Inspector General Investigator II

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Atlanta Office of the Inspector General (OIG) seeks to ensure the integrity of city operations, good stewardship of public resources, and to prevent conduct that undermines public trust in government. The OIG is searching for an experienced and highly motivated investigator to join its Compliance Division. The investigator will conduct investigations into complaints and allegations of fraud, waste, corruption, mismanagement, or abuse by City officials, employees, board members (voluntary or appointed), and contractors. 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.

Requirements

• Experience conducting complex investigations, including but not limited to such work performed as an investigator, attorney, auditor, or data analyst
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and procedures of criminal, policy, and/or administrative investigations
• 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
• Ability to guide, direct, control, mentor, and train less experienced investigative staff

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills
• Prior law enforcement experience
• Knowledge of the Association of Inspectors General – Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General (“Green Book Standards”)
• Knowledge of City of Atlanta government

Responsibilities

• Intake allegations and complaints
• Investigate allegations and complaints received: Gathering, organizing, 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
• Conduct 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
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed