POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Special Investigations, with latitude for independent action, performs reviews of investigative reports related to highly confidential and sensitive investigations concerning the corruption, misconduct, or other illegal, unethical, or improper activities of agency officials or employees, and the development and implementation of plans and programs for the control, tracking and prevention of such corruption, misconduct, or other illegal, unethical or improper practices. Performs related work.

REPORTS TO: Director of the Office of Special Investigations

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews investigative reports, both substantiated and unsubstantiated, to ensure that all allegations have been addressed, all necessary witnesses have been interviewed, and that the investigation was thoroughly conducted.
• Reviews investigative files to ensure that all necessary documentation has been filed in accordance with Office of Special Investigations (OSI) investigative policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance to investigative staff regarding report quality and content.
• Conducts comprehensive searches of the OSI database.
• Confers with Department of Education (DOE) subject matter specialists, technical experts, and administrative trial attorneys.
• Conducts research and prepares legal briefs and memoranda on education law issues.
• Reviews complex, important, or highly technical laws, rules or regulations.
• Acts as liaison with executives within the DOE and with other City agencies.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM

Admission to the New York State Bar AND three (3) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.

NOTE: Selected candidates must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment.

APPLICANTS WHO HAVE A CLIENT WITH A LEGAL OR BUSINESS MATTER PENDING AGAINST, BEFORE OR WITH THE DOE MUST OBTAIN SUCH CLIENT’S CONSENT TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE DOE.  IF INVITED TO INTERVIEW FOR THIS POSITION, SUCH APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE NATURE OF SUCH MATTERS AT THE INTERVIEW.  

PREFERRED

• Overall knowledge of the NYC school system and ability to advise and render legal opinions on educational policies and practices.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication capabilities and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized.

SALARY: $90,093+

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not make less than their current salary.)

POSITION WILL BE POSTED UNTIL FILLED. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A RESUME AND COVER LETTER.

NOTE: THE FILLING OF ALL POSITIONS IS SUBJECT TO BUDGET AVAILABILITY AND/OR GRANT FUNDING.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation.  For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Strong analytical acumen.

• Familiarity of Cyber Security and Risk Management concepts.

• A cursory knowledge of cyber security technologies and their use.