DOB's Internal Affairs and Discipline (IAD) unit manages non-criminal allegations of employee misconduct, identifies and investigates low-performing employees, and disciplines those engaged in misconduct. IAD also conducts background investigations on newly hired and prospective Department employees, provides mandatory integrity training to new employees, and conducts routine quality assurance checks of inspectors in the field. Additionally, the unit works closely with the Department of Investigation (DOI) to help maintain the integrity of the Department.

The year-round intern (College Aide) will provide research and operational support for investigations.

Job Description
Under direction and supervision of the IAD Chief Investigator, the IAD Investigative Intern will
- Assist investigative staff in managing caseloads involving complaints of employee misconduct and conducting employee background investigations
- Receive, draft, and report complaints taken from the general public, 311, DOB employees, and referrals from other government agencies
- Draft summaries, research memoranda, and other lengthy reports.
- Perform special projects assigned by the Director, Deputy Director, or Chief Investigator.

REMOTE WORK
When working a 35 hour/week schedule, this position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

WORK HOURS
Up to 17 hours/week when school is in session
Up to 35 hours/week during school break

COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209

Minimum Qualifications

For Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

SPECIAL NOTE
Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.

Preferred Skills

Majors: Law, Criminal Justice or related field Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills Attention to detail Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.

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.