Assistant Inspector General

New York City Department of Investigation
$40,000.00 - $106,912.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
Nov 14, 2025
The New York City Department of Investigation ("DOI") is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds. DOI is seeking a motivated individual to serve as Assistant Inspector General (AIG) to conduct and support the investigations of the Inspector General overseeing the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), Department of Sanitation (DSNY), Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), Emergency Management (NYCEM), and the Conflicts of Interest Board (COIB). Together, these agencies manage a combined annual budget exceeding $4.5 billion and a workforce of more than 28,000 employees. Each plays a vital and distinct role in maintaining the safety, resilience, and integrity of New York City --ranging from emergency response and public safety to essential sanitation services, for-hire vehicle regulation, and ethics enforcement. Directly reporting to the Deputy Inspectors General for Squad 6 and working closely with Squad leadership, the AIG will be responsible for assisting in the management of the unit. In addition to maintaining a limited caseload, the AIG will directly supervise a team of investigators, helping to plan and execute case strategies and field operations, and providing guidance on written work product. The Assistant Inspector General will also work to enhance/streamline squad operations. This position is ideally suited for a candidate with experience conducting complex investigations and demonstrated leadership in a team setting. If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, because the position has a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, as permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A). To Apply All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for the specific Job ID # 755559. Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes received for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount. SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR - 31130 Minimum Qualifications 1.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, 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 university; or 3.Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Preferred Skills 1.A minimum of four years of experience conducting complex investigations (preferably involving procurement, contracting, and/or other white-collar related criminal offenses). At least two years of experience at a law enforcement agency, investigative agency, or investigations and audit firm serving in an investigative role (agent, detective, or equivalent investigative position) required. 2.Demonstrated writing ability, including preparing detailed written reports and memoranda, and experience editing written word product to a high standard. Candidates should be prepared to provide a writing sample. 3.Demonstrated ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, to conduct investigations and balance an active caseload of multiple cases on a short timeline. Possess excellent organizational skills and proven ability to manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 4.Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion. 5.Experience working with federal, state, and city prosecutors on complex investigations. 6.Strong interpersonal, written, and analytical skills. 7.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills, including V-lookup and pivot tables, bank statement scanning software, and various computer programs. 8.Ability to work well with all levels of staff and management. 9.Demonstrated ethics and sound judgment. 10.Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a plus. 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.