DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL

Deputy Inspector GeneralThe 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. Under the guidance of DOI, the NYCHA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducts confidential and sensitive investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and other improper activities by NYCHA employees, residents, and contractors. OIG also conducts proactive and systemic investigations of NYCHA's operations, policies, and finances, which result in broad-based policy recommendations as well as significant financial recoveries and criminal prosecutions. NYCHA OIG is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Inspector General to assist in leading the squad that oversees a variety of investigations. Reporting to the Inspector General, the Deputy Inspector General is responsible for overseeing and managing staff that will conduct proactive systemic investigations of safety, health, and habitability issues at NYCHA and deficiencies relating to residents, employees and vendor fraud. Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: managing the squad's investigations to produce investigative findings supported by identified evidence, reviewing closing memos, referral letters, and written reports to ensure they are complete and factually accurate and adhere to DOI policies, establishing and meeting benchmarks to ensure that investigations are completed accurately and expeditiously, conducting investigations of highly sensitive or complex matters or investigations concerning NYCHA policies and procedures, as demanded by department's workload, analyzing documents, conducting fieldwork, and testifying, as needed, drafting and editing reports regarding investigative findings which include appropriate Policy and Procedure Recommendations to NYCHA regarding eliminating corruption vulnerabilities and inefficiency in NYCHA's operations, interacting as necessary, with Executive and other Managerial staff, as well as with NYCHA officials and representatives from other law enforcement agencies, maintaining responsibility for squad readiness, cohesion, and morale. Note: 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). Additional Information 1) Submit a cover letter expressing your interest and educational/professional qualifications for this position, resum, and writing sample (maximum 5 pages). 2) NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 3) NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. 4) NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.