Inspector General UN

City of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Inspector General serves as Director of Albuquerque’s independent Office of the Inspector General (OIG), which promotes accountability, integrity, efficiency, and transparency in City governance. Through inspections, investigations, evaluations, and reviews, the OIG identifies systemic corruption and vulnerabilities and recommends improvements to reduce the City’s exposure to fraud, waste, and abuse. The Inspector General directs, supervises, and conducts 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, and the OIG is independent of the Executive and Legislative branches of Albuquerque City Government. The Inspector General has full management and operational responsibility for the OIG, including its personnel, investigative work, strategy, policies, and budget. The role receives and investigates complaints, coordinates with other government entities as permitted by law, makes referrals and recommendations, and prepares required reports for City officials and the public. The Inspector General must uphold applicable laws, ordinances, and professional standards and protect complainants from retaliation under the City’s Whistle Blower Ordinance.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, accounting, auditing, business administration, law, public policy, public administration, or a related field; alternatively, a J.D. or LL.B. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Six years of experience in audit or investigation, financial management, government operations, independent government oversight, ethics, management analysis, compliance, or another field deemed desirable by the AGO.
Five years of direct supervisory experience, included within the required experience.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License or ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator’s Permit within six months of hire.
Certification as a Certified Inspector General (CIG), or ability to obtain it within two years of appointment.
Finalist must submit fingerprints for an FBI record check; the City pays the cost.
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Public sector experience.
Experience working closely with an oversight committee.

Responsibilities

Assume full management and operational responsibility for the Office of the Inspector General.
Manage professional investigators, coordinate investigations with the Director of Internal Audit as appropriate and required by the AGOO, and prepare files for prosecutorial agencies.
Receive and investigate complaints referred by the Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices and complaints from City officials, employees, contractors, and members of the public; initiate formal investigations when required or permitted by the AGOO.
Ensure investigations comply with applicable City, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Conduct oneself and manage the OIG ethically, efficiently, impartially, equitably, and objectively, following applicable professional principles and quality standards.
Coordinate and exchange information with federal, state, and local law enforcement, judicial, and governmental entities, as appropriate and legally permitted, to prevent, detect, identify, and prosecute potential criminal conduct involving fraud, waste, and abuse.
Manage OIG personnel under the City’s Merit System Ordinance, including setting expectations, correcting deficiencies, and implementing disciplinary processes and procedures.
Develop and implement the OIG’s strategic goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
Develop and implement a referral system to the Office of Internal Audit for irregularities discovered during OIG investigations, as required or provided for by the AGOO.
Subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and require production of records pursuant to the New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure.
Prepare and manage the OIG’s operational budget, including personnel and investigative expenses.
Hire, train, manage, and supervise OIG personnel and investigative staff; review work product for quality, propriety, and legal and ethical considerations before distribution.
Maintain a complete file for each investigation for at least six years.
Investigate alleged violations of the City’s Code of Ethics or Elections Code referred or directed to the OIG by the Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices.
Make recommendations to improve City procedures, processes, and policies, and refer recommendations for increased efficiency to the Office of Management and Budget.
Operate and maintain the City’s fraud, waste, and abuse reporting hotlines.
Prepare an annual report to the Mayor and City Council concerning OIG activities and investigations.
Prepare the annual report to the AGOC, for publication within 60 days after each fiscal year ends, listing the OIG’s completed inspections, investigations, evaluations, reviews, and other assistance efforts; notify the media and public when the report is issued.
Attend AGOC meetings as required and present results and other departmental activities as necessary.
Attend City Council meetings and participate in City Council ad hoc committees or task forces when requested by the City Council or other City administrators.
Enforce and uphold the City’s Whistle Blower Ordinance to protect OIG complainants from retaliation to the fullest extent of the law.
Attend professional group meetings, keep current on developments in investigations, and stay informed about City ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.