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Supervised Sick Leave Unit Investigator

  1. DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION
Posted on: 12/10/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

  1. No exam required

Department

Medical Office

$49,148.00 – $74,026.00

Job Description

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.

The Medical Division consists of an occupational health care facility with a medical staff that monitors the medical condition of more than 8,000 employees.

Investigators, under supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgement, perform professional investigations of ordinary difficulty designed to prevent or detect violations of rules and regulations. Other primary responsibilities of this position include:

- Conduct home visits, interviews, and field surveys;
- Serve legal process;
- Assemble and verify data;
- Examine and analyze records and documents;
- Report results of interviews;
- Prepare and complete both written and digital statistical reports;
- When needed, testify at disciplinary hearings and other administrative proceedings;
- Utilize computer systems and applications to assist in investigations.

Special working conditions: Must wear a uniform during work hours. May be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Some of the physical activities and environmental conditions performed and experienced are working outside in all kinds of weather and in all areas of the city.

INVESTIGATOR(DISCP)(ONLY FOR P - 06316


Minimum Qualifications

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.


Preferred Skills

- A valid New York State driver’s license - Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) - Ability to learn new computer programs - Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing - Conflict resolution, de-escalation of interpersonal conflict situations
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.

Job ID

761237

Title code

06316

Civil service title

INVESTIGATOR(DISCP)(ONLY FOR P

Title classification

Pending Classification-2

Business title

Supervised Sick Leave Unit Investigator

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

01

Number of positions

1

Work location

44 Beaver St., N.Y.

  1. Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement

Supervised Sick Leave Unit Investigator

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