*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT YEAR-ROUND PARKS EMPLOYEES*

The Parks Advocate’s Office is a division within the New York City Parks Department and is responsible for investigating and prosecuting allegations of employee misconduct and takes appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. The Parks Advocate’s Office also oversees the Agency’s drug and alcohol testing program.

Major Responsibilities
- Under supervision, conduct routine investigations into allegations of employee misconduct. Investigations include gathering documentary and written evidence, conducting surveillance, facility inspections, subject and witness interviews and report-writing.
- Collect and verify data and evidence, conduct surveillance and examine and analyze records.
- Interview subjects and witnesses.
- Maintain case records and investigative files, prepare related correspondence and reports and make recommendations for appropriate action to be taken following investigations.
- Analyze and evaluate existing and proposed Agency procedures.
- Work in close coordination with other government investigative agencies.
- Testify at administrative and/or court proceedings when warranted.
- Work in the field and office.

How To Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 612972.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 612972 on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. Reference will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and security, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

1. Bachelor’s degree with coursework in criminal justice, human resources, public administration or related field. 2. Excellent writing, research and interpersonal skills. 3. Knowledge of investigatory procedures 4. Ability to handle confidential matters. 5. Valid New York State driver license.

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 in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hiring for all other candidates.

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.