The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (IGO) is one of the nation’s premier independent municipal oversight bodies. Through the operations of its Investigations, Audit and Program Review, and Legal Sections the IGO vigorously executes its statutory responsibilities to root out and prevent misconduct, waste, and inefficiency in City operations.
IGO jurisdiction extends to City employees, contractors, licensees, and most elected officials involved in programs and operations in the City of Chicago which enters fiscal 2013 with approximately 32,000 employees and an $8.4 billion annual budget.
Oversight functions are carried out by a staff of 67 employees with a wide array of professional skills and experience, operating with an annual budget of approximately $5.8 million The Investigations Section receives and processes approximately 1800 complaints each year and proactively initiates its own investigations where it identifies risks of misconduct, waste, or inefficiency.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university supplemented by seven years of investigative experience, including three years in a managerial or supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Desired but not required fields of study include Criminal Justice, Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Computer Studies, Computer Forensics or a related field with application to investigations. Experience in a public sector investigative, law enforcement or prosecutorial organization is also desirable.
Essential Duties:
Under direction from the Inspector General, the Deputy Inspector General – Investigations (DIGI) administers a program which reviews and approves all reports of investigation to ensure that investigative findings are properly reported to the Inspector General, appropriate recommendations are made to Department agency heads, and recommendations are followed to completion. The following are specific and essential responsibilities and duties of the DIGI:
- Accountability for the strategic development of priorities and procedures for operation of the Investigations Section
- Approves overall operations and case work to provide investigative continuity of the organization and to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, practices, priorities, objectives and strategic goals of the IGO.
- Manages day to day operations of the Investigations Section, including:
- Providing direct guidance to Investigations Section management and staff on appropriate action plans for complex investigations;
- Providing general tactical direction for Investigative Section operations;
- Preparing work schedules, assigning work to investigative staff, determining work priorities, and reviewing work product;
- Monitoring assignments to ensure work is completed in a timely and in compliance with established principles and quality control standards for Offices of Inspector General (Green Book);
- With the support of the Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Inspector General of the Legal Section, developing and implementing Investigative and Administrative work standards, policies, and procedures;.
- Providing consultative services to city departments and other governmental agencies regarding pending investigations;
- Providing professional investigative advice and assistance to other IGO sections;
- Participating in the hiring and termination of section employees.
- Ensuring proper evaluation and development of investigators;
- Supervising three Chief Investigators; and
- Performing related duties as required.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Candidates for this position should possess:
- Substantial demonstrated experience managing, developing, directing, and carrying out broad criminal investigations and investigative matters (internally and externally) relating to alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws focused on corruption, fraud, waste and abuse.
- Experience as a Criminal Investigator or an equivalent position with experience with complex financial and white collar crime investigations.
- Superior analytical skills and executive leadership qualities to manage and motivate a highly skilled and diverse staff.
Note: Residency Requirement: This position requires actual residency in the City of Chicago upon assumption of the position. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
Instructions:
To apply for this position forward your cover letter and resume to: jobs@chicagoinspectorgeneral.org
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