's most vulnerable youth and families.

Squad 2 is seeking an AIG who will lead and conduct criminal and systemic investigations into fraud, corruption, criminal conduct, and systemic failures relating to ACS, its employees and contractors. This position will require balancing an individual caseload with supervisory responsibilities simultaneously. The AIG will work closely with Squad managers to plan investigation strategy and steps, and to execute these case plans. The AIG will also be expected to independently conduct investigations related to the above, and to prepare and/or edit written work product derived from those investigations, such as reports and memoranda. The AIG will also conduct and lead field work, including field interviews and work within the City's secure juvenile detention centers over which DOI has jurisdiction.

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).

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

1. A minimum of five years of experience conducting criminal investigations. At least two years of experience at a law enforcement agency, investigative agency, or investigations and audit firm serving in an investigative role (agent, detective, or equivalent investigative position) required.
2. Experience with ACS, or other similar child welfare agency in another jurisdiction, or secure detention facilities, a plus.
3. Experience with investigations into government agencies a plus.
4. Proven ability to perform financial analysis, analyze internal controls and policies, conduct interviews, and provide testimony.
5. Demonstrated writing ability, including to prepare detailed written reports and memoranda, and experience editing written word product to a high standard. Candidates should be prepared to provide a writing sample.
6. Proven ability to conduct and lead field activities, such as search warrant operations and surveillance, with minimal supervision.
7. Demonstrated ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, to conduct investigations and balance an active caseload of multiple cases on a short timeline. Possess excellent organizational skills and proven ability to manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
8. Experience working with federal, state, and city prosecutors on complex investigations and cases.
9. Strong interpersonal, written, and analytical skills.
10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills, including V-lookup and pivot tables, bank statement scanning software, and various computer programs.
11. Ability to work well with all levels of staff and management, in an evolving and dynamic team environment where the needs of the team and allocations of resources change over time.
12. Demonstrated ethics and sound judgment.
13. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a plus.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.