Job description
The Accountability Office (AO) is responsible for supporting the integrity of the services and benefits programs administered by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS). It ensures that DSS, is compliant with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual standards.
The Special Investigations Division (SID) of the Accountability Office 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 I to function as Senior Special Investigators, who will:
The Special Investigations Division (SID) of the Accountability Office 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 I to function as Senior Special Investigators, 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; testify 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.
- In assistance with senior staff, 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.
Minimum Qual Requirements
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.
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
Additional Information
**LOAN FORGIVENESS
The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DSS/HRA/DHS qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements.
Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
In addition, the Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services offers competitive salaries and the following benefits:
Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees' Retirement System);
401(k) and Roth 457 Retirement Savings Programs;
U.S. Savings Bonds Flexible Spending Program;
Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage, Prescription Drug Program;
Training and Professional Development;
Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program;
Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave.
The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DSS/HRA/DHS qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements.
Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
In addition, the Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services offers competitive salaries and the following benefits:
Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees' Retirement System);
401(k) and Roth 457 Retirement Savings Programs;
U.S. Savings Bonds Flexible Spending Program;
Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage, Prescription Drug Program;
Training and Professional Development;
Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program;
Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave.
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Hours/Shift
Monday- Friday 9-5
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.
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