Inspector General - NYC Housing Authority

About the role

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. 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 an Inspector General that will manage the operations of an investigative unit that is comprised of professional staff of investigators, attorneys, auditors and analysts that engage in the performance of confidential, highly complex and specialized investigations into allegations of corruption, official misconduct, fraud, waste and inefficiency involving residents, employees and vendor fraud. The duties and responsibilities of the selected Inspector General will include, but are not limited to the following: 1) Manage and oversee investigations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, waste, and mismanagement including document requests and issuance of subpoenas, reviews of records, conducting interviews, and planning field operations. 2) Draft and edit reports regarding investigative findings which include appropriate Policy and Procedure Recommendations to NYCHA regarding eliminating corruption vulnerabilities and inefficiency in NYCHA's operations. 3) Represent the Commissioner and DOI before federal, state, and local prosecutor and law enforcement agencies; other City agencies; and community organizations and the public concerning matters relating to DOI's responsibilities. 4) Establish and meet benchmarks to ensure that investigations are completed accurately and expeditiously. 5) Interact as necessary with Executive and other Managerial staff, as well as with NYCHA officials and representatives from other law enforcement agencies. 6) Participate in recruitment and hiring of NYCHA OIG staff. 7) Maintain 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 resume and cover letter expressing your interest and educational/professional qualifications for this position. 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. INSPECTOR GENERAL - 31145 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. 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.