Agency Attorney/Special Counsel

Overview The Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District ("SCI") is seeking a Special Counsel. Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Commissioner and First Deputy Commissioner, the successful candidate will have great latitude for independent decision‑making and will provide recommendations for appropriate action to prevent future corruption hazards. The successful candidate will supervise and conduct assigned investigations and provide legal guidance for investigators. Responsibilities Planning and directing confidential, multifaceted investigations and reviews of DOE programs and operations Reviewing investigative memoranda to determine completeness and accuracy Drafting SCI investigative reports, subpoenas, and other legal documents Researching and analyzing documents related to investigations to determine governing rules and applicable laws Conducting witness interviews Making policy and procedure recommendations to the DOE Working jointly with various prosecutors’ offices and other investigative agencies Additional Administrative Responsibilities Internal investigations Inter‑agency outreach and coordination Privacy compliance Employment Information THOSE HIRED BY SCI ARE DOE SALARIED EMPLOYEES AND NYC RESIDENCY IS NOT REQUIRED. HYBRID OFFICE / REMOTE WORK SCHEDULE AVAILABLE AFTER INITIAL TRAINING PERIOD. APPROVED CANDIDATE MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TUITION FORGIVENESS. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc.