THIS IS A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT, WHEN A TEST BECOMES AVAILABLE IN THE INVESTIGATOR OF DISCIPLINE TITLE, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS THE EXAM TO REMAIN IN THE INVESTIGATOR OF DISCIPLINE TITLE.

The DSS Accountability Office (DSS AO) is responsible for protecting the integrity of social services programs administered by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS). Within DSS AO, the Office of Compliance & Support is comprised of the Compliance & Contract Monitoring Office (CCMO), Office of Accountability Strategies (OAS), Office of Revenue and the Special Investigations Division (SID).

The Special Investigations Division (SID) is responsible for the investigation of misconduct, malfeasance and corruption by DSS staff, contractors, vendors, and public assistance recipients.

SID is recruiting for (2) two Investigators of Discipline II to function as a Senior Special Investigator, who will:

- Conduct investigations involving interviews, computer analysis, file retrieval and evidence gathering of alleged employee misconduct in the areas of suspicious and/or fraudulent documents submitted by employees, employee arrests, and proper utilization of leave to attend court proceedings.

- Process and review State Central Registry cases, requests incident reports from NYS, and reviews case findings to ensure information contained is consistent with what was reported to Human Capital Management (HCM).

- Prepare, review, evaluate and acts on all investigative reports and disciplinary recommendations submitted to Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) for administrative action.

- Organize investigative folders into categorized and chronological evidentiary packages to support disciplinary recommendations submitted to OLA.

- Testify at agency disciplinary hearings to explain evidence obtained through the course of the investigation; testifies as a representative of HRA/DSS at Conflict of Interest hearings to explain evidence presented and to substantiate actions taken by the Agency; and represents HRA/DSS at NYS Unemployment Insurance hearings to prevent the unwarranted issuance of benefits to employees terminated for egregiously violating the Agency’s Code of Conduct.

- Interview subjects of investigation to present evidence obtained, to question actions taken by said employee and to allow for an explanation to be given. Interview case complainants to determine the validity of the complaint and to obtain further details on the events being reported and interview witnesses to obtain testimony that could be used to substantiate an allegation or support a defense given by the subject of the investigation.

- Conduct covert motor vehicle surveillances of employee residences, agency work locations and/or other areas of suspected misconduct utilizing photographic and video equipment to document observations; conducts additional field work to interview staff and witnesses and to obtain photographic and/or written evidence.

- Work in close coordination with other city investigatory agencies, e.g. the Department of Investigation, NYPD, the District Attorney’s office to assist with obtaining crucial evidence to support a criminal referral. Present agency files, forensic analysis of agency databases and any other evidence obtained through the course of an investigation, i.e. photographs, video or witness statements. May also be called upon to testify at criminal proceedings.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Work Location: 155 West Broadway New York N Y

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.

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.