Investigator

Investigator - 31105

Note: Only those who have taken and passed Exam NO: 5083 for the title of Investigator will be deemed qualified and considered for the position. When applying please note that on your resume and provide a copy of your results when applying to this posting. The New York City Business Integrity Commission (BIC) is a regulatory and law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the trade waste industry and the City's public wholesale markets. Businesses seeking to operate in these industries within the City of New York must, by law, apply to BIC and be approved by BIC for the requisite license or registration. BIC's goals include: to keep industries free of organized crime and other forms of corruption; to ensure that regulated businesses are able to compete fairly; that customers receive equitable treatment, and that regulated businesses do not present a harm to public safety and conduct their affairs with honesty and integrity. Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Investigations, the Investigator will be responsible for conducting truck inspections and enforcing all applicable BIC regulations governing the trade waste industry. This position is heavily focused on street enforcement and requires extensive fieldwork, including stopping commercial vehicles, conducting inspections, examining documentation, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. In this role the Investigator will also handle various investigations including but not limited to theft and customer complaints. The Investigator will be responsible for generating various reports on all investigations and documenting any vehicle inspection in a Salesforce database.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two 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 or 60 semester credits from an accredited college; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits, from an accredited college, for one year of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

Preferred Skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Prepare detailed reports and maintain accurate records of inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities. - Testify at administrative hearings when required. - Coordinate with other law enforcement and regulatory agencies as necessary. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in regulatory enforcement, inspections, investigations, transportation, or law enforcement. - Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations. - Strong observational, communication, and report-writing skills. - Ability to work independently in outdoor environments and engage in extensive field operations. - Ability to interact professionally with members of the regulated industry and the public. - Must have a valid Driver's License. - Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus. Working Conditions This position requires extensive fieldwork and street enforcement activities. Investigators spend a significant portion of their time outdoors conducting vehicle stops, inspections, and enforcement operations involving commercial vehicles.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.

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.