NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets.

The Parks Advocates Office consists of Agency Attorneys, Investigators, and support staff and handles employee misconduct investigations and prosecutions. The Division has a Labor Law Investigation Unit which is tasked with enforcing and ensuring prevailing wage compliance and other related compliance on contracts let by the Agency.

Major Responsibilities

- Under general supervision, with considerable latitude for independent action and decision, perform highly confidential investigations concerning contractor compliance with Prevailing Wage Laws.
- Analyze and audit payroll reports, resident engineer reports, worker accounts and personal observations to ensure proper classification and payment of workers.
- Ensure compliance through field inspections, documentary audits and employee interviews. Make note of potential prevailing wage violations and take corrective action.
- Assist construction resident engineers and others to identify Prevailing Wage issues and develop solutions.
- Collect and verify data and evidence, conduct surveillance, examine and analyze Agency and subcontractor employee records.
- Interview subjects and witnesses.
- Provide oversight for completion of restitution payments and related documentation by contractors and subcontractors to affected employees.
- Maintain case records and investigative files and prepare related correspondence to contractors and subcontractors.
- Prepare reports and make recommendations for appropriate action to be taken following investigations.
- Work in close coordination with other government investigative agencies.
- Testify at administrative and/or court proceedings when warranted.

Work Location: Arsenal North, Manhattan

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 770922.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

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

nyc.gov/parks

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

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

INVESTIGATOR(DISCP)(ONLY FOR P - 06316

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 labor relations, public administration or related field. 2. Knowledge of Prevailing Wage Laws or construction contract administration preferred. 3. Excellent writing, research and interpersonal skills. 4. Knowledge of investigatory procedures and techniques. 5. Ability to handle confidential matters. 6. Valid New York State driver license.

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.