Deputy Inspector General – Investigations

City of Chicago Office of Inspector General; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 168,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) seeks a dynamic leader to serve as deputy inspector general of investigations (DIGI). The DIGI oversees complex investigations of City employees and vendors, develops prioritization strategies, and leads training for investigators while contributing to senior leadership and organizational integrity.

Responsibilities include guiding actions on complex investigations, managing scheduling, coordinating with other departments, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Eleven years of investigative work experience with three years in a managerial capacity.
• Graduation from an accredited college with an associate’s degree, plus nine years of investigative work experience; or bachelor’s degree plus seven years; or master’s degree plus six years; all with three years in a supervisory role.
• Preferred fields include criminal justice, law, public administration, accounting, forensic accounting, or related investigations.
• Experience in a public sector investigative, law enforcement or prosecutorial organization is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct guidance to Investigations Section management on action plans for complex investigations.
• Provide general tactical direction for Investigations Section investigations.
• Prepare work schedules and assign work to investigative staff.
• Monitor assignments for timeliness and adherence to Green Book principles.
• Develop and implement investigative and administrative work standards with General Counsel.

Skills

Investigation management

Criminal investigations

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 7 years investigative experience

Master’s degree + 6 years investigative experience

Associate’s degree + 9 years investigative experience

11 years investigative experience

Job description

The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) seeks a dynamic and mission-driven leader to serve as deputy inspector general of investigations (DIGI). As an independent and nonpartisan oversight agency, OIG promotes integrity, efficiency, accountability, and public trust by investigating misconduct and corruption, advancing transparency, and ensuring City operations are effective, equitable, and responsible stewards of public resources.

Under direction from the inspector general, the DIGI oversees administrative and criminal investigations of City employees and vendors. The DIGI leads development of strategies for initiating and prioritizing investigations and oversees the conduct of investigations consistent with OIG’s policies, procedures, practices, priorities, objectives and strategic goals. The DIGI also is responsible for leading the training and professional development of OIG’s investigators and is a key member of OIG’s senior leadership team.

DUTIES

• Providing direct guidance to Investigations Section management and staff on appropriate action plans for complex investigations
• Providing general tactical direction for Investigations Section investigations
• Preparing work schedules, assigning work to investigative staff, determining work priorities, and reviewing work product
• Monitoring assignments to ensure work is completed in a timely manner and in compliance with established principles and quality control standards for Offices of Inspector General (Green Book)
• With the support of the General Counsel, developing and implementing investigative and administrative work standards, policies, and procedures
• Fostering strong collaborative partnerships between investigators and assistant inspector generals to promote effective communication, coordinated case management, and shared accountability
• Developing and sharing with city departments and related governmental agencies recommendations regarding remedial measures to address issues underlying OIG investigations
• Providing professional investigative advice and assistance to other OIG sections
• Overseeing personnel matters relating to section employees
• Ensuring proper evaluation and development of investigators
• Supervising four chief investigators and a director of special investigations
• Developing and maintaining relationships with other law enforcement, investigative, and oversight agencies as appropriate to further OIG’s mission
• Performing related duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Eleven (11) years of investigative work experience, including three years in a managerial or supervisory capacity; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an associate’s degree, plus nine (9) years of investigative work experience, including three years in a managerial or supervisory capacity; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, plus seven (7) years of investigative work experience, including three years in a managerial or supervisory capacity; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree, plus six (6) years of investigative work experience, including three years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Desired but not required fields of study include criminal justice, law, business administration, public administration, accounting, forensic accounting, computer studies, computer forensics or a related field with application to investigations.
• Experience in a public sector investigative, law enforcement or prosecutorial organization is also desirable.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Substantial demonstrated experience managing, developing, directing, and carrying out broad criminal investigations and investigative matters (internally and externally) relating to alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws focused on corruption, fraud, waste and abuse
• Experience as a criminal investigator or an equivalent position with experience with complex financial and white-collar crime investigations
• Superior analytical skills, communication skills, and executive leadership qualities to manage and motivate a skilled and diverse staff
• Excellent writing, research, and editing skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and execute competing assignments, and control deadlines

ANNUAL SALARY

Commensurate with experience up to $186,792.

BENEFITS

For information on City of Chicago employees’ benefits, please visit our benefits website.

TRAVEL AND SCHEDULE

Travel outside Chicago is not required. Standard office hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., flexibility permitted.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Employees must be, or be willing to become, residents of the City of Chicago and proof of residency is required.

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

OIG is an equal opportunity employer.

OIG is an inclusive organization that hires and develops all its staff of all levels regardless of race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, age, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

OIG strives to create the kind of workplace where a socially diverse mix of people can thrive professionally. We pride ourselves in meeting our legal charge to promote economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in government. Through the hard work of our passionate and innovative team, OIG aims to serve every community with equity, respect, and dignity.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy to participate in the application process, please contact OIG’s Manager of Human Resources Eloise Markham at [e-mail]. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of Chicago does not participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). In addition, employment at the OIG is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.