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Epstein on hiring 10 new investigators for worker protection

New York City Council · May 29, 2026 · starts 2:55:14 · 56 sec

Epstein presses on how many investigators will be hired. Wagoner confirms 10 investigators are being hired now, nearly doubling the current 11, with the civil service exam open through June 23.

Harvey D. Epstein

And so how many investigators are you planning to hire?

Elizabeth Wagoner

And that's going to be happening over a period of years, but we have 10 vacancies posted today.

Sam Levine

Everyone hear that?

Elizabeth Wagoner

Anyone watching this hearing, please go online, find the job, and apply.

Elizabeth Wagoner

The civil service exam is also open right now and closes on June 23rd.

Elizabeth Wagoner

So we're looking to get it done very quickly to bring new people on.

Harvey D. Epstein

If you could help circulate those ad information, I'm happy to put it in an e-blast, let people know.

Harvey D. Epstein

So if you have sent something over to my team, we're happy to spread the word.

Sam Levine

It would be our pleasure.

Carlos Ortiz

Thank you, Chair.

Carlos Ortiz

We blasted our job postings out yesterday to all elected offices, so we can make sure we re-up that again.

Harvey D. Epstein

Thank you.

Sam Levine

There are also consumer protection investigators.

Sam Levine

with the same civil service deadline for all those watching at home.

Harvey D. Epstein

Okay, so 10 is going to get you to zero wait time?