Inspector General Investigator II

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

3d•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. In furtherance of this mission, the OIG is searching for an experienced and highly motivated investigator to join its Compliance Division. Among other duties, 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

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of nine (9) years of professional related experience in investigation, auditing, and/or law enforcement)
Minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, and/or law enforcement.
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 or 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
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills are a plus, but are not required
Prior law enforcement experience is a plus, but is not required
Knowledge of the Association of Inspectors General – Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General (“Green Book Standards”) is a plus, but is not required
Knowledge of City of Atlanta government is a plus, but is not required
Advanced degree from an accredited college or university
Five years or more of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, and/or law enforcement.

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