Investigator Employee Compliance

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full time Investigator Employee Compliance in the Bureau of Legal Affairs/ Substance Testing Unit. Reporting directly to the Director of Substance Testing Unit the successful candidate will: Travel to various field locations and FDNY facilities for the purpose of performing drug/alcohol testing of FDNY personnel. The Unit's operations take place in a field setting. Conduct several types of drug/ alcohol tests by performing urinalysis or hair testing methods. Complete administrative tasks including but not limited to field preparation by gathering data, report writing to summarize field events, sample releasing to the courier, toxicology result processing, re-test applications, case files preparation, record review, phone inquiries. Input testing information utilizing the unit's computer applications. Will be required to have knowledge of the unit's Drug and Alcohol collecting testing procedures (SOPs), chain of custody process, Department's drug testing policies. Work in close coordination with Bureau of Health Services and Bureau of Investigations and Trials. Testify at hearings and court proceedings as needed. Must be available to work NIGHT AND WEEKEND SHIFTS to accommodate operational needs. Driver’s License is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of
  
  

satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting,

auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning,

forensic science, and security, or in a major operational area of the employing

agency; or

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above
  
  

Preferred Skills

Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information Work well in a team setting Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. A candidate will be required to poses and maintain Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York for the duration of employment in the unit.

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.