DEPARTMENT OF INVESTIGATION
Chief Auditor
DEPARTMENT OF INVESTIGATION, New York, New York, us, 10261
Chief AuditorThe 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.
Within DOI's Vendor Integrity Unit, the BT-2 unit is conducting a proactive monitorship over a New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Capital Construction project. The Roundout - West Branch Bypass Tunnel Construction & Wawarsing Repairs Project (BT-2) consists of connecting two water shafts, 700 to 900 feet in depth, to a bypass tunnel and extending the bypass tunnel approximately 2.5 miles in length to ensure the continuous delivery of clean drinking water for New Yorkers.
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing auditing services to the monitorship team to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. The candidate will be expected to participate in regular reviews of project documents, attend regular meetings, review payment submittals and other records, as well as work with the monitorship team to identify risk areas for DEP and participate in the articulation of recommendations to DEP for improved contract compliance.
The Chief Auditor will report to the Director of Upstate Monitorships and will supervise an Investigative Auditor.
If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, for positions that have a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).
Preferred Skills
A master's degree from an accredited college in the following: economics, finance, accounting, business or statistics, or a closely related field.
Accounting degree, CFE/CPA certification preferred.
Three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one of a combination of the following: working with the budget of large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration or fiscal or economic research in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation, in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management or in a related area.
Experience supervising other auditors is preferred.
Knowledge of the construction industry a plus.
Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, law enforcement and criminal justice.
Relationship-builder with strong interpersonal skills who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
Highly analytical thinker with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
Excel proficiency is preferred.
Knowledge of/ability to utilize data analytics platforms and/or auditing software.
Familiarity with New York City a plus.
Candidate must possess a valid New York State Drivers License.
Minimum Qualifications
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;
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
To ApplyAll applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to
https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov
and search for the specific Job ID #.
Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes do 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.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs 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 RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment however, New York City residency is NOT required for this position. Candidates may 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 InformationThe 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.
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Within DOI's Vendor Integrity Unit, the BT-2 unit is conducting a proactive monitorship over a New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Capital Construction project. The Roundout - West Branch Bypass Tunnel Construction & Wawarsing Repairs Project (BT-2) consists of connecting two water shafts, 700 to 900 feet in depth, to a bypass tunnel and extending the bypass tunnel approximately 2.5 miles in length to ensure the continuous delivery of clean drinking water for New Yorkers.
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing auditing services to the monitorship team to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. The candidate will be expected to participate in regular reviews of project documents, attend regular meetings, review payment submittals and other records, as well as work with the monitorship team to identify risk areas for DEP and participate in the articulation of recommendations to DEP for improved contract compliance.
The Chief Auditor will report to the Director of Upstate Monitorships and will supervise an Investigative Auditor.
If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, for positions that have a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).
Preferred Skills
A master's degree from an accredited college in the following: economics, finance, accounting, business or statistics, or a closely related field.
Accounting degree, CFE/CPA certification preferred.
Three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one of a combination of the following: working with the budget of large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration or fiscal or economic research in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation, in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management or in a related area.
Experience supervising other auditors is preferred.
Knowledge of the construction industry a plus.
Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, law enforcement and criminal justice.
Relationship-builder with strong interpersonal skills who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
Highly analytical thinker with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
Excel proficiency is preferred.
Knowledge of/ability to utilize data analytics platforms and/or auditing software.
Familiarity with New York City a plus.
Candidate must possess a valid New York State Drivers License.
Minimum Qualifications
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;
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
To ApplyAll applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to
https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov
and search for the specific Job ID #.
Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes do 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.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs 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 RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment however, New York City residency is NOT required for this position. Candidates may 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 InformationThe 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.
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