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DCASs mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York Citys most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.
Our commitment to equity effectiveness and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed including:
-Recruiting hiring and training City employees.
-Managing 55 public buildings.
-Acquiring selling and leasing City property.
-Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
-Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
-Leading the Citys efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
When you work at DCAS youre not just working for one agency but in service of them all. Its an opportunity to provide impactful support quality customer service and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at to learn more about the work we do.
The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Human Capital Line of Service Bureau of Examinations performs responsible work in the establishment of qualifications for civil service positions as well as in the development validation rating and administration of competitive civil service examinations and certification of lists of eligible applicants.
The Investigations Unit is responsible for conducting background investigations of candidates for City employment to ensure they are of good moral character and meet their respective minimum qualification requirements. Fingerprints are processed digitally to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the results are then reviewed by the Investigations Unit. Candidates with the most serious criminal convictions and derogatory employment information are investigated directly by DCAS for appointment including investigations before appointment.
The Bureau of Examinations seeks to appoint one (1) Investigator to work in the Investigations Unit. The selected candidates responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
-Conduct investigations to determine eligibility of candidates for City employment.
-Record information in mainframe and other data management systems including the Personnel Investigation Control and Tracking System (PICTS).
-Prepare narrative investigation reports and checklists for the Supervisor and the Director.
-Conduct face-to-face and virtual interviews.
-Interface with candidates DCAS employees other agencies (City State and Federal) private organizations and other supervisory personnel.
-Perform special assignments for the Senior Director of Investigations.
-Perform related work.
Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the civil service list are eligible to apply.
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate on your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.
Please go to or for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 698831. No phone calls faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
INVESTIGATOR - 31105
Qualifications :
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a States Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and three years of satisfactory full-time
experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness searching for assets verifying information concerning education experience and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment; or performing investigations involving the research compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal corrupt unlawful or unethical nature; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time experience as described in 1 above; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to 1 2 or 3 above.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Full-time