Deputy Inspector General

Job Description

Deputy Inspector General

Office of the Inspector General

Posting Expires: April 30, 2025

Salary Range: $117,999 - $157,528/annually

General Description and Classification Standards

To ensure integrity of city operations, good stewardship of public resources, and to prevent conduct that undermines the public's trust in government, an effective Office of Inspector General (OIG) will help to build a strong, risk-resilient and transparent organization that fosters a culture of compliance throughout city departments. A strong office will provide a formal system to maintain operational integrity, efficiency, and transparency in all areas of city operations; will ensure the elimination of fraud, waste, corruption and abuse within city government; and uphold policies and procedures that prevent violations of laws and regulations, and internal policies and procedures. The OIG of the City of Atlanta is searching for an experienced and motivated deputy to help manage and develop the compliance unit of the newly created OIG. Duties will include, without limitation, investigating complaints or allegations of wrongdoing or misconduct by officials, employees, board members (voluntary or appointed), or contractors that involve or give rise to fraud, waste or abuse; developing OIG policies; assisting in the supervision of OIG staff, including in the planning and execution of case strategies; and cultivating relationships and developing resources within city departments and with law enforcement partners. In light of the position's oversight and coordination responsibility for all investigative matters related to the investigative function of OIG, this position is ideally suited for a candidate with significant experience conducting complex investigations and demonstrated leadership in a team setting. This is a highly skilled strategic and operation management position reporting to the Inspector General.

Supervision Received

Receives guidance from the Inspector General regarding, among other things, the overall OIG mission, short and long-term objectives, and unusual priorities, but have flexibility to set work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the hiring, development, and management of a team to support the mission of the OIG
• Helps build a comprehensive and independent compliance program to detect and prevent fraud, waste, corruption, abuse, and mismanagement
• Investigates complaints received
• Conceptualizes and executes proactive initiatives
• Helps prepare annual reports on the complaints received, investigations conducted, violations found, and enforcement actions closed by the OIG
• Drafts reports, subpoenas, hearing documents, reprimands, and other documents related to investigations and enforcement
• Assesses city operations to determine compliance risk
• Collaborates with city departments to manage compliance issues
• Develops and executes education/training campaign in the area of compliance and policy/processes
• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates the performance of OIG staff

Decision Making

Works independently or in collaboration with Inspector General, formulating duties to accomplish OIG objectives and completing assigned tasks

Leadership Provided

Provides leadership, guidance, and/or training to assigned staff

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 leading complex investigations, including but not limited to such work performed as an investigator and auditor
• Talent managing others
• Demonstrated project management skill
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on projects with minimal guidance
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to identify operational issues and develop solution
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sound judgment
• Ability to dispassionately and diplomatically handle politically charged matters
• Ability to work effectively with city officials and employees at all levels of city government
• Demonstrated ethics and sound judgment
• Discretion with respect to sensitive and confidential information
• Prior criminal law 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

• J.D. required. Bachelor's degree required in political science, public administration, journalism or related field.
• Minimum of three years of litigation or investigative experience with extensive experience interpreting laws and rules.

Preferred Education & Experience

• J.D. required. Master's degree in political science, public administration, journalism or related field.
• Minimum of five years of litigation or investigative experience with extensive experience interpreting laws and rules.

Licensures and Certifications

None.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Physical and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.