Inspector General - NYC Housing Authority

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.

Responsibilities

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:

• Managing and overseeing investigations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, waste, and mismanagement including document requests and issuance of subpoenas, reviews of records, conducting interviews, and planning field operations.
• 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
• Representing 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.
• Establishing and meeting benchmarks to ensure that investigations are completed accurately and expeditiously.
• Interacting as necessary with Executive and other Managerial staff, as well as with NYCHA officials and representatives from other law enforcement agencies.
• Participating in recruitment and hiring of NYCHA OIG staff.
• Maintaining responsibility for squad readiness, cohesion, and morale.
  
  

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).

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Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Ten or more years of investigative, legal, or oversight experience, conducting and supervising complex investigations. 2) Demonstrated ability in the principles, methods, and techniques of individual and systemic investigations. 3) Master’s or Juris Doctor degree, Certified Fraud Examiner, and/or other relevant degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, administration, or management. 4) Professional experience managing multiple operations and supervising staff. 5) Exceptional written and oral communication skills and conflict resolution skills. 6) Strong attention to details. 7) Proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information. 8) Highest professional and ethical standards. 9) Project management experience and ability to identify and optimize work flow. 10) The ability to interact with a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives and to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. 11) The ability to carry out the duties of NYCHA OIG in a manner that reflects sound judgment, independence, fairness, and objectivity.
  
  

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.

, $103,355.00 – $221,000.00