Executive Inspector General for Public Accountability

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of CT; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Council invites applications for the position of Inspector General, an independent, exempt executive role appointed by the King County Council for an initial five-year term. The Inspector General leads investigations, inspections, and oversight of fraud, waste, abuse, and procurement integrity within the County.

The role reports to the Chair of the King County Council, with a dotted-line to Council leadership, and requires autonomy, integrity, and strong political acumen in a

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in law, compliance, public administration, public policy, accounting/finance, business, or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in investigations, audits, or accountability/compliance.
• Leadership experience: at least 4 years managing professional staff or leading a major program.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent investigations, inspections, and oversight of fraud, waste, abuse, procurement irregularities, and asset misuse.
• Establish and manage a fraud-reporting hotline and intake mechanisms for employees, vendors, and the public; triage and coordinate responses.
• Conduct proactive risk inspections across contracts, grants, procurements, and programs; exercise subpoena power as needed.
• Advise Council and officials on fraud-risk management and policy decisions; communicate findings clearly in public reports and briefings.
• Develop and implement internal policies, case management standards, and annual work plans; manage budgets and external relations.

Skills

Investigations

Fraud examination

Public sector

Leadership

Policy guidance

Data analysis

Communication

Integrity

Education

Advanced degree

Public administration

Job description

King County Council invites applications for the position of Inspector General, an independent, exempt executive role appointed by the King County Council for an initial five-year term. The Inspector General leads investigations, inspections, and oversight of fraud, waste, abuse, and procurement integrity within the County.

The role reports to the Chair of the King County Council, with a dotted-line to Council leadership, and requires autonomy, integrity, and strong political acumen in a