Senior Investigative Attorney / Assistant 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.

DOI's Squad 1 conducts investigations into corruption, fraud, waste, and other criminal conduct, occurring at or involving the Department of Correction, Department of Probation, and Board of Correction. Squad 1 seeks a Senior Investigative Attorney / Assistant Inspector General who will be primarily responsible for planning, managing, and supervising the Squad's sex crimes investigations, including the drafting or editing of reports and policy and procedure recommendations derived from those investigations. The Senior Investigative Attorney / Assistant Inspector General may also play a limited role in managing or assisting in larger complex investigations into fraud, waste, or other criminal activity. The ideal candidate will have prior experience investigating allegations of sexual misconduct and extensive legal or policy writing experience.

If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, for positions that have a law enforcement and / or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise 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 #712883

Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount

SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR - 31130

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school; Active bar membership from any of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands; a minimum of three years of recent full-time relevant legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar.

Preferred Skills

1.A minimum five years of experience leading complex investigations such as work as a prosecutor, forensic auditor, or investigator conducting complicated, long-term investigations.

2.Specific experience with investigations into sex crimes is a plus and will make a candidate highly competitive.

3.Demonstrated writing ability, including to prepare detailed written reports and memorandum, and experience editing written work product to a high standard. Candidates should be prepared to provide a writing sample.

4.Demonstrated ability to function independently, with minimal supervision. Possess excellent organizational skills and proven ability to manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

5.Experience working with federal, state, and city prosecutors on complex investigations and cases.

6.Strong interpersonal, written, and analytical skills.

7.Demonstrated ethics and sound judgment.

8.Knowledge of New York City government is a plus but not required.

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.