Assistant Inspector General
Apply NowCompany: City of Atlanta, GA
Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
Description:
Job Description
Assistant Inspector General
Office of the Inspector General
Posting Expires: April 30, 2025
Salary Range: $97,519 - $130,189/annually
General Description
The City of Atlanta Office of the Inspector General (OIG) seeks to ensure integrity of city operations, good stewardship of public resources, and to prevent conduct that undermines public trust in government. In furtherance of this mission, the OIG is searching for an experienced and highly motivated investigator to join its Compliance Division as an Assistant Inspector General (AIG). Among other duties, the AIG will conduct complex investigations into complaints and allegations of fraud, waste, corruption, or abuse by City officials, employees, board members, and contractors.
The OIG is an independent agency that reports to the Governing Board of the Office of the Inspector General, which is composed of nine City residents selected by business, civic, educational, and legal organizations.
Supervision Received
Work under general supervision and report to the Deputy Inspector General and/or Inspector General designee(s)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Decision Making
Work under supervision; work independently or with others to complete assigned tasks
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Thisis a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience
Preferred Qualifications - Education and Experience
Licensures and Certifications
Valid driver's license
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Physical and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Application Requirements
Each applicant must submit a cover letter and resume.
Assistant Inspector General
Office of the Inspector General
Posting Expires: April 30, 2025
Salary Range: $97,519 - $130,189/annually
General Description
The City of Atlanta Office of the Inspector General (OIG) seeks to ensure integrity of city operations, good stewardship of public resources, and to prevent conduct that undermines public trust in government. In furtherance of this mission, the OIG is searching for an experienced and highly motivated investigator to join its Compliance Division as an Assistant Inspector General (AIG). Among other duties, the AIG will conduct complex investigations into complaints and allegations of fraud, waste, corruption, or abuse by City officials, employees, board members, and contractors.
The OIG is an independent agency that reports to the Governing Board of the Office of the Inspector General, which is composed of nine City residents selected by business, civic, educational, and legal organizations.
Supervision Received
Work under general supervision and report to the Deputy Inspector General and/or Inspector General designee(s)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Investigate allegations and complaints received:
- Gathering and analyzing financial, computer, business, legal, real estate, and other public and private records
- Interviewing complainants, witnesses, and subjects
- Engaging in fieldwork
- Drafting and serving subpoenas
- Exploiting databases
- Assessing applicability of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Documenting information obtained and collecting evidence
- Maintaining accurate and complete investigative files
- Provide supervision in case investigations
- Offering guidance to investigators in investigative methods
- Assisting with timely case advancement
- Intake allegations and complaints
- Conceive and execute proactive initiatives
- Present investigative findings
- Draft reports, hearing documents, reprimands, and other enforcement documentation
- Testify in connection with enforcement and legal proceedings
- Assess city operations to determine compliance risk, corruption vulnerabilities, and performance defects, and recommend corrective action and reform as applicable
- Assist with education/training campaign in the area of compliance and policy/processes
- Collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners
Decision Making
Work under supervision; work independently or with others to complete assigned tasks
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Thisis a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list
- Experience conducting complex investigations, including but not limited to such work performed as an investigator, attorney, auditor, or data analyst
- Strong interview skills
- Meticulous attention to detail, especially regarding documentation of gathered facts
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on projects with minimal guidance
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to identify operational issues and develop solutions
- Demonstrated ethics and sound judgment
- Discretion with respect to sensitive and confidential information
- Knowledge of the Association of Inspectors General - Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General
- Prior law enforcement experience is a plus, but is not required
- Knowledge of City of Atlanta government is a plus, but is not required
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of seven years of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, and/or law enforcement
Preferred Qualifications - Education and Experience
- Juris Doctor degree
- Ten years or more of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, and/or law enforcement
- CIGI, CFE or other applicable professional certification (e.g. CPA, CIA, CGAP)
- Two years of supervisory and/or project management experience
Licensures and Certifications
Valid driver's license
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Physical and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Application Requirements
Each applicant must submit a cover letter and resume.