Vendex Investigator

New York City Department of Investigation
$53,956.00 - $73,140.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
April 23, 2024
The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It 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 self-motivated individual to conduct confidential investigations of for-profit and not-for-profit vendors, affiliates and principals being selected to provide goods and/or services as part of the City of New York procurement process. The investigator will use DOIs internal database(s) to assign vendor name checks, conduct research, determine if adverse information needs to be reported, draft memorandums of findings and utilize computer systems to track and submit data. 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). All current City Employees may apply by going to Employee Self Service (ESS) http://cityshare/ess then click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for the specific Job ID# 608547. All other applicants, please go to the Jobs NYC site https://jobs.nyc.gov and Search for the specific Job ID# 608547. Please do not email, mail or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes does not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount. 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. Strong writing, editing, and ability to prepare professional emails, memos, letters, and reports. 2. Excellent verbal communication active listening, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills. 3. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and addressing unforeseen challenges. 4. Ability to analyze, assess and draw conclusions from a variety of sources. 5. Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Access, and the ability to effectively utilize search engines. 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.