Investigator, Government, Government Administration

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.

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Qualification Requirements

• 1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

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.

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.

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.

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.