Inspector General UN

Position Summary The Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) is an independent entity that has the responsibility for promoting accountability, integrity, efficiency, and transparency in the governance of the City of Albuquerque. Through inspections, investigations, evaluations, and reviews, the OIG identifies systemic corruption, vulnerabilities risks, and recommends improvements to eliminate or reduce the City’s exposure to fraud, waste, and abuse. The OIG’s goal is to improve the functioning of City government to ensure it effectively and efficiently protects the residents of Albuquerque. As the Director of the OIG, the Inspector General has the authority and responsibility to direct, supervise, and perform independent investigative assessments of City departments and programs consistent with the Accountability in Government Ordinance (“AGOO”), the Inspector General Ordinance (“IGO”), and Professional Standards.This is an unclassified at-will position.The OIG is an entity independent from the Executive and Legislative branches of Albuquerque City Government.Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.Graduate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, accounting, auditing, business administration, law, public policy, public administration or a related field, or professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B) from an ABA accredited law school; andSix (6) years' experience in audit/investigation, financial management, government operations, independent government oversight, ethics, management analysis, compliance, or other field deemed desirable by the AGO; andTo include five (5) years of direct supervisory experience. Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are preferred. Public sector experience preferred. Experience working closely with an oversight committee preferred.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.The Inspector General shall be certified as a Certified Inspector General (CIG) or obtain the certification within two years of the appointment.The finalist shall be fingerprinted and shall provide two (2) fingerprint cards or the equivalent electronic fingerprints to obtain the candidate's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) record. The City shall pay for the cost of obtaining the FBI records. Preferred Knowledge Management, operations, services and activities of a comprehensive investigation program Generally Accepted Inspector General ethics, practices and methods Association of Inspector General's professional standards Methods and techniques used in performing investigations and case development for prosecution Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations Principles of evidence gathering, documentation and chain of custody Standard court and litigation procedures for obtaining subpoenas and prosecution of violations and offenses Principles and practices of program development and administration Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Computer software used within assigned area Investigation and audit standards Automated methods and techniques used in performing investigations Preferred Skills & Abilities Effectively manage office operationsAnalyze financial data to identify trends, assess performance, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.Plan and perform complex investigations in an efficient, impartial, equitable and objective mannerPrepare clear and concise investigation reports that follow professional and department standardsEstablish a program that prevents and detects fraud, waste and abusePromulgate regulations to establish procedures for the OfficeMaintain confidentiality of public records that are made confidential by lawHandle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalismSelect, train, and supervise professional staffRespond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaintsPrioritize investigations based on urgency and impactCommunicate clearly and conciselyPlan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of professional staffPrepare, prioritize and plan for investigation activitiesDevelop and administer division goals, objectives and proceduresAnalyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions in support of goalsResearch, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniquesInterpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulationsCoordinate activities with law enforcement agenciesEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of workEffectively communicate and interact with community stakeholdersFunction in a team-oriented environmentPerform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation