Deputy Inspector General

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Indiana Inspector General is responsible for investigating and addressing fraud, waste, abuse, and wrongdoing in any agency within the executive branch of Indiana state government. This includes any authority, board, branch, commission, committee, department, division or other instrumentality of the executive branch of Indiana state government. The Inspector General does not have jurisdiction over the judicial or legislative branches of state government or over local or county government. The State Ethics Commission has jurisdiction over: (1) a current or former state officer; (2) a current or former employee of a state agency; (3) a person who has a business relationship with a state agency; or (4) a current or former special state appointee. The State Ethics Commission has ultimate authority to interpret the Indiana Code of Ethics. The Deputy Inspector General reports to the Chief Deputy Inspector General, Enforcement. You support activities related to the legal, advisory, and investigative functions for the OIG. Primary duties may include conducting legal research, advising investigators on the applicability of the Code of Ethics and criminal code, representing the OIG in hearings before the State Ethics Commission (SEC), drafting reports, and drafting advisory opinions. This role requires that you maintain discretion with handling sensitive and confidential information.

Requirements

Licensed attorney in good standing with Indiana Bar Admission
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules
Ability to understand and observe the Indiana Administrative Orders and Procedures Act under IC 4-21.5
Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies
Conducting thorough internal investigations related to compliance and ethics violations
Drafting investigation reports and recommending corrective actions
Developing and delivering training programs on compliance and ethics
Knowledge of and experience in legal proceedings and enabling statutes of the OIG and SEC
Thorough knowledge of state government organization and procedures as well as state statutes, rules, and law governing areas of responsibility

Responsibilities

Draft informal advisory opinions, which requires analyzing complex ethics laws and factual scenarios
Evaluate evidence in investigative cases and draft recommendations and reports on disposition of cases
Assist in screening complaints and respond to reporting parties with additional resources as appropriate
Participate in the delivery of all OIG training activities, including participating in live presentations in conference settings
Conduct legal research and draft reports, legal memoranda and other legal documents
Assist in the drafting, promulgation, and readoption of administrative rules and the review of legislative bills
Represent the OIG in cases litigated before the SEC (alleged ethics violations)
Assist in the presentation of OIG cases to county prosecutors for consideration of criminal charge filing, which requires working in concert with prosecuting attorneys' offices and staff
Assist in collection efforts on behalf of OIG and SEC
Other duties and projects as assigned

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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