Unit Supervisor - Manhattan, United States - NYC Careers

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UNIT SUPERVISOR:

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UNIT SUPERVISOR:

Agency: HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Posted on: 05/11/2024

Job type: Fulltime

Location

MANHATTAN

Title Classification: Exam may be required

Department

Office Of Investigation-NM

Salary range: $72, $83, APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ASSOCIATE FRAUD INVESTIGATOR CIVIL SERVICE TITLE.
Bureau of Fraud Investigation (BFI) is mandated to detect and deter Public Assistance fraud and misuse by conducting investigations of individuals and groups that attempt to or commit fraudulent acts against HRA as per SSL 348.2; 348.
Within BFI, Referral and Investigations Division (RID) exclusively investigates several mandated NYS projects such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) State Prison Match, and internally generated projects.
BFI/RID is recruiting for (3) three Associate Fraud Investigators II to function as Unit Supervisors, who will:
Oversee the daily activities of Investigators who conduct investigations from generated computer match reports from state and federal agencies concerning allegations of abuse of social services.
Review and assign case records to unit staff. Coordinate the workflow of investigations by providing technical assistance to all staff during their highly complex and confidential investigations.
Ensure that investigative staff has access to several internal databases and interacts with city, state and federal government law enforcement agencies to obtain and provide investigative information.
Maintain control on all case records assigned to the unit. Prepare unit statistical reports based on reviews and investigative findings.
Develop detailed work plans for special projects and assignments, including action steps, logistics and timeline and expected outcomes.
Monitor time and leave of subordinate staff. Evaluate and rate their job performance. Provide staff with training and development on new and existing policy and procedures governing the investigative process.
Meet with the Director to discuss the status of investigations along with ongoing activities and progress as they relate to BFl's mission and issues that may require immediate attention.
Perform required assignments as needed in the absence of the Director.

Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday: 9 to 5
Work Location: 375 Pearl StreetMinimum Qualifications1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience, acquired within the United States in one or a combination of the following: performing investigations involving criminal and/or fraudulent activities; evaluating credit histories; searching for assets; and/or researching, compiling and/or locating evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature involving public or private funds, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or

An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 12 semester credits from an accredited United States college in criminal justice, forensic science, police science, criminology, criminal justice administration and planning, and/or law or related field and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or

Preferred Skills- Supervisory experience in an investigative environment. - Technical skills to plan and monitor projects undertaken by assigned staff. - Excellent organizational skills with the ability to independently follow through and manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Excellent written, verbal, interpretive and interpersonal skills with strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

- Ability to complete project milestone in line within the prescribed deadlines and to coordinate group efforts to finish projects.

- Proficient Working knowledge of HRA/IREA systems including WMS, HRA Viewer, POS, IRIS and Lexis-Nexis systems.

- Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook Applications- 55a ProgramThis 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.- Residency RequirementNew 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.

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