Investigator (NYC (Lower Manhattan) Office)

Investigator Position

The Offices of the Inspector General ("OIG") are comprised of three offices, derived from the three appointments held by Inspector General Lucy Lang :

• The Office of the New York State Inspector General ("NYSIG"), entrusted with investigating complaints of fraud, corruption, criminal activity, conflicts of interest, and abuse in executive branch agencies of New York State government.
• The Office of the New York State Welfare Inspector General ("OWIG"), responsible for maintaining the integrity of New York State's public assistance programs.
• The Office of the New York State Workers' Compensation Fraud Inspector General ("WCFIG"), responsible for investigating violations of the laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the workers' compensation system.

OIG is seeking investigators to conduct confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of fraud, abuse, corruption, conflicts of interest, and other criminal activity involving New York State agencies, employees, and those doing business with the State. These allegations frequently involve state contracts, procurements, abuses of public benefits, and white-collar offenses.

Investigators work collaboratively with teams of OIG attorneys and auditors to plan and execute these internal investigations of various types and prepare written reports documenting investigative activities and findings. In doing so, investigators frequently utilize multiple investigatory techniques, including surveillance, witness / target interviews, digital forensics, and financial record analysis.

Minimum Qualifications :

To Apply : This is a Management Confidential position appointed by the Inspector General with an approved salary range of $67,119 - $83,286 (Grade 18 equivalent), within which OIG seeks to hire. A two-year commitment is required. Interviews and hiring will be done on a rolling basis, and this posting is subject to removal at any time once the position(s) has been filled.

To apply for the Investigator position located in NYC, please visit NYSOIGRecruiting . Be sure to enter "Investigator" as the job posting title. The State of New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability in the admission to, access to, or employment in our programs or activities. All persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for all jobs they are qualified to do, and reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request. The State of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.