Fingerprint Unit Specialist

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.

The DOI Fingerprint Unit is responsible for the retrieval, review and analysis of fingerprint results for individuals applying to work in childcare settings that fall under NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene oversight.

Squad 4 is seeking a candidate that will retrieve electronic fingerprint results, review and analyze results for processing, and conduct additional research and outreach as needed. The candidate will maintain results within internal systems, will also process daily and weekly reports, and perform related administrative tasks. The candidate may take and process complaints received from members of the public and outside agencies, and may assist in confidential investigations.

If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation.

To Apply

All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for the specific Job ID #700301.

Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.

**Only permanent Principal Administrative Associates will be considered.**

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.

Preferred Skills

1. Excellent verbal communication, active listening, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills. 2. Excellent written communication skills. 3. Experience with Microsoft software programs (Excel, Word, Outlook), and Adobe software programs (PDFs). 4. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and addressing unforeseen challenges. 5. Ability to analyze, assess and draw conclusions from a variety of sources. 6. Experience with investigative, legal, journalistic and/or academic research.

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 at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.